Running to America

An Athlete's Journey from Zimbabwe

Letiwe Marakurwa-Patton, Rebecca Rowden, Rebekah McLeod

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Marigold Press Books
01 August 2024

Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works; Gender studies: women; Sports & outdoor recreation; Track & field sports, athletics

As a young girl living in Zimbabwe, the author discovered she had a talent: running. She joined a local track club, was mentored by a dedicated coach, and eagerly entered the world of cross-country track competition. Her meteoric rise was a surprise, but it was not without sacrifice. She became the Junior Womenʼs World Cross-Country Champion of Zimbabwe. At the age of eighteen, with the goal of becoming a world-class athlete, she traveled to America, a country where she knew no one. The author takes the reader on a bumpy, soul-searching, heartwarming, and sometimes heart-breaking ride. It is a compelling story told with openness, warmth, humor, and insight.

By: Letiwe Marakurwa-Patton, Rebekah McLeod
Edited by: Rebecca Rowden
Imprint: Marigold Press Books
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9781942923763
ISBN 10: 1942923767
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 01 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Letiwe Marakurwa Patton holds dual citizenship in Zimbabwe and the United States of America. Her talent in track earned her a scholarship from the International Olympic Committee to train in the United States. She received an athletic scholarship from the University of Idaho, where she excelled as a distance runner. In 2003, she achieved NCAA D1 All-American status and held the national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase for Zimbabwe, the Big West Conference, and the University of Idaho. She holds B.S. degrees in Marketing and Human Resources Management and a M.S. in Recreation. Her experience as an athlete and coach and her combination of sports and education enables her to make a meaningful impact on athletes and her community. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two.

Reviews for Running to America: An Athlete's Journey from Zimbabwe

"Throughout the memoir, you see a tenacious trailblazer. Letiwe does a great job of taking the reader along to meet her family, friends, coaches, and those who transformed her life beyond what she envisioned. [This memoir] is not a typical immigrant story. At its heart...it will inspire readers to believe anything is possible. ""Vaverengi vachatenda kuti chero chinhu chinogoneka."" -Tina Papaya"