Running Lean [run·ning leen]
A term referring to a deficiency of fuel in the fuel-to-air ratio of an internal combustion engine.
A physical condition where not enough caloric fuel is present for optimal performance of the body.
A spiritual condition in which a believer relies on his own strengths.
Equilibrium. That’s what Stacey and Calvin found in each other. He is as solid as his beloved vintage motorcycle and helps quiet the constant clamor in Stacey’s mind. She is a passionate, creative spirit—and a lifeline after Calvin’s soldier brother dies.
But lately the balance is off. Calvin’s grief is taking new and more dangerous forms. Voices of self-loathing are dominating Stacey’s life. When struggles with body image threaten her health, Calvin can’t bear to lose another person that he loves. Taking action may destroy their relationship, but the alternative could be much more costly.
A term referring to a deficiency of fuel in the fuel-to-air ratio of an internal combustion engine.
A physical condition where not enough caloric fuel is present for optimal performance of the body.
A spiritual condition in which a believer relies on his own strengths.
Equilibrium. That’s what Stacey and Calvin found in each other. He is as solid as his beloved vintage motorcycle and helps quiet the constant clamor in Stacey’s mind. She is a passionate, creative spirit—and a lifeline after Calvin’s soldier brother dies.
But lately the balance is off. Calvin’s grief is taking new and more dangerous forms. Voices of self-loathing are dominating Stacey’s life. When struggles with body image threaten her health, Calvin can’t bear to lose another person that he loves. Taking action may destroy their relationship, but the alternative could be much more costly.
(from goodreads)
This book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I was able to relate to both characters in so many different ways. I picked up this book at a highly emotional time for me, so maybe that's why I felt so in tune with it, but I believe God sent it to me. It came in the mail one day for no reason. I hadn't ordered it, or entered to win it or anything. It just came, with no instructions for reviews or anything like that.
And I loved it.
It took me a while to read it, but not at all for lack of interest. Not exactly suspenseful, but it did keep me turning the pages, and it wasn't at all boring. It was a very sweet book that somehow made me want to laugh on one page and then had me bawling on the next.
And I loved it.
It took me a while to read it, but not at all for lack of interest. Not exactly suspenseful, but it did keep me turning the pages, and it wasn't at all boring. It was a very sweet book that somehow made me want to laugh on one page and then had me bawling on the next.
I messaged Mrs. Sharples when I was halfway through it and thanked her so much for writing it for me and we had a nice conversation, after which she sent me her autograph and the Running Lean bookmarks.
I would definitely recommend this book for people who like to read Christian stories but who get tired of the preaching that seems to come with it, along with overly sensitive men, and characters who live perfect lives. This book has none of those annoying cliches and it is amazing.
I would definitely recommend this book for people who like to read Christian stories but who get tired of the preaching that seems to come with it, along with overly sensitive men, and characters who live perfect lives. This book has none of those annoying cliches and it is amazing.
Go get a copy. You won't regret it.
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