Join us for an in-person conversation with author Catherine Nicholson and her father Thane Baker, the subject of her book Running in Borrowed Shoes; followed by Q&A and signing.
This event promises to be great for anyone with an interest in Nebraska authors, sports, Track & Field, Olympics, K-State, or inspiring stories of humanity!
Books must be purchased before or during event at Bryant’s to receive a ticket for signing line. Order ahead through Eventbrite or stop in the store!
(Space is limited so Reservations Recommended)
Meet the Author:
Catherine Baker Nicholson had her own athletic career and even won a collegiate national championship in the 800-meter run. She gave up the practice of law to raise and homeschool her four children, one of whom later died of brain cancer. Today, she lives in the Omaha, Nebraska, area with her husband and near her father, Thane Baker, the subject of her book. Beginning each day with prayer, she studies, writes, volunteers, and adores her children and grandchildren.
Thane Baker is a native of Elkhart, Kansas and was inducted into the K-State Hall of fame and the USATF Hall of fame. As an Olympian, he won the silver medal in the 220-yard dash at the 1952 games in Helsinki, Finland. He came back in 1956 to claim three medals at Melbourne, Australia. His military service began when he joined KSU’s ROTC. He then spent three years in the Air Force and 27 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Colonel. (bio from K-State Hall of Fame)