Excellent * Runner's World * Engaging, warm and humane A delight * TLS * Through reading this book you will come to understand that the heart and soul of running are to be found in Ethiopia. I welcome everyone to experience the Ethiopian love of running, and to come and have the same life altering experience that Michael had. Running is life! -- Haile Gebrselassie Inspiring ... evocative and easily paced ... Out of Thin Air peels back the layers of one of the worlds most extraordinary and unexplored sporting cultures, and reveals a powerful simplicity at its core. * The Guardian * Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical. -- Adharanand Finn Out of Thin Air is marvellous. Crawley is a superb writer, runner and anthropologist. On every page, you'll learn something new about running, and about the culture of the people in the world who do it best. -- Nick Thompson * CEO, The Atlantic * An evocative and clear-eyed portrait of Ethiopian running. -- Ed Caesar Out of Thin Air is a must-read ... We'd happily recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in the sport. For the keen runner, it's a must-have! * Trail Running * A deep dive into the rich and complex culture that produces some of the best runners the world has ever seen. -- Alex Hutchinson * author of Endure * Fascinating ... This big-hearted tale will resonate with readers regardless of whether theyve ever laced up a pair of running shoes. * Publishers Weekly * You don't have to be a runner to enjoy this book * Woman's Weekly * Superb ... one of our favourite books ... recommended reading for anyone with an interest in distance running. * Athletics Weekly *
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