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The Memory of Running

Paperback • 2006 • English

The Memory of Running

By Ron McLarty

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About the book

Working as a quality control inspector at a toy factory in Rhode Island, friendless alcoholic Smithy Ide considers himself a loser until a tragic event prompts him to set off on an epic cross-country bicycle journey that promises him a final chance to become the man he has always wanted to be.

Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages

Book details

ISBN

9780751537369

Publisher

Little, Brown Book Group Limited

Published year

2006

Language

English

Original title

The Memory of Running

Format

Paperback

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