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Stronger than the Dark

Exploring the Intimate Relationship Between Running and Depression

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Stronger than the Dark

By: Cory Reese
Narrated by: Kyle Tait
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In his gripping memoir, Cory Reese offers a compelling and vulnerable insight into the pervasive destruction of depression. Drawing on lessons learned over a decade of ultramarathon running, Stronger than the Dark offers a powerful new approach in the battle against depression: the willingness to embrace suffering.

In a moment of physical and mental crisis during a 314-mile race across Tennessee, he realizes with clarity life’s ultimate purpose. We are here to endure. We are here to help others turn pain into peace. We are here to be a beacon of kindness and compassion.

Cory’s beautifully broken path of healing speaks to anyone feeling lost in insecurity or despair and gives hope that even in life’s darkest moments, we can find the light.

©2021 Cory Reese (P)2021 Cory Reese Mental Health Mood Disorders Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Sports Health Inspiring Heartfelt

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Honest Memoir • Inspiring Story • Fine Narration • Thought-provoking Content • Emotional Tale • Helpful Interviews
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Very deft for me. I used to joke that I don't run, but I listen to books about running. This title is an excellent addition to "Nowhere Near First". As I said I don't run, but I did in high school. My cross country coach passed away in 2019. He was a legend and a mentor. This story was helpful in processing my coach passing away. Kyle Fait did a fine narration. I suspect not everyone will have the same take on this, but I found it valuable. Also the discussion was useful in coming to terms with faith.

What A Wonderful Soul

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I’ve always known Cory to be funny Cory or fast Cory but never sad Cory. I have enjoyed every one of his books and have been encouraged to keep running from him. I am truly appreciative of his openness to document his story of realizing and facing his vulnerabilities and struggles with depression. Especially learning how to ask for help. Anxiety and depression has always carried a stigma and I loved that he shared his story to let us all know we too can ask for help, maybe recognize someone we love needs help. I hope you would take the time to read or listen to this story. I’m taking away a handful of new tools and am sure I will listen to this a few more times. We’re not alone, thanks Cory!

Wow- thank you Cory for sharing!

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Reading and listening to this book has been the PERFECT medicine at this point in my life! Thank you Cory for sharing your knowledge, story, sense of humor and love.

AMAZING!!!

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A tender, funny, honest memoir about how the practice of running helped one runner find the strength to meet the challenge of depression. The interviews at the end of the book are a welcome bonus. The narrator was fine, but I regret that the author didn’t read his own book - his own voice makes his storytelling even more vibrant

Cory Reese: road angel

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Cory puts a bright light on his mental health struggles. This book examines his problems and the work he is doing to move forward in an honest and meaningful way. Hopefully more people will feel better about seeking help for their emotional health in the same way we seek help for injury or other illnesses.

Life, Mental Health and Running

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I Highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with mental health issues, so all of us. The author opens up with vulnerability in a deeply meaningful way. You’ll find hope, self care kindness, and humor in this book. It’s a book that may just change the way we look at therapy, ultra running, and our fellow humans. I loved this book.

Amazing book about depression and the strategies that help.

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Cory shows us all that we have the strength to be strong in the dark.

Inspiring

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I love all Cory Reese books. I find them so inspiring and funny and with this book, very real and thought provoking. I don’t struggle with the issues Cory does but someone I love does. This helped me to see things from a different perspective. Thank you for sharing this part of your story.

A powerful and thought provoking book. Always Inspiring!

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Cory’s details really touched the heart in this emotional tale of running, depression and social work. Love his brutal honesty!

Great Emotional Bio!

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This book helped me a lot. I was able to start moving past my depression and focus on what I can control. Loved the humor honesty and overall personality of this book. Cory is a great writer and runner who is relatable on so many levels .

Worth reading !

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