In her book, The Runner Who Never Ran, Karen Swasey expresses her belief that one should value their roots and the foundation of their heritage. She takes us on a journey through the stories of her life and teaches us that we should embrace our own journey. This book will help you learn to take risks, to be first in reaching out of the box, and to explore possibilities even if they fail. When it comes to working with our senior communities and those in assisted living, Karen describes how she and her staff members utilized an Occupation Therapy approach by considering peoples abilities as a primary focus of care. Her stories are heartwarming but each carries a lesson that will lead you to explore ways to improve your life and interaction with your family, and improve the life of those you work with or for. With a background of more than 30 years in the field of Assisted Living, Karen has learned the importance of the gift of renewal when actively being involved in your community or program to help others achieve joy. While this book will be extremely helpful to anyone in the field of Assisted Living or considering a position in the field, it is simply a warm and wonderful book filled with great stories, wit, and wisdom for any reader.