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"Throughout Girl Runner...the details and specificity enhance without distracting. What defines the novel is the depth of Aggie herself; her complexities, her desires and failures and her deep relationships are the book's heart, authentic and beautifully wrought."--Edmonton Journal

"Instantly mesmerizing and effortlessly beautiful, Girl Runner is an unforgettable tale--rich in historical detail and psychological insight--that examines what it means to be a woman and an athlete, proving that some truths really do surpass the bounds of time."--Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia

""Girl Runner is a lyrical and achingly sad novel. An independent woman ahead of her time, Aganetha Smart is a fully realized, sympathetic character who will spur readers to think about aging, regret, and the difficult choices life often sends our way."--Books on the Table

"What ensues is a well-paced and beautifully written story which culminates in an important reunion."--Iron Mountain Daily News

"Girl Runner is a lyrical and achingly sad novel. An independent woman ahead of her time, Aganetha Smart is a fully realized, sympathetic character who will spur readers to think about aging, regret, and the difficult choices life often sends our way."--Books on the Table

Aggie s strength and independence in a time of gender inequality will be an inspiration to readers in this poignant story of a life and its redemption. --Booklist"

[A] well-crafted meditation on aging and loss . [Snyder s] inspirational protagonist pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable for women in the first half of the 20th century makes this novel a winner. --Library Journal"

Throughout Girl Runner the details and specificity enhance without distracting. What defines the novel is the depth of Aggie herself; her complexities, her desires and failures and her deep relationships are the book s heart, authentic and beautifully wrought. --Edmonton Journal"

Exhilarating.... Carrie Snyder writes with prowess, immersing readers in each moment. --Shelf Awareness"

A well-paced and beautifully written story which culminates in an important reunion....Carrie Snyder writes a tribute to the early pioneers of women s athletics. --Iron Mountain Daily News"