{"product_id":"abdis-world-myles-schrag-9781733188784","title":"Abdi's World: The Black Cactus on Life, Running, and Fun","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"You cannot fail to be inspired by Abdi's story, an authentic tale by someone who clearly cherishes running and life.\"\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eGary Lough, distance coach and former pro runner\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbdi's World\u003c\/i\u003e is a quirky place where the only American distance athlete to qualify for five Olympics shares the stories that shaped his enduring love of running and his laid-back approach to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Abdi Abdirahman arrived in Tucson, Arizona as a teenager when his family escaped civil war in their home country of Somalia. How the \"Black Cactus,\" as he is affectionately known, stumbled upon a career as one of the world's most durable and beloved track and road racers of the 21st century is a story of resilience, commitment, and respect for friends and competitors alike--told here in a guide that is part life lessons, part training tips, part autobiography, and all Abdi. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He has traveled the globe and shared his \u003ci\u003ejoie de vivre\u003c\/i\u003e at every stop, showing a magician's ability to balance work and play that anyone young or old, in or out of running, could learn from to live a more meaningful life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enter \u003ci\u003eAbdi's World\u003c\/i\u003e to join him on his insightful journey--and see what happens when you meet his stride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abdi Abdirahman, Myles Schrag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1733188789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781733188784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Soulstice Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Abdi Abdirahman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049921638655,"sku":"9781733188784","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_289bd7a8-31e6-457d-8cd4-7a2137296c38.jpg?v=1685004174","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abdis-world-myles-schrag-9781733188784","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}