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Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games | Lopez Lomong
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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 (…more)
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This was just so great to listen to. Sad at times but in general just such a feel good book, and I don‘t even like those. I just wish some of Lopez‘ attitude towards running could rub off on me.

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Cinfhen This one sounds inspirational 6y
DocBrown My school picked this as an all-campus read and invited the author to speak. 6y
gradcat This is a great book—nice pick! 6y
Eggs @mdhughes72 how wonderful!! 6y
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Inspiring story of Kenyan runner who grew up in a boy's refugee camp in Nairobi for many years. When he began life in America with his adoptive family, he became a US citizen and was invited to carry the UNited States 🇺🇸 in opening ceremonies at The Olympics in Beijing. Proceeds from this book' sales go to improve primitive conditions in Sudan

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