Running Blind

by Rob Matthews

'In my mind's eye I can still see everything. Most of all, I remember clearly the face of a frightened 15-year-old staring back at me in the mirror. This is the last image I have of myself . . . ' this is the inspiring story of Rob Matthews, whose lack of sight must not be confused with a lack of vision. Matthews inherited a congenital condition which left him blind by the age of 20. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he turned to running.

Genres: Biography

321 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bryoni Hartridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiring- picked up in a second hand bookshop and coincidentally the guy is from Kent, ran with my Dad's best friend, and now lives in NZ. Crazy🤷🏼‍♀️

[Fiona Crisp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating memoir on a man's life where he achieves his running dreams despite being blind and having personal tragedies to deal with.

An excellent motivating read.

[Melanie Ryding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly inspirational read: cataloguing his incredible achievements in running despite having a hereditary condition that meant he went blind early in life.

[Ellie]

loved the book.... great inspiring story of an athlete...