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Flagstaff Hill

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This book had me screaming at some characters, crying with others and made me feel like I was with them in their everyday living. I felt as if I was walking along with the characters because the author put so much description in his book. I could feel their pain, and visualize all the different beautiful scenes that took place in this book. This is a must read!!!!!

I picked up Flagstaff Hill and couldn't put it down until I was done. It was a great read from start to finish with wonderful characters and layers of intrigue. For those from Pittsburgh, it's a must because it features many of the old familiar places.

Jim Enright's new book brought back a lot of good and interesting memories from time past. You see I have known Jim for over 25 years. We ran and raced together on the roads and trails of Pittsburgh. He was instrumental in helping The Greater Pittsburgh Road Runners get started in Pittsburgh.
His knowledge of running and coaching is interwoven with an interesting and somewhat mysterious plot of what happens to Tommy Hanlon. Runners are somewhat introverted and often are misunderstood by others. He does an excellent job in bringing the story of good runner to a positive conclusion. I liked the places that Jim mentions in Pittsburgh where Tommy runs because I have run those places and races around the city of Pittsburgh. All Pittsburgh runners should read this book to bring back those nostalgic years of yesterday.I look forward to Jim's next book!

Jim Enright was actually my cross country coach for my last two years of high school. I had no idea he was a writer, a chemist, or even a hiker. I was so impressed with his knowledge; the book covers so many topics including national parks, chemistry, running, law, etc. He fits all that information into the book while still having a great plot. Its a great book and coach enright is a great guy.

Easy reading with a good story line. A truly inspiring story for anyone who loves to run, and for all of us who sometimes feel that life is unfair.

Mr Enright is actualy my coach and if I had not stumbled upon this book then i never would have known about it. Because of his modesty he had never even mentioned the fact that he was a novelist to anyone on the team? I am in the process of reading it and so far i have found it very powerfull. It has hit home to me as a runner and a human being.

Mr. Jim Enright coaches at my school. He and his wife are so dedicated. We love the Enrights.