What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir (Vintage International) (Paperback)
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August 2008 Indie Next List
“Focus. Endurance. Will. Murakami argues that these traits are at least as important as talent in both running and writing--probably even more important. Whether you're a writer or a runner (or both), or just somebody who wants an entertaining read, you'll find a lot to love in this marvelous book.”
— Dave Mallmann, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Brookfield, WI
Indie Next List Highlights 2008
“Focus. Endurance. Will. Murakami argues that these traits are at least as important as talent in both running and writing -- probably even more important. Whether you're a writer or a runner (or both), or just someone who wants an entertaining read, you'll find a lot to love in this marvelous book.”
— Dave Mallmann, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, Brookfield, WI
An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.
While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.