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    Audiobook4 hours

    What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

    Written by Haruki Murakami

    Narrated by Ray Porter

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    About this audiobook

    In 1982 Murakami began running to keep fit. Here, he reflects on his running experiences. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must read for fans of this masterful writer, and for the increasing number of people who find a similar satisfaction in running.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateJul 7, 2016
    ISBN9781510040632
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    • 4/5
      Takeaway.. Hit the same spot on a rock with focus and endurance, and talent flows out like a fountain source, whether it is owning a bar, writing, or running

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Great audiobook! Best narrator, as from hail mary (Andy weir)
    • 4/5
      Los audiolibros disponibles son muy bien hechos tanto en español como en inglés
    • 5/5
      I actually listened this audiobook while running and was a great inspiration for keep doing it as well as keep doing art.
    • 3/5
      The narrator was perfect. It was so clear and pleasant to listen. But I cant say I loved the book. For me, It was boring truth be told…
    • 5/5
      The great Haruki Murakami , Totally love the audiobook, kept on listening and learning from the great, some fantastic tips on how to run and how to write novel as well. Overall a great memoir
    • 2/5
      Literally someone's Diary with thoughts around running. The author is a novel writer that did running trainings for races. Thus, someone's Diary with an elaborate way of writing.
    • 5/5
      The book is wonderfully written and narrated. Definitely worth listening to, even for non-runners
    • 5/5
      Great writing, I feel like I was running along with him, describing all what he felt and the places he ran through, and the experiences he lived. I may not run, but definitely inspireme to keep on walking each day along with my dog and enjoying it.
    • 4/5
      Easy listen, well narrated. Lace up and listen on a long run.
    • 3/5
      It is interesting. Murakami presents good and deep reflections of the relationship and presence that running has in his life.
    • 3/5
      It was ok. More a runner journal than a memoir. More a personal analysis than life lessons. This book was for him, not the reader.
    • 5/5
      Great writing about running great storytelling terrific love sport telling
    • 5/5
      A wonderful book for those who love long distance running.
    • 5/5
      Great reading of what has made the author a runner.
    • 5/5
      Loved every bit of it
      Suffered is optional, pain is inevitable
    • 5/5
      I like running so much so i could enjoy listening this book
    • 3/5
      Very interesting, but still not my kind of writing and viewing the world.
    • 5/5
      An absolutely wonderful book! I felt as if Murakami knew me and was talking to me.
    • 5/5
      Intimate, ferocious, humble, I enjoyed this book so much, and I'm not even a runner!
    • 5/5
      It’s amazing how Murakami parallels running and life, how he talks about himself and important truths he learned. Definitely recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      Loved this! Wonderful Murakami stream of consciousness musings on running and life. Many times I nodded in recognition and laughed at unexpected thoughts and perspectives. Very enjoyable listening! I recommend.
    • 5/5
      fuck you, murakami, now I wanna run a marathon .

      2 people found this helpful