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Marathon Woman

Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

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Marathon Woman

By: Kathrine Switzer
Narrated by: Kathrine Switzer
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Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967, where she was attacked by one of the event's directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering woman in sports.

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©2017 Kathrine Switzer (P)2017 Hachette Audio Gender Studies Running & Jogging Social Sciences Sports Women Celebrity Boston

Critic Reviews

"A thoughtfully written memoir...[Switzer is] still running strong; she's headed back to Boston this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1967 pioneering run, making this a perfect time to brush up on running history." (Mother Runner)

"Kathrine Switzer is the Susan B. Anthony of women's marathoning." (Joan Benoit Samuelson, first Olympic Gold Medalist in the women's marathon)
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I have at least 30 Audible books and this is the best. K. Switzer is a superb writer and someone whose positivity and determination to bounce back is second to none. The funny moments have out loud laughter, the poignant ones had me gasping in surprise. Wonderful - highly recommended.

My favourite ever Audible book

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Great story about Katherine's life time ambition to get the women's marathon into the Olympics.

Exceptional

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Inspiring autobiography from Katherine Switzer. Entertainingly written and beautifully read. Great insight into running and PR.

one of the best books I have listened to

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Totally engaging, I never thought recaps of races from 40-50 years ago could be so gripping. Beautifully read by the author, I felt like I was right there running alongside her. The editing was the only flaw, I counted at least eight instances where sentences were repeated.

Perfect for listening while running.

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Such an inspiring story! Having completed a marathon, I wish to say thank you KV Switzer!

Loved this book!

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Being a keen runner myself, and a female at that this gives me a sense of pride and gratitude for the freedom I have today. Women shouldn’t have had to or continue to fight for many things in life such as sport participation, education, voting or self efficacy but we should be thankful to those who lead the charge for equality.

Uplifting and Inspirational!

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A truly, truly inspirational autobiography of an absolutely magnificent woman. It is not an understatement to say Kathrine's tireless lifelong work has been instrumental to changing the lives of women everywhere. Not just that day at Boston, not just for women athletes, but for equality, empowerment, and advancement of women's rights all over the world.

Wow!!! What a woman!

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I loved the performance and as a runner this is very inspiring. I would definitely recommend it to anyone not just runners or just women or women runners.

Such an important read for women's rights

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I cant believe how society treated women and how recently. What an inspirational story well written and engaging.

Just a great book showing what can be done if you are motivated

WOW how could the world have been like this

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