Running with Sherman
The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion
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Christopher McDougall
About this listen
When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans.
Chris knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or running with donkeys, he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for.
With the aid of Chris' menagerie on his farm in rural Pennsylvania, his wife, Mika, and their friends and neighbours including the local Amish population, Sherman begins to build trust in Chris. To give him a purpose, they start to run together. But what Sherman gains in confidence and meaning is something we all need: a connection with nature, the outdoors, with movement. And as Chris learns, the side benefits of exercise and animal contact are surprising, helping with mental and physical health in unexpected ways.
©2019 Christopher McDougall (P)2019 Hachette Audio UKWhat listeners say about Running with Sherman
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2019
So much more than I expected
I bought the book because I have a donkey and every donkey owner loves to hear a good story about a donkey. However this story had so much more and the stories which woven in along the journey were incredible and motivating, you won’t regret listening to this story whether you have a donkey or not.
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- Marita
- 03-09-2023
Delightful
Love this book! Laughed and had a couple tears. Has many concurrent themes and character stories in line with the main story of running a race with a donkey.
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- Claire
- 18-07-2022
Great book!!
Unusually inspiring, written so well like Christopher always does!
Thank You for taking a chance on Sherman and only changing his life but all those around him and to us that here his story
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- Sharon
- 22-11-2019
Loved it!
What a wonderful book which entertains, educates, encourages and gives you a beaming smile of hope at the end. Can’t recommend enough, enjoy!
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- Truth Devour
- 26-01-2021
Great Story - Sherman is a Rock Star 🌟
It's so nice to hear the Amish community placed in a favourable light. The descriptions around the moonlight runs, the willingness to help, the real sense of community. This and of course the story of rescuing Sherman made the book very enjoyable. I'm an equine enthusiast who had Inever heard of donkey racing before. What a fabulous sport.
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- Riccardo Messora
- 05-12-2021
Who knew about burro racing?
Enjoyed every minute of it, funny and inspiring,
Informative Enjoyed every minute of it, funny and inspiring and overall good
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- Alicia074
- 15-12-2022
I want a donkey
The best book I’ve “read” in a ver very long time. Full of good humour and kindness. Thanks
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- Daniel
- 18-09-2022
Adventure full of heart
Christopher McDougall is one of my favourite authors penning boys own adventure type books that read like a fiction book but are oh so real. He throws himself into the action at the heart of his stories ensuring they are first hand accounts but then weaves in so many fascinating characters and side stories. While this book did not reach the heights of ‘Born to Run’ or ‘Natural Born Heroes’ it was still a great read. This book was more personal and also introduced us to the fascinating adventures of the McDougall’s own life and the characters who surround them in rural Pennsylvania. His wife is an unsung hero in this story and clearly has a steely strength that allows Christopher to keep being a ‘boy’ and pursuing crazy adventures.
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- Jess Christiansen
- 25-11-2020
The most delightful book!
Absolutely loved this story! My friend recommended it and it’s wonderful. I’ve read other books by the author and he’s great - really interesting and engaging. This is one of my favourites though - the narration and story are both excellent. Highly recommend it!
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-03-2021
Excellent!’
Absolutely loved this book!
It was engaging, informative and inspiring!
Go Sherman Go! What a blast
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