Summer Big Read: Born to Run

The Millburn English Department is launching its second Annual Summer Big Read with a book by Christopher McDougall, which answers the question, why do you human runs?

The award-winning journalist McDougall find the answers the questions surrounding running and life, in his book Born to Run, including what running shoes to buy and what should you eat to be cancer free.

McDougall's book will appeal to anyone, the English department said, as he travels to doctor's offices to science labs, from corporate America to the hidden isolated canyons of Mexico, bringing readers on an enlivening narrative.

"Reading is most powerful when shared by different members of a community – people with varied opinions, interests and tastes," English Department Chair Jessica Siegel said. "We encourage everyone to read the same text with us, and we will then provide opportunities to discuss it, share your thoughts, voice opinions and ask questions.”

McDougall will also be visiting the high school on Oct. 24 and planning is underway to organize a charity 5K that evening.

“We believe in exercising the mind and the body!" Siegel said.

If resident have questions and thoughts to express, readers are invited to visit the department’s  blog at http://mhsbigread2013.blogspot.com to find discussion questions and further topics for consideration, or ask question and share ideas.