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MARK ROWLANDS was born in Newport, Wales. He is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami and the author of a dozen books, including the bestselling The Philosopher and the Wolf, also published by Granta. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. His website is www.markrowlandsauthor.com, and he blogs at www.secularphilosophy.com
"Life-affirming... gets straight to the heart of why running is has such an important place in our lives... perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of trainers and close the door behind us... Outstanding -- Robin Harvie, author of Why We Run Rowlands is a lovely writer, funny and moving... If you're of an optimistic bent, hopeful that life will offer up moments of wonder and delight, then Rowlands is your kind - my kind - of philosopher -- Miranda Sawyer * Observer * Rowlands's book is an inquiry into contemporary understanding of ""what is important or valuable in life""... Enjoyable -- James Vincent * Financial Times * Engrossing -- Ben East * Metro * A joyful reverie on running, its pain and purity... Witty, wry and thought-provoking -- Patrick Neale * Bookseller * A real treat. It's a serious philosophical examination of why we run and the value of it -- Paul Tonkinson * Runner’s World * A powerful read, which weaves in ponderings on everything from ageing to the meaning of life. I defy anyone to read this and not be inspired to lace up their trainers * Top Santé * Rowland's argues that running returns us to something we have lost as humans in our pursuit of goals, material or otherwise * Independent * Recommended -- Paul McGurk * Norwich Evening News * Exercise energises your thoughts, and reading this book is a bit like thinking while you run -- William Leith * Evening Standard *"
