{"product_id":"sole-sisters-stories-of-women-and-running-paperback","title":"Sole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Lin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan Warner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 11 million women run regularly, a number that's growing every year. They tend to be educated and affluent-the perfect audience for \u003cem\u003eSole Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf of all runners are women, and they are changing the face of the sport. It's a social outlet, a healthful way to improve mental well-being, and an opportunity to form bonds with like-minded women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping collection of stories that captures the inspirational heart of the women's running. Authors Jennifer Lin and Susan Warner have interviewed women of all ages from all walks of life and all parts of the country. All of their subjects have one thing in common: Running has transformed them. There are both heartrending stories of grief and survival and lighthearted tales of friendship. Among them are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sisters who competed in a 5K race to honor a sister who survived breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A 9\/11 widow who ran her first marathon to honor the memory of her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A 65-year-old woman who overcame obesity and alcoholism to finish the grueling Ironman triathlon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* An unknown runner from Norway named Grete Waitz who decided to run a marathon-and changed the face of the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running\u003c\/em\u003e is not just for women who run. It appeals to all women who know what it means to have the support of others who share their trials and triumphs. \u003cem\u003eSole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running\u003c\/em\u003e is sometimes touching, sometimes funny, and always inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Lin is a reporter and former China correspondent for the \"Philadelphia Inquirer.\" She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. \u003cbr\u003eSusan Warner worked at the \"Philadelphia Inquirer\" for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer in 2001. She is a regular contributor to the \"New York Times\" and the \"Scientist.\" She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. \u003cbr\u003eJennifer Lin is a reporter and former China correspondent for the \"Philadelphia Inquirer.\" She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. \u003cbr\u003eSusan Warner worked at the \"Philadelphia Inquirer\" for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer in 2001. She is a regular contributor to the \"New York Times\" and the \"Scientist.\" She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 7.02 x 5.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761485480224,"sku":"9780740757112","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cd24472c97ef0528e835dcf4a86b240c.webp?v=1780208716","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sole-sisters-stories-of-women-and-running-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}