The First Season

THE FIRST SEASON is a reminiscent novel of the beginning of high school girls cross country running and the women’s running boom leading up to the first U.S. Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon. Growing up with limited opportunities, and no sports, teenaged Linda feels a disquieting portent as ideas about her future begin to germinate. Amidst the feminist movement of the 1970s, Linda is inspired to attempt to qualify for the first Minnesota Girls State Cross Country Championship, despite her school having no girls team. Running becomes a transformative experience, revealing her inner strength and growing confidence, but also an unexpected, more desolate part of herself. Against the backdrop of The Beatles breakup, moon landings and anti-war protests, Linda experiences the restorative power of running as she charts a course toward personal fulfillment and happiness.
ASIN: B0B5LKHLP2
VSKU: BVV.B0B5LKHLP2.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Barker, Dennis
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.