Free Download Books Flanagan's Run

Flanagan's Run

Tom McNab

Hardcover | Pages: 472 pages

Rating: 4.2 | 498 Users | 71 Reviews

Details Of Books Flanagan's Run

Title	:	Flanagan's Run
Author	:	Tom McNab
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 472 pages
Published	:	November 1st 1987 by Book Club Associates (first published March 1982)
Categories	:	Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Sports

Narration Supposing Books Flanagan's Run

In 1930, when America was in the iron grip of the Depression, showman and promoter Charles C. Flanagan hatches the idea of a footrace from Los Angeles to New York. Word gets out all over the world, and in March, 1931, more than 2000 runners start the grueling run eastward. The event encounters all sorts of obstacles along the way from angry union organizers to Al Capone's mob. Flying by the seat of his pants, Flanagan is able to make deal after deal to ensure that his runners will make it to New York and collect the prize money. Some of the deals involve shameless promotions in the venues along the way in which the runners are forced into silly and sometime grotesque displays of strength, speed and agility.

This is a big story is so many ways. I was impressed with the breadth of Flanagan's scheme, and the microcosm of individuals who rose to meet the challenge. McNab, who was the technical advisor for Chariots of Fire, brings the setting and time and characters to life. His insight into the mechanics as well as the psychology of long-distance running made for gripping reading. This is a work of fiction, but it doesn't feel fictional. The last leg of the race, from Denville, New Jersey to New York's Central Park feels as if it must be available on old newsreels.

McNab's writing is superbly cinematic. Like other readers, I am surprised that Flanagan's Run hasn't been made into a movie yet. Now that the book is available on Kindle, there will probably be renewed interest in filming.

Specify Books As Flanagan's Run

Original Title:	Flanagan's Run
ISBN:	0340243937 (ISBN13: 9780340243930)
Edition Language:	English

Rating Of Books Flanagan's Run

Ratings: 4.2 From 498 Users | 71 Reviews

Assessment Of Books Flanagan's Run

I read this in my teens and recently found it at the library and read it again. Love this book, I want to own it!

A truly wonderful story I have recommend all I know -not at least those who prefer the gym for the library. And they also came back and said -what a story!A true classic of a story about a multi-marathon run across the US from Los Angeles to New York. I have never run farther than to get on the bus, but the story grap me immediately. It is about so much more than running, about true grit, emotions and everything in between... The run probably never took place, but it MIGHT. In the years

In 1930, when America was in the iron grip of the Depression, showman and promoter Charles C. Flanagan hatches the idea of a footrace from Los Angeles to New York. Word gets out all over the world, and in March, 1931, more than 2000 runners start the grueling run eastward. The event encounters all sorts of obstacles along the way from angry union organizers to Al Capone's mob. Flying by the seat of his pants, Flanagan is able to make deal after deal to ensure that his runners will make it to New

If you can't run a marathon, read one. Or rather: read 5,000 miles. My personal best book of the year, so far.

This is one of my all time favoite BooksI have read it twelve timesGreat Story line describing the characters

I finished this book 3 days before my first marathon and this couldnt be better. More than a novel about running, this book is about friendship, finding strength and hope in difficult times and chasing dreams.The story takes place during the great depression and gathers American historical figures. The characters are colorful and attaching. Must read.

Audiobook. Kept me entertained during many a morning workout but much longer than it should have been and some things were just too implausible for me (i.e, the Capone run-in and outcome, and the evil Olympic chairman), but likeable characters and in general it is sort of a shout out to runners.