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Sara Hall fell in love with running when she was young but never saw it as a viable career path. Her focus was on her faith and her desire to help others. So it’s with some irony that she realizes, towards the end of her inspiring memoir, that running is what has allowed her to have the life she dreamed of, the family she always wanted, and the ability to help others in ways she never even thought of. Hall’s story is in many ways a standard running tale, filled with injuries, doubts, and triumphs. What differentiates her story from others is the emphasis she places on her faith and her openness in sharing the story of adopting her children. Her candor in sharing her failures, from setting goals and not meeting them, to running in numerous Olympic trials, is refreshing and inspiring. Hall’s story will appeal to readers looking for faith-based memoirs or anyone looking for a story about resilience and never giving up on your dreams.