Alberto Salazar

This book is well framed and constructed, but not expertly written. Some high-level words are misused often, and some malapropisms abound (Long suit? What exactly is a long suit? I know what a strong suit is!). Then again, it doesn't need to be. His life (or should I say death) story itself is quite fascinating in its own right, and the mere telling of it simply with the facts would have been engaging enough. He's very frank, which makes for good reading. You don't think you're being hoodwinked as you're reading it. The man seems like he's straight up. Religion, apparent arrogance, and whatever other lumps he has that make him what he is are put out there to be chewed on and judged. For this reason, it's also a brave book, in my humble opinion. I admire his passion and drive for excellence, whether or not it was innate or driven by his far. Minor gripe: why leave out his Hood to Coast record? That would have rounded things out quite nicely! Whatever future revised edition must include his protege's successes. Galen and Farrah went 1-2 in the Olympics shortly after the book was published. How awesome?… (més)