Running for my life :

Title :

Running for my life : one lost boy's journey from the killing fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games / Lopez Lomong, with Mark Tabb.

Title:

Running for my life :

Author:

Lomong, Lopez, 1985-

Format:

Books

Physical Description:

229 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

ISBN:

9781595555151

9780718081447

Production / Publication Information:

Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2012.

Contents:

Taken! -- My stolen life -- Escaping with the angels -- Running home -- Kakuma -- From Lopepe to Joseph -- A new dream -- Writing for my life -- No good-byes -- "Welcome home, Joseph" -- The promised land -- A child again -- Two dreams, one goal -- 9-11 -- They're alive? -- "This place will take you to the Olympics" -- Running for joy -- Family reunion -- Back from the grave -- Running down my dream -- Within sight -- "Thank you, America!" -- The highest honor -- Passing the dream to my brothers -- The greatest moment! -- Epilogue: Still running for my life.

Summary:

This is a story about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. 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. He shares his commitment to keep moving forward and find God in each step.

Language:

English

Added Author:

Tabb, Mark A.

Personal Subject:

Lomong, Lopez, 1985-

Subject Term:

Track and field athletes -- United States.

Refugees -- Sudan -- Biography.

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Material Type	Library	Call Number	Item Barcode	Location
Book	Searching... Dracut - Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library	BIO/LOMONG, L.	31482002433632	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Hamilton-Wenham Public Library	Y B LOMONG, LOPEZ	30470001293645	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Newbury Town Library	BIO LOMONG	32127000961980	Searching... Unknown

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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.

"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

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Library Journal Review

Lomong's inspiring autobiography traces his journey from six-year-old Sudanese refugee to elite American runner. Kidnapped from his village by soldiers, "Lopepe" proved too small to be useful. A daring escape left Lomong alive but languishing in Kenya's harrowing Kakuma Refugee Camp for ten years. Soccer provided a respite, though young players were made to run along the camp's 18-mile perimeter before games-workouts that provided escape from the facility's grinding horrors. Lomong's eventual naturalization to America afforded him culture shock-and two NCAA track titles. Between serving as flag bearer for Team U.S.A. in the 2008 Olympics and making the 2012 squad, Lomong ran professionally and focused on philanthropy. Narrator Brandon Hirsch's assured, mature voice matches Lomong's upbeat style, helping the narrative move at a good clip. VERDICT Celebratory Christian praises are frequent here though muted. This audiobook is heartily recommended for all popular collections.-Douglas Lord, Connecticut State Lib., Middletown (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

1 Taken!	p. 1
2 My Stolen Life	p. 9
3 Escaping with the Angels	p. 19
4 Running Home	p. 25
5 Kakuma	p. 33
6 From Lopepe to Joseph	p. 43
7 A New Dream	p. 51
8 Writing for My Life	p. 59
9 No Good-Byes	p. 69
10 "Welcome Home, Joseph"	p. 79
11 The Promised Land	p. 87
12 A Child Again	p. 95
13 Two Dreams, One Goal	p. 105
14 9-11	p. 113
15 They're Alive?	p. 121
16 "This Place Will Take You to the Olympics"	p. 131
17 Running for Joy	p. 139
18 Family Reunion	p. 149
19 Back from the Grave	p. 157
20 Running Down My Dream	p. 167
21 Within Sight	p. 179
22 "Thank You. America!"	p. 187
23 The Highest Honor	p. 195
24 Passing the Dream to My Brothers	p. 207
25 The Greatest Moment!	p. 215
Epilogue: Still Running for My Life	p. 223
Acknowledgments	p. 228

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