Winning Spirit

"The star of the 1996 New York Marathon came in 28,657th - not just last but dramatically last: 27 hours and 36 minutes after beginning on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at 6 A.M. on the previous morning. Zoe Koplowitz has multiple sclerosis. And for Zoe, the marathon is far more than just a matter of miles and finish lines. Over the years, it has become a metaphor for personal triumph over adversity. Her transformational journey of the spirit has captured the imagination of hundreds of thousands of people all over the world, superseding boundaries of race, class, and economics." "The Winning Spirit: Life Lessons Learned in Last Place is an inspirational look at the true stories and lessons Zoe has learned in the course of her marathon adventures: the importance of self-acceptance, the power of a dream, courage in the face of adversity, excelling despite perceived limitations, and the beauty of unconditional love."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights ReservedRead less