Dandelion Growing Wild: A triumphant journey over astounding odds  by American marathon champion Kim Jones
"A former US marathon champ, Jones grew up in the Pacific Northwest in a family plagued by dysfunction, poverty and mental illness. Her memoir of survival and triumph is told with humor and inspiration. You don't have to be a runner to love it."  -Donnamarie Barnes - People Magazine"Kim Jones was one of the best marathoners in the world and a familiar favorite on the roads throughout the late '80s and early 90s. With her flowing blond hair and bright smile, she looked like an all-American college girl. Her recent autobiography, however, reveals a story of a large, close-nit family full of trouble -- mental illness, drug abuse, suicide, prison -- and a life spent managing pain and finding freedom."  -Jonathan Beverly - Editor in Chief, Running Times Magazine "Very powerful book and amazing journey, Dandelion Growing Wild by Kim Jones. A must read for every runner, I was captivated from chapter one."  -Bart Yasso - Runner's World"For all the running in the book, it's not really a running book. It's an extraordinary, often devastating family story told unflinchingly."  -John Blanchette - Spokane Spokesman-Review"Jones has penned a story of pathos and passion that ranks among the best and most gripping books written by a runner I've come across. "Dandelion Growing Wild" is that rare sports book that has the potential to cross over into the mainstream reading public."  -Mike Sandrock - Boulder Daily Camera