I have a friend who loves running and wants to read some running books. He is 21 years old, a non-native English speaker (but is close to fluent in English), and has some minor learning disabilities. Once a Runner was too hard for him to get through. Does anyone have a recommendation for a running novel that is an easier read (i.e., lower reading level than OAR)? Would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks!
He sounds perfect for the LetsRun message boards. Send him the link here
Need a book wrote:
I have a friend who loves running and wants to read some running books. He is 21 years old, a non-native English speaker (but is close to fluent in English), and has some minor learning disabilities. Once a Runner was too hard for him to get through. Does anyone have a recommendation for a running novel that is an easier read (i.e., lower reading level than OAR)? Would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks!
Once A Runner was impossible for anyone to get through.
Can't remember the title or author, but there was a novel set in the Midwest (MN?) written by a HS X-C coach/HS English teacher about a wrestler who converts to X-C and is cold-shouldered by the team (esp. the #1 runner named Kenny). A damn good read, and not artsy/fartsy literature.
Book may have been published in the 1970's.
Anyone??????????
"God on the Starting Line" by Marc Bloom.
Need a book wrote:
I have a friend who loves running and wants to read some running books. He is 21 years old, a non-native English speaker (but is close to fluent in English), and has some minor learning disabilities. Once a Runner was too hard for him to get through. Does anyone have a recommendation for a running novel that is an easier read (i.e., lower reading level than OAR)? Would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks!
Born to Run was written by someone with learning disabilities, so could be a good fit
Mcdougal wrote:
Need a book wrote:I have a friend who loves running and wants to read some running books. He is 21 years old, a non-native English speaker (but is close to fluent in English), and has some minor learning disabilities. Once a Runner was too hard for him to get through. Does anyone have a recommendation for a running novel that is an easier read (i.e., lower reading level than OAR)? Would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks!
Born to Run was written by someone with learning disabilities, so could be a good fit
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Mcdougal wrote:
Need a book wrote:I have a friend who loves running and wants to read some running books. He is 21 years old, a non-native English speaker (but is close to fluent in English), and has some minor learning disabilities. Once a Runner was too hard for him to get through. Does anyone have a recommendation for a running novel that is an easier read (i.e., lower reading level than OAR)? Would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks!
Born to Run was written by someone with learning disabilities, so could be a good fit
Nailed it!
But seriously, check out Life at These Speeds. It's YA Fiction, so your friend should be able to handle it:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/795722.Life_at_These_SpeedsGet Cross Country 101.
It’s for high schoolers but adults can enjoy it too. Look at the reviews.
Fun read.
http://www.runningentertainment.com
Check it out.
Maybe just have him watch Without Limits movie instead. Does he even like to read? A lot of people (such as myself) with learning disabilities relating to reading comprehension do not.
Maybe rent the audio recording of the book from your library...sometimes your local library can ship in the desired book/audio recording from other libraries.
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