Straight Circles is a runner's story: “Wild Bill” Baldwin’s engaging journey through the rugged, yet beautiful mountains of North Carolina. The book is incredibly entertaining, on all accounts. Come take a run with Wild Bill, each step taken, moves a person closer to understanding the journey of a young man, being shaped, cultivated, and transformed. Running gave “Wild Bill” the inspiration, courage, and ability to become a competitive runner, coach, and mentor. The name of the book Straight Circles was created, because, “we are all chasing our own ass, and most of the time, we end up in the same spot”.