Book Overview
One of the greatest heroes of the Cross in this centuryEric Liddell, hero of the film Chariots of Fire, risked becoming a national disgrace at the 1924 Paris Olympics when he refused to run on a Sunday. Disqualifying himself from the finals, Britain's hope of a medal was sacrificed as well. But the thinly veiled criticism in the press turned to sensational acclaim when Eric enteredand wona race for which he was completely untrained, finishing a full five meters ahead of the favorite.He was a celebrity, but the faith which had inspired his courageous stand stirred in him again, and at the height of his fame he announced that he was leaving athletics to return as a missionary to the land of his birth, China. This story of "God's Athlete" makes for exciting reading.From renowned Scottish athlete to missionary in China.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1556611501
ISBN13:9781556611506
Release Date:July 1990
Publisher:Bethany House Publishers
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.29 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.6" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Encouraging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Encouraging for all ages - as a read aloud even. The challenges, the excitement, the blessing... My 14 year old enjoyed the book a great deal, too.
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