Again to Carthage by John L. Parker Jr. Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Again to Carthage
Book Review: Bittersweet years
Summary: 3 Stars
John L. Parker has clearly given a lot of thought to an athlete's aging and the ways in which the bodies that work so beautifully when we're young begin to be a little less reliable. Overcoming the encroachments of age, as Quenton Cassidy does, makes for some thrilling descriptions of running and racing. Be forewarned, though, that those running scens are rather sparingly doled out--at one point it seemed like the sequel to "Once A Runner" would have been more accurately titled "Now a Fisherman." But, like running itself, pushing through the tedious patches sets you up for a rewarding finish.Book Review: Book review
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to any runner. I received the book in excellent condition.Book Review: Cult Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a thoroughly weird and hypnotic book that deserves its reputation as a cult classic. While the writing is uneven in places the descriptions of the runner's life are unparalleled.Book Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
Much like its predecessor, this book is intoxicating. Not only is this book an incredible glimpse into the running world, but it is an elegy of Florida, the way we once knew it.
Beautifully written and expertly crafted, this book takes us on a journey that runners of all distances will understand and enjoy. Quenton Cassidy is our companion on those lonely roads! Thank you John Parker!
Book Review: Fishing, Running and Continuous Improvement
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished reading Again to Cathage following a first time read of Once a Runner. I cannot believe that I waited this long to read OAR, a really inspirational book on the commitment it takes to be excellent at anything, especially running. Although meaningful to all runners, these books are especially poignant to those who competed in the early seventies and who still loved the draw of self-improvement in running after college or as grad students. Although both books are semi-autobiographical, Again to Carthage seemed the more difficult challenge for Parker as it may rely less on his personal running experiences. It seems to be at least as much about his passion for fishing as for running and both include highly credible accounts of the camaraderie common to both activities. In OAR there is virtually no account of Cassidy's (Parker's) family and his parents are a glaring omission. I was wondering how this might change with Again to Carthage in which he recounts activities with every relative imaginable, except his parents. His mother is never mentioned as far as I can tell and his father only in passing. I wondered what the reason might be for this. Again to Carthage is a mature and believable follow-up to OAR and I commend Parker for producing another remarkable tale.
Daniel M. Ennis (Richmond, VA)