Running with Sherman

Christopher McDougall
636.182 Mcd

When the author decides to train his rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, he calls upon the wisdom of burro racers, goat farmers, Amish running club members and a group of female long-haul truckers, showing us the life-changing power of animals, nature and community.—Baker & Taylor



"A heartwarming story about how a family rescues a neglected donkey by training him for burro racing."—Submitted by Tressa R., Materials Handler


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