Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

By Lopez Lomong

This is the absolutely amazing story of a young child who was literally torn out of his mother’s arms at a church service in their home of Sudan. He was taken by rebel forces, along with many other children, and what followed was a horrific, heart breaking and ultimately triumphant journey. I was so inspired by Lopez’s story. It is humbling to realize there are people who have been forced into such desperate situations and not only survive, but actually use their experiences to reach out and help others. Lopez tells his story in such a way as to draw the reader in and not let go until the final word. This is a must read book and I would challenge anyone to read his story without being changed for the better. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest and fair review.