Pope, Rob
Becoming Forrest: One man's epic run across America
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008472511
- author:
- Pope, Rob
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- HarperNorth
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 3.9 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Running, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Becoming Forrest: One Man's Epic Run Across America
After receiving his mother's urging to "do one thing in life that made a difference", Englishman Rob Pope embarked on an extraordinary journey. He left his job as a veterinarian and set out to recreate the iconic run from the film Forrest Gump, covering 15,621 miles across five times across the United States.
Over the course of 18 months, Pope braved injuries, harsh weather conditions, and deadly wildlife while immersing himself in American life. His remarkable journey saw him forever changed as he tried to make a difference during one of the most turbulent periods in recent American history.
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