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Running with Sherman

The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion

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Running with Sherman

By: Christopher McDougall
Narrated by: Christopher McDougall
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When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans.

Chris knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or running with donkeys, he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for.

With the aid of Chris' menagerie on his farm in rural Pennsylvania, his wife, Mika, and their friends and neighbours including the local Amish population, Sherman begins to build trust in Chris. To give him a purpose, they start to run together. But what Sherman gains in confidence and meaning is something we all need: a connection with nature, the outdoors, with movement. And as Chris learns, the side benefits of exercise and animal contact are surprising, helping with mental and physical health in unexpected ways.

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I bought the book because I have a donkey and every donkey owner loves to hear a good story about a donkey. However this story had so much more and the stories which woven in along the journey were incredible and motivating, you won’t regret listening to this story whether you have a donkey or not.

So much more than I expected

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Love this book! Laughed and had a couple tears. Has many concurrent themes and character stories in line with the main story of running a race with a donkey.

Delightful

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Unusually inspiring, written so well like Christopher always does!
Thank You for taking a chance on Sherman and only changing his life but all those around him and to us that here his story

Great book!!

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What a wonderful book which entertains, educates, encourages and gives you a beaming smile of hope at the end. Can’t recommend enough, enjoy!

Loved it!

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Christopher McDougall is one of my favourite authors penning boys own adventure type books that read like a fiction book but are oh so real. He throws himself into the action at the heart of his stories ensuring they are first hand accounts but then weaves in so many fascinating characters and side stories. While this book did not reach the heights of ‘Born to Run’ or ‘Natural Born Heroes’ it was still a great read. This book was more personal and also introduced us to the fascinating adventures of the McDougall’s own life and the characters who surround them in rural Pennsylvania. His wife is an unsung hero in this story and clearly has a steely strength that allows Christopher to keep being a ‘boy’ and pursuing crazy adventures.

Adventure full of heart

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Absolutely loved this story! My friend recommended it and it’s wonderful. I’ve read other books by the author and he’s great - really interesting and engaging. This is one of my favourites though - the narration and story are both excellent. Highly recommend it!

The most delightful book!

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Absolutely loved this book!
It was engaging, informative and inspiring!
Go Sherman Go! What a blast

Excellent!’

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It's so nice to hear the Amish community placed in a favourable light. The descriptions around the moonlight runs, the willingness to help, the real sense of community. This and of course the story of rescuing Sherman made the book very enjoyable. I'm an equine enthusiast who had Inever heard of donkey racing before. What a fabulous sport.

Great Story - Sherman is a Rock Star 🌟

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Enjoyed every minute of it, funny and inspiring,
Informative Enjoyed every minute of it, funny and inspiring and overall good

Who knew about burro racing?

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The best book I’ve “read” in a ver very long time. Full of good humour and kindness. Thanks

I want a donkey

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