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Book Review of The Memory of Running

The Memory of Running
The Memory of Running
Author: Ron McLarty
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This was a wonderful book. Smithy is a lonely, overweight, alcoholic, chain-smoking Vietnam vet. And yet somehow he is naïve. I loved the way his adventures unfolded along with the tragedies and boatload of emotions that he has kept bottled up inside. The story touches on many things and it all ties into catharsis and letting go. A book I won't soon forget!