Running With My Angel: The remarkable nine lives of a devoted veteran, family man, professor, and athlete

by George Hallman, Lynn Nickles (editor)

From his phenomenal memory, George O. Hallman, Ph.D., describes in fascinating detail what it was like to grow up as a member of the Silent Generation and how a tragic accident on a U.S. Air Force base in Korea led to the loss of his eyesight and the gain of his cherished wife Eileen. With Eileen’s sacrificial support, George became a beloved psychology professor and an extreme marathon runner. George and Eileen raised two sons together and enjoyed a long, happy marriage. Starting with mischievous childhood tales and ending with the profound grief of being separated from the love of his life, George’s beautifully told stories reflect joy, hope, and a constant determination to live each day to the glory of God.

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing story. I had to read parts out loud to my family. So much emotion - laughter & tears. An incredible witness. Now I want to run more! But truly, there is a lot to think about in our own family & time with some good goals to take on for the new year.
Love my birthday call each year, Dr. Hallman!

[Julie Gentino · Rating 4 out of 5]

This memoir is a perfect example of why I love reading books by people in generations other than my own. I can’t tell what I loved more: Dr. George Hallman’s remarkable life story, or his attitude about it. I was simply amazed by his positivity and gratitude toward life; I believe that is something my generation can learn from him. So many people would be beaten down by the adversities he encountered with losing his vision at such a young age, yet he wrote the most beautiful story of choosing to see the good in people and situations, consistent hard work, being a lifelong learner, and trust in God. I was especially touched by his love for his wife and the many people who are part of his life. I want to be more like this man!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to rate an autobiography. The guy lived an interesting life and REALLY loved his wife. I just wanted more truth. He seems to just always be happy, has a good home life with wife and kids and never let being blind slow him down. I get it, but being disabled myself i wanted to hear more of the frustrating parts. The living before ADA law happened and how hard it was to function in society as a blind guy. The struggles of earning a PHD when braille books are hard to come by and everything had to be read to you. Just more than life is always happy.

[Abbey Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed listening to this book read by Nick Sullivan. His voice made it so much better.
Just every day life of George. Although he is blind so his experiences are a little different but he never complained about much .

[Suz S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational life and marriage!

[Mac Connors · Rating 3 out of 5]

70% through before we actually got to running. want what I expected

[Alexandra Bunea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5