Well, as long as we're on the thread of religious texts vs. running books, a favorite of mine that I stumbled on years ago and is helpful for both running and living is the Tao Te Ching, the ancient Taoist text purportedly left behind by Lao Tzu. The Arthur Whaley translation is considered the classic. Grasshopper McGuire ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 12:57 PM Subject: Re: t-and-f: That's my $125 "Once A Runner" on eBay!!!
> > > > > Gerald Woodward wrote: > > >You shouldn't be so narrow minded when it comes to religion. There are > >people on this list of many faiths, and whose religious beliefs are just > as > >strong as yours or stronger. Not everyone is a Christian, nor do they > >intend to become a Christian. It is not up to you to place judgment upon > >them. Only God can do that. > > >It might have been better to just say, 'Want to read a book that can truly > >change your life? Try reading a religious book, whatever your faith or > >beliefs." > > Of course, from discussions I run into on the Web these days, it keeps > seeming that "The Fountainhead" gets cited as often as any religious texts > as a "worldview changer". Although it often seems to me it's more of a > "worldview justifier". > > Me - it was "Run To The Top", in combination with "A Clean Pair of Heels". > Although in the late 70's, being a disciple of Lydiard felt a bit like a > religion, as well. And then, of course, came the Henderson heretical > writings ... ;-) > > Phil > > > >
