The man and Sherman form a unique partnership from "summary" of Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall
The man and Sherman weren't just a man and a donkey; they were a team. A partnership that went beyond the ordinary, beyond what most people could even imagine. They shared a connection that was as deep as it was unexpected. Sherman wasn't just a burden to the man; he was a companion, a friend, a fellow runner in the great race of life. Together, they faced challenges that seemed insurmountable. From the start, it was clear that Sherman was no ordinary donkey. He had a spirit that matched the man's own determination, a will to keep going even when the odds were stacked against them. And the man, for his part, never gave up on Sherman, never lost faith in his ability to rise to the occasion. Their partnership was built on trust and mutual respect. The man knew that he could rely on Sherman to give his all, to p...
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