The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to ever run a marathon.
Fauja did not listen and Fauja did not stop. He knew it was time for him to take a step in a new direction...
When Fauja Singh was born in a village in Punjab, his legs were so weak that no one thought he would walk. But Fauja was determined - and he amazed the world with what he could do. At 81, Fauja entered his first race. Then he went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete a marathon.
With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and beautiful illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh shows us that anything is possible.
Simran Jeet Singh (Author) Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D, is the author of the national bestseller, The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life (Riverhead, Penguin Random House). Simran earned graduate degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University, and he writes regularly for major outlets, including Harvard Business Review, TIME Magazine, and Religion News Service. He lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters, where he enjoys running, writing, and chasing his kids. Fauja Singh Keeps Going is his first children's book.
Baljinder Kaur (Illustrator) Baljinder Kaur is an illustrator based in London. A graduate of Cambridge School of Art, she is passionate about the power of childrens books and their ability to transcend barriers and transform our social landscapes. As well as illustrating books herself, Baljinder also teaches illustration and drawing.
