Do Life

The Creator of "My 120-Pound Journey" Shows How to Run Better, Go Farther, and Find Happiness

By: Ben Davis, Kara Goucher - foreword

Narrated by: Jonny Loquasto

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

At the age of 22, Ben Davis weighed over 360 pounds. Depressed, addicted to food, and morbidly obese, he thought he’d lost all hope. But after a Christmas Eve conversation with his grandmother, Ben promised himself that he would finally take control of his life.

Ben decided to “do life,” and so can you.

He started running-slowly at first, but as the pounds came off and his outlook on life started to change, he went faster and further. At first, he couldn’t run a mile, but before long he was running five, ten, and then twenty miles at a time. His father and brother joined him, and as a team they ran a marathon and went on to complete one of the hardest physical competitions in the world, the Ironman.

Throughout his journey, Ben captured his transformation in a series of YouTube videos, inspiring countless others around the world to “do life” along with him. In Do Life, Ben shares more of his personal story--from his lifelong struggles with food and obesity to each goal that he set for himself along his journey, including the pitfalls, setbacks, and hard won victories.

But in Do Life, Ben does more than tell his story. He illustrates how you can use his techniques to start living your own life to the fullest, whether that means making a complete transformation, losing weight, or simply running further. Running taught Ben how to “do life” and here he teaches you what he’s learned along the way-how to set aside crippling fear and self-doubt, finally find your smile, and ultimately share it with those around you. By sharing his discovery of what was holding him back and how he was able to push forward, Ben will teach you how to break free from any obstacle and live the life you’ve always wanted.

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

©2013 Ben Davis (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"He needed to be inspired to change his life, and yet now he will be a huge inspiration in mine. Ordinary people doing miraculous things - this is what Ben is about. It would be easier to give in, but Ben fought back. And Ben won. If I am ever fortunate enough to run the Boston Marathon again, I will be thinking of Ben Davis as I line up to start. I will think of his journey and it will give me strength to run through mine." (Kara Goucher, Olympic Marathoner)

"Ben’s story and wisdom captured me from the start. An everyman kind of guy, Ben winningly convinces his loyal fans that they can get healthy, happy, and live the lives of their dreams." (Caitlin Boyle, author and founder of Operation Beautiful)

"Ben’s story is remarkable and inspiring. He personifies so much of what Runner’s World stands for." (David Willey, editor in chief, Runner’s World)

Very inspirational

Would you listen to Do Life again? Why?

Ben's journey was a joy to listen. I would listen to it again because it raises you spirit up and makes you want to do better.

What other book might you compare Do Life to and why?

I don't really have a book to compare it to.

Great motivational book!

This book was very inspiring. It's just what I needed to push me over the fitness edge. Great tips and personal insights from the author and others who have been motivated by him.

Inspiring

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes and No. The story is great and very inspiring, but it was very disappointing to do further research and find out the author has fallen into a hole.