The Silence of Great Distance
"...Through [the career of Stephanie Herbst] the author tells how the sport for young women came of age." --Running Commentary, 6-14-2000"...a stirring account of the development of women's distance running....[a] compelling history." --Running Times, 10-2001"...like no other track and field book you've read....essential reading for anyone interested in women's distance running." --Track and Field News, 12-2000"Murphy's unveilings create a remarkable historical document, yet the work remains compelling....Murphy's writing is superbly crafted." --Running Stats, 10-17-2000"One of the small pleasures...is discovering a book that recreates an era, and is written with style and grace." --Cross Country Journal, July-August, 2001Among 2001's five best running books: "one of the most ambitious running books ever attempted." --Runner's World, 12-2001