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Title details for The Bright Side Running Club by Josie Lloyd - Available

The Bright Side Running Club

by Josie Lloyd
Danielle Cohen
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When Keira first receives her breast cancer diagnosis, she never expects to end up joining a running group with three women she's only just met. Totally blind-sided, all she can think about is how she doesn't want to tell her family or step back from work. Nor does she want to be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club. And yet it's running—hot, sweaty, lycra-clad running in the company of brilliant, funny women all going through treatment—that unexpectedly gives Keira the hope she so urgently needs. Because Kiera will not be defined by the C-word. And now, with the Cancer Ladies' Running Club cheering her on, she is going to reclaim everything: her family, her identity, and her life. One step at a time. Moving, uplifting, and full of hope, this beautifully crafted novel about love, family, and the power of finding your tribe is based on the author's own experience with cancer and community.

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  • Release date

    February 17, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666533798
      • File size: 341873 KB
      • Duration: 11:52:14

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 17, 2022

      The latest work of pop fiction--first published in print in 2020--by Lloyd (co-author, with Emlyn Rees, of the "Jack & Amy" series). When 40-something Keira is diagnosed with breast cancer, she never expects to take up running. This new hobby helps her through her cancer journey with new friends and fellow patients. Keira handles her journey with courage and learns to care for herself and also what's most important in life. Despite the heavy topic, the novel is delightful and lighthearted with the right amount of humor and heart. While a cancer diagnosis is the basis for Keira's story, this book is really about the importance of friendships. The emphasis on found family and the importance of community is an unexpected joy to find in a book that could have easily been too cheesy or too heavy. However, manages to strike the perfect balance between the two. Narrator Danielle Cohen brings bubbly Keira and her quirky friends to life. VERDICT A great addition for audiobook collections. Will appeal to those looking for an easy listen or road-trip entertainment.--Elyssa Everling

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Danielle Cohen captures the determination and grace of a woman who is battling breast cancer. To cope with her diagnosis, Keira wants to continue her busy schedule of work and family responsibilities. She slowly accepts reality when she joins a running club with three other cancer patients. The foursome both uplift and mourn with each other. Many emotions in the grieving process take place in Cohen's performance. She expertly depicts the struggles Keira faces despite having the steadfast support of her family and friends. Listeners will find solace in Keira's runs as she and the other patients come to cherish what they have and brave the unfairness of life. G.M. 2023 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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