“Allie Bailey’ss hard hitting, honest and at times dark writing is a breath of fresh air. Running books can be self-centred and congratulatory, this definitely isn’t one of them. It’s gritty, funny, sad and direct but above all it proves that we can all alter the journey we are on..if we really want to.”

“Within the first few pages she made me laugh out loud – and then spring a tear. As a repressed Irishwoman I am slightly concerned as to the effect the rest of the book may have on me.”

“A deeply ace, unputdownable, bum-squirmingly honest, heartbreaking, brave, funny, triumphant, sweary, kick in the nuts stealth help book.”

“This is an extraordinary book. It’s about running (and some) and mental health (and some) ... Powerful, emotional and also funny!”

“There is No Wall is an easy-to-read book with tough content. I appreciate her clarity that running didn’t save her - it just kept her going long enough to hit rock bottom and find something to strive for. Most of all, I loved how Bailey emphasises our deep need to belong and be truly accepted for who we are.
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“A brilliant read..I urge you to get hold of a copy.”

“What I like about this book is rawness of it. This is someone telling us frankly how shit the shit bits are, but also offers an insight into how to dig yourself out of it.”

“A raw honest book that drags you into the eye of the storm, where some valuable and hard-won lessons are learned – about running and life.”

“The book is amazing and you’re amazing even when you’re shitting into a carrier bag on a 200 mile race. It made me cry…I loved it.”

“Allie Bailey is a spark that burns brightly throughout these dark pages.”

“You summed so many things up in my head within your book, I can pass it to others to explain my thoughts and feelings. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.”

“Raw, honest, funny and quite simply Allie. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry but you won’t feel so alone by the end of it and you’ll remember that you need to protect your magic.”

“An incredibly relatable account of an alcoholic runner. You have to make yourself very vulnerable to tell your story in such depth it’s a great read.”

““Your book did something in me and helped kick me into action to sort myself out. I think you were the first person to tell me that I’m enough.””

“I listened to your book and am nearly one year sober, training for my second marathon. The first one took me over 5 hours, and I was embarrassed. Now I’m training to do MY best, enjoy my time, and listen to inspiring books like yours. Your book made me better. Thank you!
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