The Memory of Running
The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty, published by Penguin on December 27, 2005, is a reprint edition comprising 384 pages. This novel follows the life of Smithson “Smithy” Ide, a 43-year-old man grappling with the loss of his parents and sister. As he navigates his grief, Smithy takes to his old Raleigh bicycle, embarking on a journey that is both humorous and profound, ultimately leading him toward self-discovery and redemption.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure intertwined with themes of family life in this narrative. The story captures Smithy’s transformation as he confronts his past and seeks to redefine his identity. With its engaging portrayal of a man’s quest for meaning amidst chaos, The Memory of Running offers a unique exploration of resilience and personal growth.
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“Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians.” —Stephen King
Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson “Smithy” Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.
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