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Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow
- Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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"Life's Too Short...cements Lacke's reputation as the storyteller of endurance sports." (Salt Lake Magazine)
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- xrchris
- 16-10-18
Inspiring how one person can change a life
When I first started listening the narrator's voice really grated on me. However, I persevered and I gradually got sucked into the story and got hooked.
As I had never read what the book was about (other than cycling) it was a shock when the story took a sudden turn. This only made we want to listen more and hope that all would work out good.
I have to say that, for someone who is not known to be a softy, I found there to be some very touching moments in the later chapters.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-10-20
Great book
A great story well told, so much honestly I could relate to. very inspiring .
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- Laura Browne
- 01-09-20
Hilarious. Heart breaking. Human
I’ve never enjoyed an audio book as much as I enjoyed this. If you’re a sports addict, a tentative triathlete or someone who just wants to hear an honest account for relationships through sport, this is everything.
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- saffron martin
- 31-03-20
Friendship without limits
Nice feel good story to show that friendship has no limits and that challenges make you stronger
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- Joe H
- 03-02-20
Heartwarming
A fantastic story about friendship, with triathlon as a vehicle for storytelling. A true tale of ironman spirit.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-05-23
More than a motivational triathlon story
This book was read really well. I expected a motivational triathlon story but there is more to this. It’s a short story but a nice listen.
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- Joanna Coe
- 23-05-23
Not just a triathlon story
Emotional story about true friendship and Ironman. Not what I expected but a lovely listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-23
Life’s to short
Lovely read, thought it was just a sporty book but the sudden turn was surprising, great narrator. Very sad story though
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- Sarah
- 20-03-23
Read the title wrong
Unfortunately I couldn’t get on with the narrator of this - just one of those things.
I found the story wasn’t as captivating as I’d hoped to. I’ll finish because it’s okay for something to have on in the background but it wasn’t really for me.
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- Steve
- 26-03-22
Inspiring and emotional ride
I don’t really want to say too much about the story here because it’s rare that a non fiction offers such a surprising narrative.
What I will say is that it was really touching and showed how accessible and transformative endurance sport can be.
The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was that there were some unresolved questions about the relationship between the author, her friend and his family which I felt could have been explored. There were plenty of other difficult situations discussed.
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- M. Verbeek
- 03-12-18
Nice (auto)triography
Nice relaxed story about a young woman discovering endurance and tri thanks to a ( to become ) best friend. The friend has a lot of love for the sport, hence wisdom to share. Allin all More about the friendship than tri , i found this audiobook great for relaxed commuting and you’ll pickup some endurancesport attitudeboosters too.
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- B. Crider
- 02-03-23
Not enough books like this
Proof that women and men can be best friends without it being sexual. Opposites forming a bond and going the distance.
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- Lieve
- 02-03-23
Great storytelling
Heartfelt story with many unexpected twists and turns. Honest, connecting writing style. Couldn’t put it down!!
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- Nilda Heyek
- 26-12-22
wonderful
Great story and the narration was done very well. I highly recommend this quick read.
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- Stock Trader
- 11-12-22
Really great short story.
Really enjoyed this short story. The narrator was great. Fun little read that is inspiring and funny.
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- Julie Davis
- 07-12-22
Loved it!!
Very inspiring!!!! I would recommend it to anyone!! Touching ending. Read well by author. Great
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- Robin
- 27-09-22
Loved it! Very relatable!
Really enjoyed this book - the story and the storyteller made the miles go by quickly!
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- paul Meyer
- 15-08-22
Great Book
I really enjoyed this book. I purchased this book on a whim before heading out the door for a paddle. Did not disappoint at all.
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- J. Burgess
- 31-07-22
Not your average running book
This was a short but outstanding book. This was so much more than just a book about running. It was wonderfully told and you will find yourself becoming very invested in the story. One of the best books I have listened to in some time.
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- dave steffes
- 04-01-22
Beautiful
This was a very beautiful book. Easy and enveloping read. Portrays how the deep friendships are developed through sports and athletics….