Uncommon Heart: One Woman's Triumph

by Anne Audain, John L. Parker, Jr. Parker, John L.

Book Overview

Born in New Zealand with badly deformed feet, Anne Audain was adopted as an infant by a kindly, hard-working couple--a printer and his wife--who nurtured her and taught her that being adopted meant... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915297280
• ISBN13: 9780915297283
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Cedarwinds
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Uncommon Heart

As a runner myself I was looking for those "pearls of wisdom" on what makes one succeed. Well, I found it in this book...desire! I walked away from this book learning that success comes from a strong desire and from patience. I think that anyone looking for an insight into the world of track and field will find this book very enjoyable. Unfortunately, in our country running is often equated to a four letter word and it is not looked at as a sport. Well, Anne shows us that of all sports running is challenging, exciting and very rewarding. Congratulations Anne on such a moving story.

Couldn't put it down

Annie is a true inspiration to all who have met her, either in person or through this book. She blossomed from a little slip of a girl with a deformed foot into a four time Olympiad and World Record holder. Was it the love of her adopted family, good luck or sheer force of will? John Parker knows how to capture the heart and soul of a runner. I couldn't put it down!

A great book!!!

I lived through a lot of Anne's experiences and was there to see many of her victories and the struggle it took to achieve her many successes. The book is true to the real experience and portrays not only Anne's history but the history of road racing and its great expansion in the 70's and 80's. It was the "Golden Age" of the sport and Anne and her cowriter, John Parker, do an excellent job of capturing that era. I've read a lot of sport biographies and this is one of the best I've come across. Well written and an interesting story, John and Anne have captured the essence of the time in a great biography.

Inspiring ! Great history of Women's Running

This book was impossible to put down! as a female runner in her forties I was surprisingly educated as to the history of track and distance running on the womens side within the time frame that Anne Audain's career spanned. But the most amazing story is how running became her catalyst in life to accomplish great feats not only in the sporting world but in her personal and professional life. Every young person male or female should read this book. It is a great example of perseverence, patience -a never give up attitude. AND so very well written!

A truly amazing tale

Anne Audain is an amazing woman. Her story is an inspirational one which should not be missed by anyone! She overcame many obstacles to become such a sucessful runner and leader, and this book describes the ups and downs of her life. It is written in a fashion that is engaging and real, and her story is just fascinating! I highly recommend this story!