Becoming Forrest, Rob Pope
Becoming Forrest, Rob Pope
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Becoming Forrest

Author: Rob Pope

Narrator: Rob Pope

Unabridged: 12 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperNorth

Published: 10/14/2021

Synopsis

The remarkable true story of an unrivalled journey to recreate the greatest run in film history: 15,621 miles, five-times across the United States. ‘Rob Pope has made his name revelling in challenges that range from the unconventional to the extraordinary.’ BBC News Becoming Forrest His remarkable journey covered 15,600 miles, the distance from the North to the South Pole and a third of the way back. Over a grueling 18 months, braving injuries, blizzards, forest fires and deadly wildlife, he crossed the United States five times. During one of the most turbulent periods in recent American history, Rob immersed himself in American life. His time on the open road saw him forever changed, trying to make that difference, in the process of Becoming Forrest. This is a tale of one man who just wanted to make a difference.

About Rob Pope

Rob Pope is one of Britain’s best-known ultra-athletes. He has competed in long-distance races around the world, including the legendary Marathon des Sables, as well as becoming the host of the Red Bull podcast ‘How to be Superhuman.’ He runs to raise funds and awareness for the WWF and Peace Direct and holds a Guinness World Record for fastest marathon dressed as a film character. He can be found on social media as @runroblarun

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristi

I am not a runner. I am not athletic. I was not sure I would enjoy listening to a book about a man who ran across America (4 times!). I was very pleasantly surprised when I learned of Rob Pope's adventures as he ran through 43 of the states during his 15,300 miles run following the route taken by Fo......more

Goodreads review by Michael

I enjoyed reading Becoming Forrest. Easy to read, it is a travelogue from the perspective of a marathon runner emulating Forrest Gump’s 15,000 mile crossings of the US.......more

Goodreads review by Mauricio

Rob is an inspiration, a true living legend and one of the most wonderful human beings to walk this earth. This book is a recognition of the limitless boundaries a human can endure with the right mindset and a funny, insightful and entertaining adventure. A book I will always recommend and continue......more

Goodreads review by Monica

I’m an avid Forest Gump fan, as well passionate about running, this was a great read!! The author adds history , determination and some humor . Maybe we “ can all be a little Forest Gump.”......more

Quotes

‘Rob Pope is a real-life Hollywood superstar!’ , author of ‘A simply staggering feat of endurance and storytelling. The tenacity, curiosity and humour of Rob’s amazing journey comes through in every page of this wonderful tale about people, discovery and a very, very long road.’ , author of ‘With tons of humour Rob Pope takes us into one of the greatest running journeys. Lace up your shoes and enjoy this excellent book!’ runner and author of ‘What Rob has achieved both physically and mentally is mind-blowing, a true feat of human endurance.’ , Ultrarunner ‘A very readable and entertaining travelogue about an effing extraordinary run.’ , author of ‘Most of us watched that scene and thought: cute. Pope watched it and thought: could that be possible? … Like Gump, Pope also experienced what it was like to drift through America when history rears its ugly head. … He brightens people’s day. Pope is serious about running, but, just like Gump, he doesn’t overthink it. Why should someone run? “Because you want to,” he says.’ ‘A stirring chronicle … What quickly becomes striking — on top of the extreme distance of his runs, often “forty miles every day without rest” — is Pope’s innate curiosity and fascination with the world around him. … This is sure to inspire distance runners as well as those interested in a hearty slice of Americana.’ starred review

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