Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

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Running for My Life

By: Lopez Lomong

Narrated by: Brandon Hirsch

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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.

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Critic reviews

"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 of World Vision US and author of The Hole in Our Gospel)

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Lopez is so positive and inspirational.

The story obviously starts on a dark note with the backdrop of civil war but it progresses into a tale of overcoming odds and fulfilling dreams. Life doesn't always turn out that way and not everyone has Lopez's abilities. Nonetheless, Lopez's attitude and trust during the hard times are something we can all learn from. For people in the UK, perspective can be put on Lopez's achievements by remembering that he ran in the same Olympic final in 2012 as Mo Farah.

Happy Ending!