Running From Tragedy, Michael Salsbury
Running From Tragedy, Michael Salsbury
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Running From Tragedy

Author: Michael Salsbury

Narrator: Wyatt Prescott

Unabridged: 8 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/24/2025


Synopsis

“Before Michael even wrote this book, I said THIS IS A STORY THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR!” —Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run
In Running from Tragedy, lifelong runner Michael Salsbury shares an emotionally gripping, deeply personal memoir of loss, resilience, and hope. Michael and Gabriella Salsbury’s picture-perfect love story—an athletic Colorado mountain boy and a free-spirited Austrian girl—began with whirlwind romance, world travels, and a fairytale wedding. But their happiness was shattered by unimaginable grief, losing three of their children to a mysterious illness.
As the couple battles heartbreak, a global scientific race unfolds to identify and fight the disease claiming their children. Through it all, Michael weaves his passion for running into the narrative, finding solace and strength in the ultrarunning community. His story offers moments of humor, inspiration, and endurance, blending physical challenges with emotional healing.
Ultimately, Running from Tragedy is a tale of courage, a one-in-a-million medical breakthrough, and a family’s journey toward closure—highlighting how running, science, and love can conquer even the darkest odds.

Reviews

Goodreads review by READER on August 19, 2024

In his heartfelt memoir “Running from Tragedy,” Michael Salsbury describes his family’s search for answers following the devastating deaths of their three daughters from a rare, deadly illness. Salsbury and Gabriella fell in love right away when they met at Club Med in the Bahamas. It did not take lo......more

Goodreads review by Scott on July 27, 2025

This is an amazing memoir. It sat on my nightstand way too long. I got a lot out of it and read it rapidly. Couldn’t put it down. Recommend!!......more

Goodreads review by Natunatu on October 25, 2024

Running from Tragedy by Michael Salsbury is a memoir that masterfully combines heartbreak with moments of humor. While the story of losing three children is deeply tragic, Salsbury’s approach to storytelling is both raw and refreshingly human. His self-effacing humor and candid reflections make the......more

Goodreads review by Bookish_lover1 on October 25, 2024

In Running from Tragedy, Michael Salsbury bares his soul, sharing an intensely personal journey that is both emotionally stirring and deeply inspiring. Salsbury writes with an honesty that makes you feel his raw grief, yet his hopeful tone helps the reader emerge from the sorrow with a renewed sense......more

Goodreads review by Biswajit on October 25, 2024

Running from Tragedy by Michael Salsbury is an extraordinary memoir that combines the physical endurance of a seasoned athlete with the emotional resilience of a grieving father. As a sports journalist, I was intrigued by the way Salsbury intertwines his ultrarunning journey with his family’s tragic......more