Welcome to the w b Z Book Club. I'm Jordan Rich. One of
my dear friends, Mary McManus is truly an inspiration. She's written several books
of prose and poetry about overcoming physical challenge. Her latest is called A Most
Unlikely Runner, Inspiration from the Heart of a Warrior, and she certainly is
that. Many years ago, she was dealt a serious blow a diagnosis of
post polio syndrome, a neuromuscular disease with no cure. As a young person,
Mary suffered the effects of childhood paralytic polio, as well as abuse at
the hands of some family members, but she was determined at a young age
to heal and has been on that journey ever since. Mary has consistently defied
the odds, even running the Boston Marathon a few years back, and despite
setbacks, she reflects on her body's capacity to get stronger to heal. Heartfelt
and beautiful words in this new book will make you believe that anything in this
world is possible. A Most Unlikely Runner Inspiration from the Heart of a Warrior
by Mary McManus, and do check out marymcmanus dot com for more. And
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