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Running for my life : one lost boy's journey from the killing fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
Título:
Running for my life : one lost boy's journey from the killing fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
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Resumen:
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.
Fecha de publicación como intervalo:
2012
Descripción física:
229 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Contenido:
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.
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ISBN:
9781595555151
Información de publicación:
Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2012.