Like many single parents, Victoria Richards has to deal with the details of everyday life---raising two children, working and paying bills, managing a home--- even as she contemplates realizing her dream to compete in the Olympic Marathon. An unexpected love interest surfaces, and she dares to fall in love completely. When the path to her dreams is suddenly obstructed by misfortune, Victoria is crushed. She is invited to Puerto Rico to organize a major race, and in doing so, she hopes to overcome the difficulties she has encountered and begin her life again. In a surprise ending, Victoria is faced with some complex decisions to make, and she finds strength and renewed resolve from the power of a dream. Set against the backdrop of two beautiful countries, Denmark and Puerto Rico, Cheryl Holdefer delivers an emotional story of love, loss, courage, and determination. Her book is an affirmation of not setting limits to what can be achieved. "Cheryl Holdefer crafts a tender tale of love, pain and family in her emotional novel." "Victoria's Run is a story about various kinds of love, each important in their own way in how we are shaped as human beings. Holdefer displays an outstanding sense of how to create empathy for Victoria, but also points out her flaws that will leave the reader shaking their head at times. Despite a few areas of purple prose, Holdefer's words are smooth, realistic and enlightening."-Red City Review---4 Stars For more on this review, go to: redcityreview.com/our-reviews/victorias-run-by-cheryl-holdefer/ Cheryl Holdefer resides in Columbia, Maryland, with her husband Dave and their four children. She is a former Spanish and French teacher, former associate professor, and is currently an Assistant Principal at a local high school in Maryland. She grew up in Puerto Rico and Denmark prior to attending college on the mainland. Cheryl's experiences as a former marathon runner, coach, and race organizer add to the credibility of Victoria's journey in her novel. Visit Cheryl's Facebook Page at: https: //www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cheryl-Holdefer/132424563596673?fref=ts Used Book in Good Condition