Stronger than the Dark

Exploring the Intimate Relationship Between Running and Depression

By: Cory Reese

Narrated by: Kyle Tait

In his gripping memoir, Cory Reese offers a compelling and vulnerable insight into the pervasive destruction of depression. Drawing on lessons learned over a decade of ultramarathon running, Stronger than the Dark offers a powerful new approach in the battle against depression: the willingness to embrace suffering.

In a moment of physical and mental crisis during a 314-mile race across Tennessee, he realizes with clarity life’s ultimate purpose. We are here to endure. We are here to help others turn pain into peace. We are here to be a beacon of kindness and compassion.

Cory’s beautifully broken path of healing speaks to anyone feeling lost in insecurity or despair and gives hope that even in life’s darkest moments, we can find the light.

©2021 Cory Reese (P)2021 Cory Reese

Wow- thank you Cory for sharing!

I’ve always known Cory to be funny Cory or fast Cory but never sad Cory. I have enjoyed every one of his books and have been encouraged to keep running from him. I am truly appreciative of his openness to document his story of realizing and facing his vulnerabilities and struggles with depression. Especially learning how to ask for help. Anxiety and depression has always carried a stigma and I loved that he shared his story to let us all know we too can ask for help, maybe recognize someone we love needs help. I hope you would take the time to read or listen to this story. I’m taking away a handful of new tools and am sure I will listen to this a few more times. We’re not alone, thanks Cory!

What A Wonderful Soul

Very deft for me. I used to joke that I don't run, but I listen to books about running. This title is an excellent addition to "Nowhere Near First". As I said I don't run, but I did in high school. My cross country coach passed away in 2019. He was a legend and a mentor. This story was helpful in processing my coach passing away. Kyle Fait did a fine narration. I suspect not everyone will have the same take on this, but I found it valuable. Also the discussion was useful in coming to terms with faith.

AMAZING!!!

Reading and listening to this book has been the PERFECT medicine at this point in my life! Thank you Cory for sharing your knowledge, story, sense of humor and love.

Cory Reese: road angel

A tender, funny, honest memoir about how the practice of running helped one runner find the strength to meet the challenge of depression. The interviews at the end of the book are a welcome bonus. The narrator was fine, but I regret that the author didn’t read his own book - his own voice makes his storytelling even more vibrant

Amazing book about depression and the strategies that help.

I Highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with mental health issues, so all of us. The author opens up with vulnerability in a deeply meaningful way. You’ll find hope, self care kindness, and humor in this book. It’s a book that may just change the way we look at therapy, ultra running, and our fellow humans. I loved this book.