What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir
| AUTHOR | Murakami, Haruki; Murakami, Haruki |
| PUBLISHER | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (08/11/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists. While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.
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ISBN-13:
9780307389831
ISBN-10:
0307389839
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
192
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
5.20 x 0.56 x 8.00 inches
Weight:
0.43 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
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Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Memoirs
Biography & Autobiography | Running & Jogging
Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2009294820
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An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists. While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, here is a rich and revelatory work that elevates the human need for motion to an art form.
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