Runner Harry Jerome, World’s Fastest Man
“Runner Harry Jerome, World’s Fastest Man” by Norma Charles, published by Red Deer Press in 2017, is a biographical work that explores the life of Harry Jerome, a significant figure in Canadian sports history. This edition, written in English and spanning 155 pages, recounts Jerome’s journey from a young boy in St. Boniface, Manitoba, to becoming the fastest man in the world, a title he held for eight years. The narrative highlights the challenges he faced, particularly the prejudices stemming from his African-Canadian heritage.
Readers will find an engaging portrayal of determination and perseverance as they follow Jerome’s inspiring story. The book combines factual research with personal anecdotes from interviews with family, friends, and his coach, providing a comprehensive view of his life and achievements. With themes of sports, social issues, and historical context, this work aims to inspire young adults and shed light on the complexities of overcoming adversity in the realm of athletics.
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Harry Jerome is one of Canada’s forgotten heroes. From a skinny little kid growing up in St. Boniface, Manitoba, he rose to become “the fastest man in the world,” a title he held for an incredible eight years. He achieved this, despite having to battle the prejudices he and his family had to overcome, on account of their African-Canadian heritage.
In this engaging and inspiring novel, acclaimed children’s writer Norma Charles has woven together Harry’s fascinating life story from facts gathered through research, interviews with his family, friends and coach, and also from her own memories of his races at UBC when she was a student there.
Runner is the story of one Canadian kid’s determination and perseverance against enormous odds. As Norma explains, “I hope it will serve as an inspiration to youth across Canada.”
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