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There Is No Wall

By: Allie Bailey
Narrated by: Allie Bailey
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There Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey's brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life.

Told with disarming vulnerability, heartbreaking depth of feeling and dark humour, this isn't a story about how running saved her–she was already running and at the height of her struggles sometimes even winning 100-mile-plus races. But somewhere between the darkest excesses of the music industry and the simple beauty of the ultrarunning scene, Allie found space to listen, learn and put into practice techniques that would go on to save her life and change it for the better.

There Is No Wall is a story about how doing something you love can lead you to achieve things you never thought possible. Running won't save you, but it might buy you the time to save yourself.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Allie Bailey (P)2024 Allie Bailey Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Mental Health Mood Disorders Psychology & Mental Health Running & Jogging Sports Health Substance abuse Funny Inspiring Witty Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

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This is an unvarnished tale of how someone got away with being an alcoholic with serious mental health issues, whilst being a successful ultra runner. It's also story of how they hit rock bottom and found a way out the other side. it's very inspiring, although its also very personal and it's definitely not a self help book. Lots of interesting things to take from it that are helpful though! It's also gripping!

Raw, honest, always interesting, sometimes darkly funny, sometimes beautiful.

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I loved this book, it was raw and beautiful and honest. Well done Allie on sharing your amazing journey.

Binged this over two long runs.

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I'm not sure "loved" is the right word, I can't quite describe the feelings and emotions this book brought on. it is raw, unrelenting and incredible, I could not stop listening. 100% recommended anyone to listen or read

True unrelenting honesty

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Such raw and authentic honesty was so refreshing. Loved that the author narrated it, made it more real. Not just for runners but anyone on or wanting to embark on a journey of healing. I shall think about this book for a long time.

A profound book

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From the opening lines this audio book, read by the author, is simply outstanding. The journey, the drinking, the comments on life, more drinking, the stuff about the dog, some ultra running stuff… less drinking and then a few funny bits, some sad bits and a few helpful bits, some funny helpful, some sad helpful. By far the best audio book I’ve listened to.

Incredible Listen

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An intense, sometimes brutal, honest, raw, painful account of an amazing & inspirational woman's journey to find herself, oh and of course, Pickle Pie ❤️

Raw & Real

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Where do I start. You don’t have to Know who Allie is or be a runner to listen to this book (added bonus if you are either of those but not necessary). Basically if you have ever had any sort of mental health problems … pretty sure that covers most people… you will probably find some to relate to in these words.
I’ve never been an alcoholic, in fact I have actively avoided alcohol during most of my life as having seen and experienced what people are like drunk from a young age and I didn’t want that (I’m not tee total but I might as well be!). My choice of “drug” was food. Eating for comfort, when I was unhappy (which for many years was all the time) I would eat, feel shit, nap then eat some more. So although not the same the correlations are surprising. I also suffer with CPTSD and again lots of Allies words I can massively relate to.
This book takes you honestly with no holds barred to Allies lows but then also shows that you can come out the other side. The real truth it holds though is that there is no magic cure, no quick fix and that even when you are “better” from others point of view it still takes a lot of hard work and it is a constant battle at times.
One of my stories that I always told myself was I was not “normal” … whatever that is. Being able to read books about others that have gone through hard stuff makes me know I am normal and actually I’m a bad ass for dealing with it, just like Allie is.

Brilliant and Honest

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Wow what a great read. Brutally honest words, thought provoking and truly inspiring. Thank you so much for being so open and honest.

Brutally honest and inspiring

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Allie knows what she’s talking about…. She’s lived it, and she writes about it really well. An adventurer, a survivor, a bad ass woman. Get writing the next one, I’m looking forward to it already.

Listened in one go

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This is the most honest book I’ve listened too and Allie’s performance really does her words justice. I’m off to start work on my knowing/doing gap.

Finished in a weekend

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