Review: Very Good, but it's not about running
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2011
First of all, this isn't a book about running.  The name is a metaphor but you would think otherwise given the fact that there's a running shoe on the cover.  It would have been more appropriate to have an empty whiskey bottle on the cover, or some pills, or a bar.With that out of the way, this is an excellent book. It was refreshing not to have a story about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction that includes a miraculous breakthrough at AA or with a magical counselor.  The author overcame these addictions himself and then turned to running to fill gaps in his life. The story spends far more time with stories of drugs and alcohol than of running.  And what interesting and gripping stories they are.Finally, to the author: Foo Fighters are a great band.