Synopses & Reviews
The current running boom has led to growing interest in running books. This daring volume combines the best of writing on running with the appeal of the best kind of literary writing, essays that take in a healthy dose of the outdoors, the sights and sounds and smells of real life, of real risk, of real pain and of real elation. Emphasizing female voices to reflect the preponderance of women among runners, this collection of personal essays set in different countries around the world offers a deep but accessible look at the power of running in our lives.
From acclaimed novelist Emily Mitchell to ESPN reporter Bonnie Ford to UC Santa Cruz student Kelsey Eiland, a diverse lineup of writers captures a variety of perspectives on running at night. These are stories that can inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take on a thrilling new challenge. The contributors all have distinct tales to tell, but each brings a freshness and depth to their experiences that make Night Running a necessary part of every runners library - and a valuable addition to the reading lists of all thoughtful readers.
Review
"Good writing, like a good run, should feel effortless even when ambitious. This collection of essays finds its stride early as it illuminates, entertains and often dazzles." Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News
About the Author
Pete Danko is a writer and editor, focusing primarily on renewable energy. He lives in Portland, OR. Kelsey Eiland is a student at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Eiland lives in Santa Cruz, CA. Bonnie Ford is a senior writer for ESPN.com. She lives in Wallingford, PA. Steve Kettmann is the author of several books, including the April 2015 Grove Atlantic release Baseball Maverick. He lives in Soquel, CA. Anne Milligan is an attorney. She lives in Portland, OR. Emily Mitchell is a novelist and assistant professor. She lives in College Park, MD. Vanessa Runs is a writer and runner. She lives in San Diego. Dahlia Scheindlin is an international public opinion analyst. She lives in Tel Aviv, Israel. T.J. Quinn is an investigative reporter for ESPN and host for Outside the Lines. Quinn lives in Teaneck, NJ.