The Miles We Run

"The doctor's words carved out a chasm between my past and my future. . . . My heart clenched at the unspoken question: Can I have more children? Her eyes met mine as she mouthed a single, earth-shattering word: No." Uncover the layers of Alison Beder Solway's transformative journey in The Miles We Run. Her profoundly moving and candid memoir delves into the multifaceted world of surrogacy, where emotional and physical challenges tested the limits of her resilience through many failed attempts at having another baby. In her heartfelt narrative, Alison confronts the complexities she faced on her path toward motherhood, beginning with the near-death experience that led her to surrogacy. Throughout, she parallels the unwavering discipline required to train for and complete the New York City Marathon, underscoring the extraordinary endurance of the human spirit. Her raw and relatable experiences inspire us to reflect on our own "miles," prompting introspection about the struggles we all face and the unseen fortitude they reveal. The Miles We Run is a tribute to the ever-changing and splendid canvas of life, offering a reminder that hope, in its truest form, is a brave and deliberate decision.