A review by sarabearian
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami, Haruki Murakami

Here is a thoughtful meditation on life from Haruki Murakami, one of Japan’s most beloved modern writers. In his memoir Murakami takes a simple subject, preparing for a marathon, and uses it to examine different aspects of the human experience. He contemplates obsession, habit, and passion, focusing on the human desire to seek out meaning through routine. This leads to some intriguing parallels between Murakami’s marathon running and his writing process. He believes that developing a sensible exercise schedule, for example, has helped him to form better writing habits. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running should appeal to writers and runners alike, as well as to fans who just want to learn about the author. And even if you have no interest in the man himself, you will likely learn something from Murakami’s unique personal philosophy. – Anthony C.