In her heartfelt memoir, Alison Beder Solway confronts the complexities she faced on her path toward motherhood, beginning with a near-death experience that led her to surrogacy. Throughout, she parallels the unwavering discipline required to train for and complete the New York City Marathon, underscoring the extraordinary endurance of the human spirit. Her raw and relatable experiences inspire us to reflect on our own “miles,” prompting introspection about the struggles we all face and the unseen fortitude they reveal.