Set in a time before modern technology transformed daily life, this book explores the nostalgia for simpler times, highlighting the contrast between past and present. It invites readers to reflect on the cultural shifts brought about by advancements in communication and entertainment, emphasizing the impact of these changes on human connections and experiences. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of an era marked by more direct interactions and slower-paced living, prompting a deeper appreciation for the past.
Praise for Running For My Life: 'An amazing story' Mel Sykes 'Heartwarming' Jo Pavey 'Brave and inspiring' Ruth Field 'I love Running For My Life' Louise Minchin ***************************************** A Midlife Cyclist is a tale of two wheels - across the Yorkshire Dales, Vietnam, Costa Rica and beyond - and a rider in search of peace. Rachel is a cyclist. But she was never meant to be. After gaining mental strength and healing through running, she thought she was free. Her depression alleviated, she came off Prozac, winning races and collecting medals at marathons. But when injury stopped the only thing helping to quiet the voices in her brain, Rachel finds out what she is truly made of. As body dysmorphia began to grip her in earnest, she knew she had to find a different way to kick her mental health demons for the sake of her sanity. So, she went down to her cellar, heaved out her old bike, and started pedalling. Like her life depended on it. Uplifting and inspiring, A Midlife Cyclist is the story of how Rachel found herself again, using the only thing she knew would work - moving her feet.
It should have been the best summer of their lives, but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Instead of cocktails by the pool and bonfires on the beach, Nora, Megan, and Courtney are facing dreadful blind dates, duplicitous roommates, and blackmailing ex-boyfriends.
Nora has moved into her dream home on Dune Road after selling her company in a legendary deal, but her success has alienated her from friends and family, leaving her isolated when she needs support the most.
Megan’s post-graduation plans have fallen apart, and she finds herself in a dangerous situation that spirals out of control. With her makeshift family relocating for the summer, she seizes a last-minute offer for a guest house in Westhampton Beach, even though her hostess is a stranger and it’s only a temporary fix for her ongoing issues.
Courtney, freshly graduated, is reeling from the loss of her collegiate basketball career and her best friend turned boyfriend. In search of healing, she jumps at the chance to spend two months in the Hamptons, despite being invited by a mere acquaintance.
As a series of disastrous events unfold, the three women band together, finding solace in their unlikely friendship. While their summer is far from what they envisioned, this improbable trio may still create unforgettable memories on Dune Road.
Each day, millions of people around the world put on their trainers and try to
deal with their personal demons and life challenges by going for a run. In
Running for Our Lives, Rachel Ann Cullen shares moving stories of hope and
resilience, demonstrating the power of running to help us all overcome
adversity.
