My Race with Diabetes and the Oli

by Ed Espenshade


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Softcover
$14.99
E-Book
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Softcover
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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 3/29/2016

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 198
ISBN : 9781480829046
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 198
ISBN : 9781480829039

About the Book

While growing up in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Ed Espenshade played catch with his dad, attended Phillies and Sixers games, and dreamed of being an athlete. But soon after he acquired a paper route as a twelfth birthday present, Ed was hit by a car while attempting to cross a road. After blood was drawn during an examination in the emergency room, Ed received shocking news: he had diabetes.

As his path took an unexpected turn, Ed describes how he became more determined than ever to pursue his athletic goals. After an unsuccessful attempt at soccer, Ed eventually found his home as a cross country runner in high school and college. It seemed that Ed was defying all odds as he continued to run hundreds of road races that included four marathons. But everything changed in 2003 when Ed found himself face down on the street during a training run and soon received another stunning diagnosis: he had a rare nonmalignant brain tumor. As he details his continuing journey with two serious health conditions, Ed shines a light on the importance of keeping hope, faith, and perseverance alive in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

In this inspiring memoir, a diabetic endurance athlete shares the story of how he has battled chronic illness by pushing through his hardships and never sacrificing his dreams.


About the Author

Ed Espenshade graduated from Glassboro State College in Financial Studies. After graduation, he worked his way up from a bank teller to a senior auditor. He currently resides in Mt Holly, New Jersey, where he still runs. This is his first book.