Books by Bobbi Gibb
26.2 Essays
By Bobbi Gibb
In 26.2 Essays, Bobbi applies the insights she developed through decades of living, loving, and running to a multitude of human endeavors, including economics, politics, religion, sociology, and science. Each mile of the Marathon serves as a trigger for another essay just as the marathon serves as a powerful metaphor for our journey through life.
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To Boston With Love
By Bobbi Gibb, 1966
This iconic and poetic booklet was produced by Bobbi to share her Marathon dream-come-true. It chronicles in prosaic style, her unusual methods of preparing for an event for which she had no formal training or knowledge. In "To Boston With Love", Bobbi Gibb tells the story of how in 1966 she became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, challenging the prevalent prejudices and misconceptions about women's athletic capabilities. It includes illustrations drawn by Gibb herself.
This 50th-anniversary edition includes an all-new introduction by the author. Sales support the Bobbi Gibb Marathon Sculpture Project to honor all the women who have followed Bobbi's footsteps and run the Boston Marathon.
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Wind in the Fire
By Bobbi Gibb, 2011
The Wind in the Fire is the recounting of the two years, from the time Bobbi Gibb first saw the Boston Marathon and fell in love with it in 1964 to the time she became the first woman to ever run the Boston Marathon in 1966. During that time Bobbi Gibb trained and followed her spiritual path. This is the story of that journey.
“Creation happens all the time. Bobbi Gibb sees and feels this and she runs with it. Bobbi feels a presence that is spiritual and physical. She has the quiet strength and endurance it takes to run a marathon.” - Diana Connors, Gloucester, MA.
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Books About Bobbi Gibb
The Girl Who Ran
Children’s Book Written by Frances Poletti & Kristina Yee and Illustrated by Susanna Chapman
When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set-she had to be a part of it. But when the time came to apply for the marathon, she was refused entry. They told her girls don't run, girls can't run. That didn't stop Bobbi. This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966 and how, one step at a time, her grit and determination changed the world. Created in collaboration with Bobbi Gibb, The Girl Who Ran is perfect for would-be runners, kids of all ages, and everyone out there with a love of sport.
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First Ladies of Running
By Amby Burfoot (Author) and Shalane Flanagan (Foreword)
Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn’t always so:
* In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start of a Connecticut 5-miler, officials tried to push her off the road.
* At the 1966 Boston Marathon, Roberta Gibb hid behind a forsythia bush, worried that police might arrest her.
* In coastal Maine, Joan Benoit would stop her workouts to pretend she was picking roadside flowers, embarrassed that her neighbors might spot her running.
First Ladies of Running tells the inspiring stories of these and other fiercely independent runners who refused to give up despite the cultural and sports barriers they faced. Legends such as Doris Brown, Francie Larrieu, Mary Decker, Jackie Hansen, Miki Gorman, and Grete Waitz are chronicled by Runner’s World editor Amby Burfoot. Burfoot even runs the 1994 Marine Corps Marathon with Oprah Winfrey, whose successful finish opened the floodgates for other women runners.
First Ladies of Running is a beautiful and long-overdue tribute to the pioneers of women’s running, and a gift of empowerment for female runners everywhere.
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The Spirit of a Woman
By Terry Laszlo-Gopadze, Nichola Moss, Angeles Arrien
Combining storytelling and courageous honesty, The Spirit of a Woman: Stories to Empower and Inspire is an indispensable resource for every woman, providing inspiring stories of female creativity and compassion for those who want to lead lives full of meaning and purpose.
Consisting of approximately two dozen nonfiction essays—by authors such as Lauren Artress, Christina Baldwin, Bobbi Gibb, Mama Donna Henes, Jyoti, Dr. Gladys McGarey, Suni Paz, Hagit Ra’anan, Janet Grace Riehl, and Sheri Ritchlin—the book is a celebration of courageous women living spiritual lives in the face of challenging circumstances. Each story is unique and demonstrates the art of storytelling at its best.
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