The Breath Of The Runners

The Breath Of The Runners

Mary Martha Mears

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120731548
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The Breath of the Runners is a novel written by Mary Martha Mears and was first published in 1906. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Judith, who is living in a small town in the United States. Judith is an avid runner and has a natural talent for it. She dreams of becoming a professional runner and competing in the Olympics one day.The novel follows Judith’s journey as she trains for various races and competes against other runners. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including discrimination and sexism, as running was not considered a suitable sport for women at the time. However, Judith is determined to prove herself and break down the barriers that stand in her way.The book also delves into the personal life of Judith, including her relationships with her family and friends. She is torn between her passion for running and her responsibilities towards her loved ones. As she navigates through these challenges, Judith learns important life lessons about perseverance, determination, and the power of the human spirit.Overall, The Breath of the Runners is a compelling novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and ambition. It is a timeless story that continues to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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