Young at Heart: The Story of Johnny Kelley, Boston's Marathon Man

by Frederick Lewis

Book Overview

A moving biography of a dynamic and charismatic athlete, who ran sixty one Boston Marathons and remains a legendary figure of perseverance and achievement in New England and throughout the running... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579401139
• ISBN13: 9781579401139
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Rounder Books
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

What A Run!!

The Boston Marathon is the World Series, Super Bowl, the Masters and Wimbeldon all rolled into one. Johnny Kelley is Mr. Boston Marathon. Mr. Lewis has painted a loving portrait of this running icon. Mr. Kelley ran 61 Boston Marathons, winning twice and finishing 2nd an astonishing 7 times. The book was originally published while Mr. Kelley was still alive. Mr. Lewis interviewed Mr. Kelley extensively and this adds immeasurably to the story. The book is not only a biography of a great runner but a personal journey through the history of America's Greatest Race. GREAT READ!!