26.2 Miles to Happiness Synopsis
***WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR***
The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.
Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the 'words of wisdom' and derision from Paul's anti-running friend, Richard.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781472975270 |
| Publication date: |
2nd September 2021 |
| Author: |
Paul Tonkinson |
| Publisher: |
Bloomsbury Sport an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
256 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Sports
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Paul Tonkinson Press Reviews
I couldn't put it down... insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny! - Michael McIntyre
This book is that rare thing - something that actually makes me WANT to run another marathon. Utterly joyous! - Bryony Gordon
The funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS! - David Walliams
Enjoyed it enormously. Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent. - Dara O Briain
What a brilliant, funny and above all, inspiring book. I read it in three days flat. I literally raced through it as though running alongside Paul. - Tim Vine
This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all, even those who jog no further than the fridge. - Miranda Sawyer
Funny and captivating, even persuasive. A book that memorably and joyously illustrates how we can find our escape and ourselves by switching off from the rest of the world that actually switches us on. - Robin Ince
Excellent... Extremely talented. Brilliant. - Time Out
Very good book... very funny, very insightful, very inspiring - Chris Evans, Virgin Radio
Fabulous book - OJ Borg, Radio 2
You don't have to be a runner to enjoy 26.2 Miles to Happiness - The Scotsman
Hilarious - Daily Mail
The best book about running I have read - Nick Cohen, The Critic
