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26.2 Miles to Happiness
- A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption
- Narrated by: Paul Tonkinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
'Utterly joyous!' - Bryony Gordon
'The best book about running I have read' – Nick Cohen, The Critic
'The funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS!' - David Walliams
'...insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny!' - Michael McIntyre
'Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent.' - Dara Ó Briain
'This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all…' - Miranda Sawyer
'Very good book... very funny, very insightful, very inspiring' - Chris Evans, Virgin Radio
'Fabulous book' - Radio 2
The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.
Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the ‘words of wisdom’ and derision from Paul’s anti-running friend, Richard.
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- S. Phillips
- 18-02-21
Hilarious
Absolutely love this book. Paul has a great way of talking about running and had me chuckling through my long runs. One of the best running books I’ve read.
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- Paul Curran
- 28-04-21
brilliant book
brilliant book. I loved listening to this while running. think I might do a marathon now.
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- jamie marshall
- 11-02-21
Fantastic read
From start to finish a very well written exciting book. A honest and brutal story
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-03-21
Great Listen
Absolutely loved listening to Paul’s book. I am a runner albeit nowhere near Paul’s level although it has inspired me to know I can be better.
That said, you don’t need to be a runner to listen to this book as it’s not just about running but also about achieving.
Paul’s writing has just the right mix of humour & he narrates his own words which is great.
I thoroughly enjoyed this & certainly recommend it to anyone. If you clicked on it & is reading the reviews to try and make up your mind, think no further. You’ll love it in the end.
Enjoy 👍🏼
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-03-20
brilliant
An excellent book. I loved the story and the narration. I laughed out loud loads of times and I would have loved to listen to more. was gutted that it finished. I hope he writes another one.
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- Dec
- 18-08-20
Great story
Great Story I to am on a journey to a sub 3 marathon story's like this just makes me feel happy and determined to successfully complete this in 2021
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- RP123
- 05-07-20
Like a Jaffa cake, but the gluten free version
This book is lightly entertaining and manages to keep going at the pace of your regular club runner. Its easy and jovial.
That said, Paul really missed a trick here and I kept hoping that he would give more of himself enter the pain cave of his personal struggles. Sadly, he keeps the reader at an arms distance and cloaks himself in humour.
He achieves his target but misses ours.
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- ms alexandra payne
- 20-02-20
Wonderful!
So sad I've finished it (listened whilst marathon training) Moving, funny - great book!!
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- PETER WALLIS
- 07-03-22
just what every runner needs.
From time to time we all need that little pick me up, just someone saying that your not the only one going through a rough patch. this book is funny, inspirational and there are parts that every runner can relate to. Thank you Paul Tonkinson and yes 'I can do this'
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- Mary
- 11-10-22
Brilliant, couldn’t put it down.
I really enjoyed every minute of this book. Would recommend to anyone, whether you are a runner or not.
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