Running for My Life
One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
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Publisher Description
Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.
In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about
Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of six, becoming one of the Lost Boys of Sudan;his survival in a prison refugee camp and his miraculous escape;how he arrived in the U.S. through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program; andLomong’s journey from high-school track star to U.S. Olympic team captain.
Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike-sponsored athlete on the U.S. Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless.
"Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model." MICHAEL JOHNSON, Olympic Gold Medalist
"This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him." RICHARD STEARNS, president, World Vision US and author of The Hole in Our Gospel
Customer Reviews
Inspirational
I am a runner myself. I first heard about Lopez’s story from the guided runs on the Nike Run App, and I wanted to learn more about his story. Having finished reading his story, I feel more motivated to not only keep running just like Lopez, but also to work hard to achieve the goals that I want to accomplish in life, no matter how hard it may be :) I’d highly recommend this to anyone
Amazing
This book will change your perspective on how much stuff we have and, how much we just take advantage of it. I choose to read this book because I love running as a sport and lopez lomong is one of my favorite athletes in track and field. As I kept reading this book I realized it was not about the sport as a whole but the sport as an opportunity.
Running For My Life book
Amazing and very inspirational! A must read! I could not put the book down. I only regret not having read this sooner.