Can't Nothing Bring Me Down

Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time

De: Ida Keeling

Narrado por: Lisa Renee Pitts

It's never too late to do the impossible. Meet Ida Keeling, a 104-year-old mother, activist, and world record-holding runner. Her fierce independence and deep faith carried her through the Depression and the civil rights movement--but her greatest trials were yet to come.

Miss Ida, as she is known in her community in the Bronx, grew up as a child of immigrants during the Great Depression. She began working to help provide for her family at age twelve. Later, after her husband passed, she raised her four children alone while serving as an active member in the civil rights movement.

In 1978 and 1980, Ida's two sons were brutally murdered. Justice was never achieved. Ida felt like she didn't have the strength to carry on, but, encouraged by her daughter, Ida put on her first pair of running shoes at the age of 67 and began to chase the paralyzing sorrow from her heart.

Running gave light and new energy to Ida, and since her first race nearly 35 years ago, she's never looked back. Holding the world record for the fastest time in the 60-meter dash for the 95-99 age group, Ida isn't slowing down. Can't Nothing Bring Me Down gives us a clear picture of what it means to:

• Find new passions, no matter your age
• Navigate life's obstacles with grace
• Lean on faith, family, and friends in hard times

In Can't Nothing Bring Me Down, Ida offers time-tested truths gathered from a lifetime of watching a nation change--and from a lifelong faith in Jesus. "Every night, I thank him for my many blessings, for his guidance, for his protection," Ida says. "And every night he tells me, 'Miss Ida, you just keep on, because I ain't done with you yet.'"

©2018 Ida Keeling (P)2018 Zondervan

A Peek at Hope

I appreciated the historical background and wisdom of Ms. Keeling's words. Her story has something for everyone and would be beneficial for junior high schoolers thru senior citizens.

Outstanding

Love this book
I had lost my mojo for running because of COVID.
I am gbavk and ready to train and race

Quite an Inspiring Story

I enjoyed learning about Ms Ida’s life. She has persevered through a lot. Keep on running!!

Wonderful Woman Who Inspires with Wisdom

This is a story of quiet strength and power that comes from a foundation of faith. We are blessed that Ms Ida shared her life story with us. I am inspired to start the final leg of my life's journey with a new pair of running shoes.

This Woman Lived Life Well

Spoiler Alert: She's 4 FOOT 6 INCHES Tall!

She lived a life well lived. A great value system to live by. I am so glad I listened to this.

Extremely inspired by Ms Ida's story.

Amazing story !!! Motivating , inspiring story of strength and survival through life challenges and struggles.

YOU GO GIRL

LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT! LOVED THE SPIRIT OF IT ....ITS TRUE YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD WOMAN DOWN

Highly recommend this book

Ida Keeling life full of struggle, sadness, strength, happiness and motivation to not only continue living but to amaze and inspire the people around her.

Miss Ida is amazing!

Ida Keeling's autobiography has something for everyone. there are lessons that she has shared from her experiences that will benefit the young as well as the old. the narrator was perfect for this audiobook. I felt like I was listening 2 Miss Ida tell her own story. I am so glad that I found this book.

WOW!

Ida Keeling's story is life! Sad! Happy! Difficult! Easy! Exciting! Boring! Inspirational! Heartwarming! I strive to have her attitude and strength. Beautifully written story, and excellent reader. I loved it!