Flanagan's Run
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0340274824 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 472 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Don't miss out on this one!" according to Amazon Customer. This book pulls you in to the characters and their struggles and victories. I have even recommended this book to people that read only non-fiction. After some arm-twisting, they reluctantly agreed to try it. Both of them loved it and have recommended it to others. The historical personalities come through so authentically that it just. "Chariots of Fire's rambunctious little brother." according to Tom Plum. First, let me say, as an endorsement of this book, I submit that I read a few chapters of it (7 and 8 in fact) serialized and in installments in the bi-monthly magazine "Marathon and Beyond": but I had just that one issue, Jan./Feb. of 2008 I believe and thought, wow! These two chapters are captivating reading, I've got to read this w. A Great Runner's Read. Gail L. Galusky great running story, I read it when I need some inspiration.
Both are read by the versatile and compelling Rupert Degas. But the sports establishment tries to scupper what they see as a threat to the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. The prizes are vast but weather, Chicago chicanery and envious 1932 Olympics organisers seem set on destroying the adventure. Tom McNab lived and breathed athletics as competitor, coach and sports writer for 40 years before writing his marathon of a novel, Flanagan's Run, which was an instant bestseller on its publication in 1982. No
Two thousand audacious hopefuls line up at the starting line from every walk of life and all ends of the globe, each with something to prove. As they run themselves ragged across America, they come up against numerous hazards, including the precipitous Rockies, shady mobsters and crooked officials. Their different stories, ambitions and dreams converge through a shared determination which will inspire you to push on to the finishing line.. It is depression-era America and notorious huckster, Flanagan, plans the ultimate race, reeling in contestants with the promise of a glittering jackpot prize
. He has also lent his voice to numerous cartoons, including "Mr Bean", "Robotboy", "Bob the Builder", and has performed in more than thirty radio productions, including "The Gemini Apes", "The Glittering Prizes", and "The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy". McNab is England's leading expert in the field of rugby fitness.Rupert Deg