I Remember Running

The Year I Got Everything I Ever Wanted - and ALS

De: Darcy Wakefield

Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck

A little over a year ago, Darcy Wakefield was a single, 33-year-old athletic, workaholic English professor, a vegetarian who had never had a serious health problem or injury.

Then she was diagnosed with ALS, and her world turned upside down. I Remember Running is Darcy's story of change and loss and challenges during her first year with ALS, as she struggles to make sense of her diagnosis and redefine herself in the face of this terminal illness. With unflagging courage, wit, and eloquence, Darcy shares what she calls her "fast-forward" life, a life in which she applies for disability, leaves her job, and plans her own funeral as well as meets and moves in with her true love, buys a house, and gives birth to her first child in less time than it takes most of us to accomplish even one of these things.

Beautifully written and wholly inspiring, I Remember Running proves that it is possible to live a rich, meaningful life after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, and will move readers to see the world in a different light.

©2005 Darcy Wakefield (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Very relatable

Really appreciated this book. After a year of symptoms, I was diagnosed with Limb onset ALS Spring of 2025. Although I am just now 55, so many things are relatable. Like I said, I appreciate the point of view of her book as a female. And I do appreciate knowing I’m not alone in thinking some of the thoughts that she mentions. A great read! Thank you.

Unthoughtful

The author made some decisions that reflected lack of thought and judgment. It is difficult to see how this book could help people cope with ALS or other severe illness.