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Running with Sherman

The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion

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Running with Sherman

By: Christopher McDougall
Narrated by: Christopher McDougall
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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 UK Animals Biological Sciences Outdoors & Nature Running & Jogging Science Inspiring Health

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Mental health, running, animal care/ psychology, endurance, will power, Wim Hof, and a great story! Thank you Christopher.

Fantastic! Finished in 2 days!

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kept me gripped right to the end touched on animal handling, mental health issues angsiety

loved it

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I love Chris McDougall and didn’t know what I was going to make of Running With Sherman but it could well be my favourite of all 3! I’m going to read/listen them all again to be sure and keep boring on about all three to friends and family because they are so great!

Best one yet…?!

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This is a really nice story and is well read by the author. My only criticism is that I want to know what happens with Sherman and the donkey gang after the book ends!

A lovely story that is well worth a listen

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The story itself is incredible, very human one & also relationship with animals. It also covers fascinating side stories such 'runners high & the risks, effects of cold water bathing & important ly affects of being with animals.
A great book that can be enjoyed by runners & non runners alike

formidable story in so many ways

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Interesting, inspiring, uplifting, thought provoking, funny, hopeful, sad and motivating. Nothing else to be said.

Amazing

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Chris makes this a very easy listen with wit and humour, he easily breezes through the pitfalls of trying to train a donkey and himself to be a team and run a 15 mile mountain race. I really enjoyed and 12hours flew by.

A really great listen.

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Loved the book. Loved the narration. Now need to teach my donks how to run!

Loved it!

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What a rollercoaster of emotions. A funny, sad, inspirational and touching tale. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this.

Touching tale

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really loved this so much and listened whilst out running.

never knew about burro racing before this or their beautiful nature and diverse personalities but I am glad I know now.

thanks so much for sharing this journey and best wishes to all those involved in the real world story.

Another great read from the author

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