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kristakruger's review
5.0
This book was one giant love letter of gratitude to Terry Fox on the 40th Anniversary of his Marathon of Hope.
Being Canadian, I know the Terry Fox story and legacy he created. Through the letters and essays written by Canadians in this book, you learn learn just how deeply he has touched the entire nation, and continues to do so year after year.
In 2018 I visited the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout in Thunder Bay. It overlooks the spot on Highway 17 where the Marathon of Hope stopped. I will never forget the emotion that filled me as I looked at Terry’s statue and watched the traffic in the highway below.
Being Canadian, I know the Terry Fox story and legacy he created. Through the letters and essays written by Canadians in this book, you learn learn just how deeply he has touched the entire nation, and continues to do so year after year.
In 2018 I visited the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout in Thunder Bay. It overlooks the spot on Highway 17 where the Marathon of Hope stopped. I will never forget the emotion that filled me as I looked at Terry’s statue and watched the traffic in the highway below.
thathappyreader's review
4.0
If you ask anyone in Canada over the age of 6 who Terry Fox was and they almost surely will be able to answer you. The impact that Terry, who lost a leg to cancer at the age of 18, had on Canadians when he was running his Marathon of Hope 40 years ago was like nothing else in our history. Can you imagine running a marathon every day on one leg taking you on a journey that will take you from Newfoundland to Victoria - a distance of about 7,000 km? If you are not familiar with Terry’s running gait, at a time where prosthetics were not as developed as they are today, please just take a moment to watch a clip. This movement was not without pain, and frequently, blood caused by the constant irritation of his prosthesis with this gait. While Terry’s cancer returned and he had to stop his journey, he had already completed 143 legs and 5373 km and had raised a significant amount of money. In the past 40 years the foundation in his name has raised over $800 Million dollars in many different countries. I’d say that he’s created quite a legacy.
On this, the 40th Anniversary year of the Marathon of Hope, Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters was created to remind the reader of all this special man has done for humanity. The book was edited by Terry’s brother, Darrell Fox, who joined Terry on his journey. The book is made up of letters written by famous sport personalities, journalists, fellow humanitarians, volunteers and others who themselves are battling cancer or have been impacted by it. These letters discuss the influence and impact Terry has left on their lives - quite the tribute given that several hadn’t even been born when Terry ran The Marathon of Hope.
One of my favourite parts of the book is the typewritten letter that Terry wrote to gain sponsorship for his journey. I also appreciated the photos of Terry throughout the book. The discussion on Terry’s chemotherapy following the amputation magnifies this man’s determination and courage. There is an important discussion of how and why Terry decided to run The Marathon of Hope. His positivity and drive to make a difference in this world will forever be remembered.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here. This book publishes September 1.
On this, the 40th Anniversary year of the Marathon of Hope, Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters was created to remind the reader of all this special man has done for humanity. The book was edited by Terry’s brother, Darrell Fox, who joined Terry on his journey. The book is made up of letters written by famous sport personalities, journalists, fellow humanitarians, volunteers and others who themselves are battling cancer or have been impacted by it. These letters discuss the influence and impact Terry has left on their lives - quite the tribute given that several hadn’t even been born when Terry ran The Marathon of Hope.
One of my favourite parts of the book is the typewritten letter that Terry wrote to gain sponsorship for his journey. I also appreciated the photos of Terry throughout the book. The discussion on Terry’s chemotherapy following the amputation magnifies this man’s determination and courage. There is an important discussion of how and why Terry decided to run The Marathon of Hope. His positivity and drive to make a difference in this world will forever be remembered.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here. This book publishes September 1.
teacupsandfirereads's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I was not alive in Terry Fox's time, but he was someone I knew about from a young age. Having a physical disability meant I was faced with challenges and barriers. Terry Fox's passion and determination. If he could do it, then so could I. Reading these forty stories from those that knew him or were impacted by him were very special. I really enjoyed this one. I think others will as well.
kasiareads's review
5.0
How can you not adore a book about one of the most beloved and cherished Canadians to this day? Terry Fox is a legend, and I'm personally constantly reminded of this fact since I live nearby Terry Fox way in my city. I loved reading about the small and big impacts both made on Canadians nationwide, and am pleased to know that this book only scratches the surface of Terry's impact. 100% Terry should be put on one of our currency bills, I would love to see that. Overall, fantastic, heartfelt, Canadian read.
smorrison4's review
5.0
I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from Darrell Fox (editor) and Viking through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book was filled with incredibly touching letters from everyday people, famous athletes, authors, musicians, family and friends whose lives were forever changed by Terry Fox. I cried throughout this book as I read these letters. The letter from Anna Solnickova was incredibly moving as her story and Terry's are so similar, I had to stop reading the book for the rest of the day. The letters from Mary Hardisty, Darryl Sittler, Rick Hansen, Silken Laumann, Debbie Laurie, and Doug Allward had me running to the kitchen for more tissues, but the telegram from Isadore Sharps to Terry, whew that one was hard to read.
I loved reading this book and highly recommend it to everyone. Terry Fox was an amazing young man who deserves to be remembered for generations to come. Happy 40th Anniversary to Terry's dream and the amazing accomplishments he achieved.
This book was filled with incredibly touching letters from everyday people, famous athletes, authors, musicians, family and friends whose lives were forever changed by Terry Fox. I cried throughout this book as I read these letters. The letter from Anna Solnickova was incredibly moving as her story and Terry's are so similar, I had to stop reading the book for the rest of the day. The letters from Mary Hardisty, Darryl Sittler, Rick Hansen, Silken Laumann, Debbie Laurie, and Doug Allward had me running to the kitchen for more tissues, but the telegram from Isadore Sharps to Terry, whew that one was hard to read.
I loved reading this book and highly recommend it to everyone. Terry Fox was an amazing young man who deserves to be remembered for generations to come. Happy 40th Anniversary to Terry's dream and the amazing accomplishments he achieved.
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