What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

by Haruki Murakami

Description

In this intimate memoir, Haruki Murakami reflects on the profound connection between his lifelong passion for running and his celebrated literary career. Beginning his running regimen after selling his jazz bar to pursue writing full-time, Murakami found in the discipline of the road a parallel to the solitary dedication required of a novelist. He shares candid insights into his training, his participation in marathons and triathlons, and how the physical and mental endurance cultivated through running fuels his creative process. This exploration delves into themes of perseverance, solitude, and the search for meaning, revealing how the rhythm of his footsteps on the pavement echoes the cadence of his unforgettable stories.

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paperback

Knopf Publishing Group

Published Jan 1, 2008

179 pages

ISBN: 9780307269195

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First Published

2008

Language

eng

Translation

From: jpn

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