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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

By: Haruki Murakami
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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In 1982 Murakami began running to keep fit. Here he reflects on his running experiences. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon.

By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-listen for fans of this masterful author and for the increasing number of people who find a similar satisfaction in running.

©2007 Haruki Murakami (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc Art & Literature Asian Authors Running & Jogging World Literature Inspiring Funny Feel-Good

Critic Reviews

"Hugely enjoyable.... You don’t have to run a marathon to be captivated." ( Sunday Telegraph)
"This is my most recent inspirational find.... Murakami makes me want to write hard and run far and fast." ( Easy Living)
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A new side of Murakami that makes him all the more wonderful. And the best narrator to tell the tale. shut up and take my money.

Murakami x Porter - dream collaboration

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The performance on the Audiobook version made Murakami sound like an american dork but it was still a very enjoyable listen - I even almost went for a run

Runner and Writer

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So humble and interesting. This is a fascinating book. Highly recommended. It was very well translated.

Loved it

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Very peaceful talking regarding running and lifestyle. Make me want to run a marathon and triathlon!

Inspiring book for running

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I read the book long ago and just try the audiobook version, and yes surprisingly it feels good and well-narrated. Thanks!

Great nostalgic

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I didn’t love the book. It was a nice light easy listen, got a bit boring and slow at times. Not an inspiring book, more like a journal of thoughts while running.

Okay. Easy listen

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After reading a lot of books about running I downloaded this book not giving it much thought. I did not know the caliber of writing I was about to read.

The writing is simple, yet extremely well written.

I truely enjoy every minute of this book, so much so I have ordered the hard copy to read again.

When describing the book to my wife, I called it the Cacio E Pepe of writing. A simple dish with only three ingredients, pasta, parmesan and black pepper, easy to make, but when made well it’s one of the finest meals you’ll ever have.

Cacio E Pepe

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"Repetition", that insertion of this word, was- priceless. I will further my listening and favouring. 10/11/22

Fallin' in Love

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Easy to listen to his voice. Spoken in soothing graceful tones of wisdom and years spent honing one's thoughts. Hits at the many reasons abd nuances of a runners thought processes as well as the different seasons one goes through. A beautiful life journey traversed by a mindset shaped by running.

Simple, reflective and emotionally intune

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Was recommended this book but didn't expect too much of it. pleasantly surprised, an easy listen and although this wasn't his intention it motivated me to take my own running a bit more seriously. have listened to some sections twice just because I enjoyed it so much.

Motivating and inspiring

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