Running for My Life : One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781595555151
• ISBN10: 1595555153
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-07-17
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

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 faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more. Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US 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

Author Biography

Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike-sponsored athlete on the US 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.

Table of Contents

Taken!	p. 1
My Stolen Life	p. 9
Escaping with the Angels	p. 19
Running Home	p. 25
Kakuma	p. 33
From Lopepe to Joseph	p. 43
A New Dream	p. 51
Writing for My Life	p. 59
No Good-Byes	p. 69
"Welcome Home, Joseph"	p. 79
The Promised Land	p. 87
A Child Again	p. 95
Two Dreams, One Goal	p. 105
9-11	p. 113
They're Alive?	p. 121
"This Place Will Take You to the Olympics"	p. 131
Running for Joy	p. 139
Family Reunion	p. 149
Back from the Grave	p. 157
Running Down My Dream	p. 167
Within Sight	p. 179
"Thank You. America!"	p. 187
The Highest Honor	p. 195
Passing the Dream to My Brothers	p. 207
The Greatest Moment!	p. 215
Epilogue: Still Running for My Life	p. 223
Acknowledgments	p. 228
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