Hi everybody! So I know it`s been forever since I last posted, but...it`s summer! Yay summer things! :D
Anyways, here`s another great read to share with you all :)
With the 2012 London Olympics in full swing, this is an amazing behind the scenes story of an athlete who succeeded against impossible odds. Lopez Lomong tells a heartbreaking tale of his past, of overcoming unbearable conditions, child slavery and 9 years in a refugee camp. This year, he will be competing in the Men`s 5000 metre on August 8th...I`ll definitively be watching an supporting!
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.
In the pages of this book, Lomong shows courage, compassion and an unshakable faith. It documents his journey of changing from a boy to a man, and his mission of running to help those in need. His website has some great details on how to support the Lopez Lomong foundation and help him pass on the hope - www. lopezlomong.com - check it out!
Pip pip cheerio! :D
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