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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports by Kathrine Switzer
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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports

by Kathrine Switzer

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I found Switzer (or at least her writing) to be just a tad pretentious, still her story was more than worth the time to read. As a female, a runner, and one with more than a passing interest in the history of women in sports, I enjoyed this book very much. Any woman who toes the line at any running event today might do well to say a "thank you" to Kathrine Switzer.
  bookem | Oct 11, 2007 |
I really enjoyed this book. I learned a lot about the history of women's marathons. Switzer writes in a very personal style that was a pleasure to read. ( )
  ajacobson | May 14, 2007 |
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Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon in 1967 where she was attacked by one of the event's directors who wanted to eject her from the all-male race. She fought off the director and finished the race. From the childhood events that inspired her to winning the New York City Marathon in 1974, this liberally illustrated book details the struggles and achievements of a pioneering women in sports.

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