Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen By Christopher McDougall gives the listener a unique perspective on the mystery of running that seems effortless for the Tarahumara tribe that is based in Mexico. They are able to run at amazing speeds that would seem impossible for the average person. McDougall shows the reader the reality and takes you into the searing heat of the Copper Canyons to find the truth behind the mystery of their ability that brings so much joy and health to their lives. The author also explores research being done in the United States and other locations into the reality of athletic prowess and the techniques that can help each individual to push their individual envelope to its limit and beyond.
The characters in the book are full of life and the tale of running that the author presents to the reader as he pursues an adventure of knowledge. Each location takes you to a different piece of the story and builds the eventual answer to the question of how these amazing people run like they do. What makes this book so engaging is the real life experience that the author attained by actually going to the people in their own environment and learning from them directly. This experience is the best research tool for presenting the history, techniques, and lives of these extraordinary people and tying it seamlessly in with science and modern athletics. This gives the reader an overall picture and a reality based reference for what seems to be a superhuman feat of athletic ability.
This book has so far received five star reviews from many readers for its quality in story, research, and the ingenious weaving of all of the elements together. The narration is wonderfully done by Fred Sanders, who brings the exciting nature of the writing to life with his recording of it. The unabridged version runs a total of eleven hours and nine minutes in running time and can be found in an MP3 version for easy downloading and listening. This is one audio book that is definitely worth downloading and will make a huge impression on the reader. For a mix of adventure and the chance to be inspired, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen is the book to have.
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