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Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathoner, encountered a stray dog while he was racing through the Gobi Desert in China and Mongolia. The dog kept pace with him for nearly 80 miles. Taking care of the dog gave Leonard a new perspective on life. He named the dog Gobi, and fought to bring her home with him with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet.
Author
Publisher
Lionscrest Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
310 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The stories and lessons in this raw, revealing, unflinching memoir offer the reader a blueprint they can use to climb from the bottom of the barrel into a whole new stratosphere that once seemed unattainable. Whether you feel off-course in life, are looking to maximize your potential or drain your soul to break through your so-called glass ceiling, this is the only book you will ever need"-- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Lioncrest Publishing
Physical Desc
363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. Poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical...
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Publisher
HarperNorth
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
422 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Becoming Forrest is the incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywoods most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him {28}to do one thing in life that made a difference