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What was your favourite section of the book?

Mine was the second section because I found it the most interesting. Particularly like the part when she became unemployed and she used the time to reinvent herself.

Also thought the title sounded pretty interesting.

Forgot to mention this in the original post. Particularly liked the quote: "Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."

I really liked the first section. I thought she picked a good first story to start off with because I found it really inspiring. It sets the tone for the rest of the entire book and you really wonder with the title what on earth those things are going to have in common. I really want to do a marathon now. And I want to dress up like those Elvis people.

I like the first part and how the book starts with the marathon story. The author is creative in using the marathon as an analogy to her life experiences.

The first part of the book. The reason I love this is because she relates her life experiences through a marathon story. It was a really great part.

I like the first part of the book. I feel it always interesting to read other people’s experiences and what can we learn from theirs.

I liked the last section of the book. It was said unexpected, funny and really thrilling. The author was motivating and told stories that were heartwarming, especially the ones of jobs she had to work, artists she met and places she traveled. It was all just astonishing.

As an avid runner, I thought the comparison of a marathon to the author's experiences contained in the first section was relatable. Just like life, a marathoner needs proper both before and during the marathon.

I think the introduction and the first section were my favorite parts of the book. I found it the most interesting and put together.

The tittle is catchy and I liked it. I also like the first part where the author relates her life with marathon. The comparison of life with marathon prepares the reader for amazing ups and downs that the author will undergo in her lifetime and creates a sense of anxiety. Thirdly, I enjoyed her stories from when she lost her job and how she maneuvered the situation, the artists she came across and the places she travelled to...her autobiography is amazing and inspiring.

It establishes the pace for the remainder of the whole book and you truly wonder with the title what in the world those things will share practically speaking. The creator was propelling and recounted stories that were inspiring, particularly the ones of occupations she needed to work, craftsmen she met and puts she voyaged.

My favourite parts in this book were the end of chapters where she included the quotes. I think they gave perspective to the chapter and gave a good wrapping to the sections. I also loved how Trish Ostroski created a stress-free book. It's so easy to read

The very first chapter in the book was really most impactful for me and has stayed with me. Comparing life to a marathon was very thought-provoking for me personally. I had never thought about it that way before but it’s very true.

I liked the second section of the book and how the author describes that a period of unemployment can actually turn into an opportunity to self-reflect and reinvent yourself. I thought that these words of advice would be comforting and encouraging for people in all stages in life, from freshly graduated high school students who feel lost and undecided about their future to experienced working adults who get laid off. Section three was pretty exciting too; I really enjoyed hearing about some of the author's adventures in Moldova.

Probably the ending, a part that is chock full of quotes. It allowed you to reflect on the story as whole and what you learned.