At Start and Finish

"At Start and Finish" by William Lindsey is a story from long ago about a man looking back at his life. He thinks about his time as a runner, the friends he made, and how things were different in England and America. The book begins with him meeting an old friend, Colonel Patterson, in London. They talk about how the main character moved to America and became a successful runner and trainer. Through their conversation, we learn about his feelings of where he belongs and how sports connect people from different places. He's also excited about upcoming games between universities, showing the friendly competition that sports bring.