To Boston with Love
Author | : Bobbi Gibb |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2016-06-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 1533673535 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781533673534 |
Rating | : 4/5 (534 Downloads) |
Download or read book To Boston with Love written by Bobbi Gibb and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.