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Terry & Me: The Inside Story of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
There has never been a Canadian quite like Terry Fox and there’s never been a story quite like The Marathon of Hope. A twenty-two-year-old cancer survivor and amputee, Terry set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland in April 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. His first months on the road in Atlantic Canada and Quebec were not only physically taxing—he ran the equivalent of a marathon a day—but frustrating as Canadians were slow to recognize and support his endeavor. That all changed when he met a young man named Bill Vigars, who on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society led a campaign to ensure that every person in Canada knew the story of this outstanding young man. Vigars was by Fox’s side through all the highs and lows until the tragic end of his journey in Thunder Bay. A recurrence of his cancer cut short Terry’s dream and, soon, his life. Now, for the first time, Vigars tells the inside story of the Marathon of Hope—the logistical nightmares, boardroom battles, and moments of pure magic—while giving us a fresh, insightful portrait of one of the greatest Canadians who ever lived.
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260 pages, Paperback
Published August 29, 2023
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November 11, 2023I am the author. I apologize for the incompetence of the publisher for the horrible proofreading of the manuscript. This is not what was submitted. The same goes for the incompetence of the audible book. My hands are tied. The story was a work of love. I am disappointed and hurt by the lack of professionalism by the publisher.
August 23, 2023
In my opinion, with more attention to editing, this would have been a 5-star book. While I have never read anything more shoddily edited, the content was interesting and historically significant. I am disappointed, given the books value and significance, that no one noticed all of the errors.
December 13, 2023
my favourite nonfiction books are always those that can teach me something while making me feel something, and this one did both. there are definitely grammatical errors and it’s disappointing that the publisher didn’t put more care into removing; the author himself (presuming it’s his real account of course) left a review mentioning the same disappointment. i don’t think they retract from the story told, though, which does exactly what it aimed to do. it contains details of the marathon of hope that have never been shared before, humanizes a man now deemed a canadian legend, and continues to immortalize the legacy of terry fox. i think anyone who grew up in canada won’t be able to read this without being moved (i felt emotional to the point of tears multiple times), and anyone who did not would also greatly benefit from the story and longevity of terry fox and the marathon of hope!
May 12, 2024
I can’t believe it has taken me this long to read the story of Terry Fox. I loved this one so much- Doug’s perspective and learning how the Canadian cancer society was involved was so interesting. Terry’s story is so profound.
October 25, 2023
A good book, but unfortunately has a large number of distracting typos!
April 22, 2024
Yes there are typos and grammatical mistakes but regardless the courage, the determination and the love and respect for Terry Fox was evident. I have a much better understanding of the Marathon of Hope. Definitely recommend reading this story.
October 16, 2023
This is the most personal perspective of the Marathon of Hope I’ve read. It’s obvious that Bill Vigars loved Terry. He seems to have spent all of the years since he promised to keep the run alive doing just that.
The addition of different peoples’ perspectives, at the part of the run they participated in, added nice dimension to the story. So many people who met that summer seem to have kept in touch over the next 40 years.
Despite knowing the sad ending, I appreciated how Bill presented Terry’s death as a part of his living legacy.
I highly recommend this book for those of us who remember Terry and especially those who don’t know about him yet.
The addition of different peoples’ perspectives, at the part of the run they participated in, added nice dimension to the story. So many people who met that summer seem to have kept in touch over the next 40 years.
Despite knowing the sad ending, I appreciated how Bill presented Terry’s death as a part of his living legacy.
I highly recommend this book for those of us who remember Terry and especially those who don’t know about him yet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2024
This is fairly good book!
I can remember learning about Terry Fox in elementary school. In fact, sometimes I think of Terry’s dedication, in order to push myself towards my own goals. So when I saw this book on the shelve at our local indigo I was immediately drawn to it.
I loved learning about all of the hard work behind the marathon of hope; all of the hours, people and effort it took to make Terry and his movement an international sensation.
There was definitely the odd grammatical error within the book but, not so much as to wreck my reading experience.
It did take me a while to finish this book but regardless I enjoyed the read :)
I can remember learning about Terry Fox in elementary school. In fact, sometimes I think of Terry’s dedication, in order to push myself towards my own goals. So when I saw this book on the shelve at our local indigo I was immediately drawn to it.
I loved learning about all of the hard work behind the marathon of hope; all of the hours, people and effort it took to make Terry and his movement an international sensation.
There was definitely the odd grammatical error within the book but, not so much as to wreck my reading experience.
It did take me a while to finish this book but regardless I enjoyed the read :)
December 7, 2025
Bill Vigars was working for the Canadian Cancer Society when he was sent to check out a young man running across Canada, raising money for cancer reseach. He joined Terry Fox on day 58 of his Marathon of Hope across Canada, just before he crossed from New Brunswick into Quebec. At that point, two months into his effort, Terry was mostly unknown, running mostly unsupported across the country.
This book tells how Mr. Vigars tried to support Terry, both within the Cancer Society and by raising awareness amongst Canadians at large. It captures the triumphs, the highlights, and the back-breaking effort that Terry put into each day of his run. It also shares the frustrations, the setbacks, and the raw emotions on display when some people criticized Terry and accused him of faking part of his marathon.
Mr. Vigars' personality comes through strongly in its pages: he's clearly an imperfect person, who loses his temper and makes mistakes. He was also facing his own struggles, of separation with his wife, managing his young kids, and insecurity about his job as he was constantly fighting back against the Cancer Society's demands, in order to protect Terry.
The tale is mostly told well (though there are a surprising number of editing mistakes that made their way through to the final copy). It goes from tiny moments of interactions with Terry, showing him as a young athlete trying his best, and how his day-to-day decisions echoed upwards to the levels of national attention he would eventually receive.
Like many Canadians, I feel fiercely protective of Terry Fox and his legacy, and I was initially hesitant about this book. Was it just a cash-grab by someone on the sidelines? It most certainly is not: it's hard to doubt Mr. Vigars sincerity, and his need to share his perspective on one of Canada's greatest heroes. It's a well-told historical document by a significant participant, sprinkled with frequent quotes from others along the way. The book walks the line between lionizing Terry and his incredible accomplishments, and painting him as an imperfect, occasionally flawed human being, a young man who was unbelievably only 21 when he embarked on his journey.
45 years after his historic run, it's hard to separate the legend of Terry Fox, and the actual flawed, very human young man trying his best and hoping he could make a difference. This book shares those everyday, human interactions with others, and helps us remember that Terry saw himself as an average guy, fighting the elements, pushing himself through unbelieveable pain and exhaustion in order to make difference.
Terry Fox is rightly lionized as a Canadian hero. We can gaze back at him and consider his $100 million raised for cancer in his name. But this book reminds us he and his support staff had to use a smelly chemical toilet in a van, find places on the road to eat and sleep, and risked their lives on busy highways.
I shed tears at his account of the painful moments when Terry realized he had to stop his run near Thunder Bay, when the doctors realized his cancer was back and he was forced to return home. But ultimately, the book is uplifting, without delving into melodrama or hero worship. It's straighforward, and restrained, and gives us one more angle on the exceptional life of a true Canadian hero.
This book tells how Mr. Vigars tried to support Terry, both within the Cancer Society and by raising awareness amongst Canadians at large. It captures the triumphs, the highlights, and the back-breaking effort that Terry put into each day of his run. It also shares the frustrations, the setbacks, and the raw emotions on display when some people criticized Terry and accused him of faking part of his marathon.
Mr. Vigars' personality comes through strongly in its pages: he's clearly an imperfect person, who loses his temper and makes mistakes. He was also facing his own struggles, of separation with his wife, managing his young kids, and insecurity about his job as he was constantly fighting back against the Cancer Society's demands, in order to protect Terry.
The tale is mostly told well (though there are a surprising number of editing mistakes that made their way through to the final copy). It goes from tiny moments of interactions with Terry, showing him as a young athlete trying his best, and how his day-to-day decisions echoed upwards to the levels of national attention he would eventually receive.
Like many Canadians, I feel fiercely protective of Terry Fox and his legacy, and I was initially hesitant about this book. Was it just a cash-grab by someone on the sidelines? It most certainly is not: it's hard to doubt Mr. Vigars sincerity, and his need to share his perspective on one of Canada's greatest heroes. It's a well-told historical document by a significant participant, sprinkled with frequent quotes from others along the way. The book walks the line between lionizing Terry and his incredible accomplishments, and painting him as an imperfect, occasionally flawed human being, a young man who was unbelievably only 21 when he embarked on his journey.
45 years after his historic run, it's hard to separate the legend of Terry Fox, and the actual flawed, very human young man trying his best and hoping he could make a difference. This book shares those everyday, human interactions with others, and helps us remember that Terry saw himself as an average guy, fighting the elements, pushing himself through unbelieveable pain and exhaustion in order to make difference.
Terry Fox is rightly lionized as a Canadian hero. We can gaze back at him and consider his $100 million raised for cancer in his name. But this book reminds us he and his support staff had to use a smelly chemical toilet in a van, find places on the road to eat and sleep, and risked their lives on busy highways.
I shed tears at his account of the painful moments when Terry realized he had to stop his run near Thunder Bay, when the doctors realized his cancer was back and he was forced to return home. But ultimately, the book is uplifting, without delving into melodrama or hero worship. It's straighforward, and restrained, and gives us one more angle on the exceptional life of a true Canadian hero.
November 23, 2023
You should read this book.
This is a unique kind of memoir, and a unique kind of tribute. Many, many books and documentaries already exist about Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope - both the original run itself and its legacy, all these 43 years later. It is the single largest fundraiser for cancer WORLDWIDE, which is astonishing in itself. But Vigars's stories and perspectives are quite niche compared to others out there. As the representative from the Canadian Cancer Society who was responsible for looking after Terry on his run, Vigars not only was part of the run in a logistical way that few others were, but he got to know Terry (and his brother and bestie, too) in a more intimate way than most others did.
Vigars isn't the most compelling storyteller. I am guessing this is why he had a ghostwriter (or "collaborator" as he calls him in the book). But the stories he has inside him are more than worth hearing. They show a side of Terry we don't see enough of in other places. For example, how much Terry loved kids -- these stories were so cute, so touching, so funny! I especially enjoyed the stories that involved Vigars's own children. I also loved that Vigars included so many raw, real stories about how Terry himself was still an adolescent. Whether it was how goofy he was with his brother, or how smitten he might get with a girl his own age - these soft, vulnerable stories of Terry paint him as more of a human than most others I've heard. It's hard to remember this at times, when the mainstream persona of Terry seems to be about how super-human he was as an athlete, or how headstrong and obstinate he was as a personality in the public eye.
I mean, let's pause to remind ourselves that Terry ran a marathon EACH DAY, with a prosthetic, in 1980. He was only 21 when he began, and we all know how this ended, so to see these tiny, unvarnished, raw moments where he is just a 21-year-old young man with hopes and dreams like anyone else -- it's sweet and refreshing. There are tears too, but they are tears of inspiration and gratitude.
So yes, you should read this book. But you know who else *should have read* this book? A goddamned EDITOR. It is the most shoddily edited book I have ever read, and it's shocking to know that it made it to the publisher with so many errors. There is at least one major (burdensome) error every 5 pages. It's hugely distracting. I also think perhaps Vigars could have benefitted from a wider editing workshop. Some stories are connected in strange ways, and could be organized better. In other places, a few small details would be better left out, as their inclusion is dated and leaves the reader trying not to think of Vigars and his crew as sexist or ageist. I know the 80s weren't the same as today, but some of these details just aren't necessary.
Even with that said, this is a meaningful read and I have been thinking a lot about it ever since I put it down. Strongly recommended!
This is a unique kind of memoir, and a unique kind of tribute. Many, many books and documentaries already exist about Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope - both the original run itself and its legacy, all these 43 years later. It is the single largest fundraiser for cancer WORLDWIDE, which is astonishing in itself. But Vigars's stories and perspectives are quite niche compared to others out there. As the representative from the Canadian Cancer Society who was responsible for looking after Terry on his run, Vigars not only was part of the run in a logistical way that few others were, but he got to know Terry (and his brother and bestie, too) in a more intimate way than most others did.
Vigars isn't the most compelling storyteller. I am guessing this is why he had a ghostwriter (or "collaborator" as he calls him in the book). But the stories he has inside him are more than worth hearing. They show a side of Terry we don't see enough of in other places. For example, how much Terry loved kids -- these stories were so cute, so touching, so funny! I especially enjoyed the stories that involved Vigars's own children. I also loved that Vigars included so many raw, real stories about how Terry himself was still an adolescent. Whether it was how goofy he was with his brother, or how smitten he might get with a girl his own age - these soft, vulnerable stories of Terry paint him as more of a human than most others I've heard. It's hard to remember this at times, when the mainstream persona of Terry seems to be about how super-human he was as an athlete, or how headstrong and obstinate he was as a personality in the public eye.
I mean, let's pause to remind ourselves that Terry ran a marathon EACH DAY, with a prosthetic, in 1980. He was only 21 when he began, and we all know how this ended, so to see these tiny, unvarnished, raw moments where he is just a 21-year-old young man with hopes and dreams like anyone else -- it's sweet and refreshing. There are tears too, but they are tears of inspiration and gratitude.
So yes, you should read this book. But you know who else *should have read* this book? A goddamned EDITOR. It is the most shoddily edited book I have ever read, and it's shocking to know that it made it to the publisher with so many errors. There is at least one major (burdensome) error every 5 pages. It's hugely distracting. I also think perhaps Vigars could have benefitted from a wider editing workshop. Some stories are connected in strange ways, and could be organized better. In other places, a few small details would be better left out, as their inclusion is dated and leaves the reader trying not to think of Vigars and his crew as sexist or ageist. I know the 80s weren't the same as today, but some of these details just aren't necessary.
Even with that said, this is a meaningful read and I have been thinking a lot about it ever since I put it down. Strongly recommended!
October 30, 2024
I've read a few books about Terry Fox and was a volunteer with our local Terry Fox Run. Bill Vigars, who passed away a few weeks ago, worked for the Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario and became Terry's public relations officer just before he entered Ontario. Bill's goal was to help raise awareness of what Terry was doing, therefore raising funds for cancer research. They spent a lot of time together and became friends. It was interesting to get a more personal and up-close account of his run from someone so close to him and still meant a lot to him all these years later.
Terry was an ordinary young man living in Port Coquitlam, BC. He was athletic and enjoyed running and basketball. When he was 19, they discovered he had a cancerous tumour and his right leg was amputated at the knee. With an artificial leg, he began running again and played wheelchair basketball.
On April 12, 1980, Terry began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began in St. John's, NF, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. On September 1, 1980, he was forced to end his run outside Thunder Bay because the cancer had spread to his lungs. He headed home to BC immediately to begin treatment and passed away in June 1981.
One of Terry's earliest supporters was Isadore Sharp, founder of the Four Seasons Hotels, who proposed an annual fundraising run in Terry's name. Terry agreed but insisted that the runs be non-competitive. The first Terry Fox Run was on on September 13, 1981 ... over 300,000 people took part and raised $3.5 million. The Run has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research ... almost a billion dollars has been raised.
In the middle of the book, there were 15 pages of pictures, some I've never seen before. One major criticism of the book is there were an appalling amount of typos and grammatical errors in this book ... whoever signed off on it at the publisher should be fired.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2024/10...
Terry was an ordinary young man living in Port Coquitlam, BC. He was athletic and enjoyed running and basketball. When he was 19, they discovered he had a cancerous tumour and his right leg was amputated at the knee. With an artificial leg, he began running again and played wheelchair basketball.
On April 12, 1980, Terry began the Marathon of Hope, a cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. He hoped to raise one dollar from each of Canada's 24 million people. He began in St. John's, NF, in April and ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day. On September 1, 1980, he was forced to end his run outside Thunder Bay because the cancer had spread to his lungs. He headed home to BC immediately to begin treatment and passed away in June 1981.
One of Terry's earliest supporters was Isadore Sharp, founder of the Four Seasons Hotels, who proposed an annual fundraising run in Terry's name. Terry agreed but insisted that the runs be non-competitive. The first Terry Fox Run was on on September 13, 1981 ... over 300,000 people took part and raised $3.5 million. The Run has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research ... almost a billion dollars has been raised.
In the middle of the book, there were 15 pages of pictures, some I've never seen before. One major criticism of the book is there were an appalling amount of typos and grammatical errors in this book ... whoever signed off on it at the publisher should be fired.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2024/10...
September 6, 2023
The story inside this book is about hope, resilience and perseverance. Terry Fox wanted all of us to know that the TRUE story was about finding a cure for fucking cancer… Yes, thanks to this amazing, young human, monies have been raised and research has been happening, but the rate of cancers in the world appears to be growing at a baffling pace. What gives? How much of money raised goes directly to scientists who are diligently searching for that elusive cure?
I enjoyed the “behind the scenes” view of events surrounding the Marathon of Hope and learned a great deal about Terry and his ultimate determination to finish what he’d started, thanks to the author.
I read the ebook version and was really disappointed in the amount of typos, missing words and grammatical errors found throughout the book, hence my 4 star rating.
I enjoyed the “behind the scenes” view of events surrounding the Marathon of Hope and learned a great deal about Terry and his ultimate determination to finish what he’d started, thanks to the author.
I read the ebook version and was really disappointed in the amount of typos, missing words and grammatical errors found throughout the book, hence my 4 star rating.
March 24, 2024
I enjoyed the little inside looks at Terry’s run and backstory. There were so many fascinating parts of his life that were new to me. Vigars added an unparalleled depth, authenticity, and texture to Terry’s challenging journey. Some stories gave me chills thinking about the stoic suffering Terry endured, while other times the author overstated and repeated simple trait descriptions like determination. There were numerous spelling and grammar errors and that may have led the reader astray. The dual authorship made the read a bit clunky and the writing style was a weakness. Overall this read was impactful for its inspiring and awesome content. Terry was described as a complex and wise individual and not simplified or glorified as just a Canadian hero.
October 21, 2023
I am in awe of Terry Fox!! we visited his monument, donate to his memory and appreciate all he has done for cancer research which has supported treatment options for those afflicted with cancer.
I learned a lot of new tidbits about this tenacious, resilient young man and his Marathon of Hope... as well as the supporting cast that travelled with him, organized and managed logistics.
Terry and his legacy are 5 star. unfortunately, this book was filled with many typos. I wonder why the editing team did not use spell check? this did not take away from Terry's story and legacy but was a reflection of the publishing team.
one more tip... tissues are necessary...
I learned a lot of new tidbits about this tenacious, resilient young man and his Marathon of Hope... as well as the supporting cast that travelled with him, organized and managed logistics.
Terry and his legacy are 5 star. unfortunately, this book was filled with many typos. I wonder why the editing team did not use spell check? this did not take away from Terry's story and legacy but was a reflection of the publishing team.
one more tip... tissues are necessary...
November 18, 2023
This was tough to rate. On one hand, it is a heartfelt tribute to the great Terry Fox by a friend and confidante. I enjoyed Bill’s stories from the road and his behind the scenes perspective on the Marathon of Hope. What a time to have been alive in Canada (I was born in the early 80s so just missed it). However, I am incredibly disappointed by the poor quality editing. There are an astounding number of typos throughout the book that should have been caught by the editors/publisher before it went to print. It is an insult to Terry’s legacy to have these obvious errors distract from Bill’s storytelling.
April 20, 2024
5 stars for the inside info of Terry's run. 1 star for the hundreds of incorrect words randomly placed throughout the Ebook edition. Zero spelling mistakes so it appears that the editing process was pushing the Spellcheck button & that's it, without considering if the word was supposed to be 'threw' or 'flow', 'gentle' or 'mantle', 'puppy' or 'happy' & so on. Literally hundreds & hundreds.
Vigars clearly is passionate about his subject & brings a lot to the table. 5 stars minus 1 for the editing.
Vigars clearly is passionate about his subject & brings a lot to the table. 5 stars minus 1 for the editing.
March 3, 2025
A great book on Terry's Marathon of Hope and the back story on the challenges in getting the Canadian Cancer society to support it. Incredibly inspirational to hear how Terry ran a marathon each day for the duration of the trip despite the heat, exhaustion, his low-tech prosthetic, and the busy roads that he had to run along. He made it half-way across the country before his cancer returned and he was forced to abandon his dream. The frequent typos were distracting and surprising in a book like this but didn't detract from the ultimate message and story.
October 21, 2025
This book is a clear and moving account of Terry Fox's astounding will, endurance in the face of incredible physical pain, and personal sacrifice to accomplish his dream. I have been in awe of this young man for forty-five years, and will be until I die. The stories recounted in the book had me weeping openly countless times. Yes, the publisher's sloppy editing is grating, but nothing can diminish the book's impact. It is well written and engaging start to finsh.
If you haven't read this book, please do. You will be inspired by one of the greatest Canadian heroes that has ever been.
If you haven't read this book, please do. You will be inspired by one of the greatest Canadian heroes that has ever been.
September 30, 2023
Just finished this book-it didn't take long. This is a great account of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope told by someone who was there. Even the most jaded reader couldn't help but be impressed by Terry's courage and determination. It's also remarkable how many people stepped up to donate and help with the run. My only complaint is that there was some sloppy editing, as others have noted. Well worth a read, especially if you like inspiring stories.
July 28, 2024
The book was not perfect, but I still found it very impactful. I found myself moved by the author’s heartfelt memories of Terry. I grew doing the Terry Fox Run in Coquitlam. I knew the big legacy of Terry Fox, but this book made him human. My interest in reading more about Terry came from Ryan Keeping’s run across Canada for the Heart and Stroke foundation and his intentional recalling of Terry Fox “the greatest Canadian,” in his opinion.
April 23, 2025
This is a great book and Bill Vigar did a great job recounting his experiences with the Marathon of Hope. The personal stories about his time with Terry Fox, his team and family are genuinely heartfelt and provide great insight into an incredible chapter in Canadian history. Highly recommend this wonderful book!
I would have given it 5 stars if not for the many typos and proofing errors. This is not a reflection on the author or the content.
I would have given it 5 stars if not for the many typos and proofing errors. This is not a reflection on the author or the content.
August 10, 2025
An interesting and inspiring read about Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. It's unfortunate that the book was so poorly edited, with numerous grammatical errors. (The author himself responded to an earlier review on Goodreads, indicating that he was very disappointed with the final version.) Other than that, it's eye opening to read a behind-the-scenes account of the run, and worth the read if you can overlook some significant errors.
September 30, 2023
Truly a great read with great stories about the Marathon of Hope. It would have been a five star rating but the proofreading was terrible in this novel. Definitely could have used more love and time in the editing / proofreading department. A great book showing the daily struggles, daily accomplishments and the amazing journey of Terry Fox.
January 26, 2024
It was my first Terry Fox book. What an account of the journey, the man, the run and the magic it must have created in Canada. In our deeply cynical times, it’s wonderful to be reminded of accounts like these. The tears flowed many times. 4 and not 5 stars because there were far too many typos - that should have been caught.
April 24, 2025
Another fantastic book with terrific insight into Terry, the Marathon of Hope and everyone who made it possible. I loved rehashing the story that was taught in school and learning much more.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to the editing but that is not on the author and he addresses it in the comments.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to the editing but that is not on the author and he addresses it in the comments.
August 17, 2025
This is an insider’s view of Terry Fox‘s Marathon of Hope, written by Bill Vigars, who accompanied Terry on his journey through Ontario. Bill and Terry became good friends, and Bill remains one of the biggest advocates for Terry Fox and his dream to find a cure for cancer. It is a heartfelt and inspiring story.
October 16, 2023
Every Canadian should read this book. I had a lump in my throat for most of the time I was reading this or actual tears. Terry Fox is a hero and inspiration. This inside story of what life was like on the ground during the Marathon of Hope is incredible.
November 10, 2023
A great review of the Terry Fox journey and legacy. I did find it a little dry throughout but as a historical recount this is par for the course. I was interested to hear some of the inner tales. A little surprised/disappointed by the typos.
May 4, 2024
I have a soft spot in my heart for Terry Fox. He started his marathon of hope on my birthday in 1980. I love reading everything at anything about him. This book made me happy and sad if I could give it 10 stars I would thank you Bill for writing it.
September 2, 2024
I had never heard the story of Terry Fox before reading this book, and this was maybe the best way to hear it from the inside out. Very direct, inspirational and heartbreaking. Would highly recommend. What an amazing person and story
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