Smithson Ide's life so far has led him nowhere. He's 43 years old, weighs 279 pounds, and keeps himself numb with food and alcohol. His only emotional ties are to his parents and to the memory of his older sister, Bethany, who has been missing for 20 years. Then his parents die in a car crash and he learns of Bethany's death in LA County. Suddenly there isn't enough beer in the world to keep Smithy from his feelings.
Drunk and bereft, he takes his old Raleigh bicycle and starts cycling. Once he starts, he can't stop and then he's riding across America to recover his sister. Along the way he meets all sorts of people who help or hinder him. He hears the confession of a priest, he rescues a boy from a snow storm, he has a gun pointed in his face, he's hit by a truck and helps a man dying of AIDS.
Smithy's ride is an extraordinary quest, to rediscover the past and memories of Bethany, but it's also his journey back to life.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Ron McLarty is a successful actor and audio book narrator. He lives in the USA.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Gratis für den Versand innerhalb von/der Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerGratis für den Versand innerhalb von/der Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: medimops, Berlin, Deutschland
Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M00751537365-V
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Bookbot, Prague, Tschechien
Softcover. Zustand: Fine. A debut novel that comes out of left field; intelligent, original andwonderfully offbeat. This book was the subject of a massive auction in the US,and film rights have now been sold for over 1 million dollars. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers cb6eade3-5dbe-40e8-881d-799d372594cc
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spanien
Zustand: Muy bueno. : La vida de Smithson Ide ha sido un camino sin rumbo. A sus 43 años, con un peso de 126 kilos, se mantiene insensible al mundo con comida y alcohol. Sus únicos lazos emocionales son sus padres y el recuerdo de su hermana mayor, Bethany, desaparecida hace 20 años. Tras la muerte de sus padres en un accidente de coche, se entera de la muerte de Bethany en el condado de Los Ángeles. De repente, no hay suficiente cerveza en el mundo para evitar que Smithy sienta sus sentimientos. Ebrio y desconsolado, toma su vieja bicicleta Raleigh y empieza a pedalear. Una vez que empieza, no puede parar y se lanza a recorrer América para recuperar a su hermana. Por el camino, conoce a todo tipo de personas que le ayudan o le obstaculizan. Escucha la confesión de un sacerdote, rescata a un niño de una tormenta de nieve, le apuntan con una pistola, le atropella un camión y ayuda a un hombre que muere de SIDA. El viaje de Smithy es una búsqueda extraordinaria para redescubrir el pasado y los recuerdos de Bethany, pero también es su viaje de vuelta a la vida. EAN: 9780751537369 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: The Memory of Running Autor: Ron McLarty Editorial: Sphere Idioma: en Páginas: 416 Formato: tapa blanda. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Happ-2024-10-01-874bf038
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CHL10430615
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Smithson Ide's life so far has led him nowhere. He's 43 years old, weighs 279 pounds, and keeps himself numb with food and alcohol. His only emotional ties are to his parents and to the memory of his older sister, Bethany, who has been missing for 20 years. Then his parents die in a car crash and he learns of Bethany's death in LA County. Suddenly there isn't enough beer in the world to keep Smithy from his feelings. Drunk and bereft, he takes his old Raleigh bicycle and starts cycling. Once he starts, he can't stop and then he's riding across America to recover his sister. Along the way he meets all sorts of people who help or hinder him. He hears the confession of a priest, he rescues a boy from a snow storm, he has a gun pointed in his face, he's hit by a truck and helps a man dying of AIDS. Smithy's ride is an extraordinary quest, to rediscover the past and memories of Bethany, but it's also his journey back to life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR000551036
Anzahl: 8 verfügbar
Anbieter: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0001082935
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. New Ed. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 824195-6
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. New Ed. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 16381088-20
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. New Ed. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 824195-6
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. New Ed. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14523039-6
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar