Chaucer’s Books will host local author Michael Salsbury for an in-store book talk and signing of his new book “Running From Tragedy,” 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at 3321 State St., Santa Barbara.

Salsbury’s harrowing and poignant memoir, “Running From Tragedy” is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. 

It is a story that intertwines sorrow with hope, despair with triumph, scientific discovery and unexpected miracles with the healing power of running.

Salsbury is a husband, father, writer, retired international banking executive, CEO, endurance junkie, and avid ultramarathon trail runner. He and his family live in Santa Barbara.