Running With Angels: The Inspiring Journey of a Woman Who Turned Personal Tragedy into Triumph Over Obesity by Pamela H. Hansen

SUMMARY: Has some running, but doesn’t focus on it. Book will probably be inspiring for people seeking weight loss.

Much of the book is about how the author lost several children, and how she battled a weight problem. I think besides her being overweight, I think she also had/has serious self-esteem problems. If someone looked at her funny, she thought it was because of her weight. If her children didn’t do well at something, it was because she was overweight.
She tries various diets but they didn’t work for her. She eventually starts running. And as she starts running, and being more careful about what she eats, she begins to lose weight. She eventually goes on to run a marathon. Parts of her marathon efforts are interspersed throughout the book which is a little confusing. Personally I like books to be a little more chronological.
If you are interested in weight loss, then you will probably find this book inspiring. It you have lost child, then you also might find this book helpful. If you are looking for a book about running, then you might be a little disappointed.
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Posted by Rob in Reviews on October 14th, 2006 |