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Final Race: The Incredible World War II Story of the Olympian Who Inspired Chariots of Fire
Final Race: The Incredible World War II Story of the Olympian Who Inspired Chariots of Fire | Eric T Eichinger
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On July 19, 1924, Eric Liddell was on top of the world.He was the most famous Briton at the time, having just won the gold in the Olympic 400-meter race. The story of that race--and the one he didn't run--was told in the popular movie classic Chariots of Fire.But what most of us don't know is what became of Eric Liddell in the years after the credits rolled. As the storm clouds of World War II rolled in, Eric had already made decisions in his life that gave him the resilience to stand tall while others fell into despair. His strength of character led him to choose an uncertain future in China during World War II in order to continue helping the Chinese. He lived purposefully even as his world crumbled and he experienced the horror and deprivations of a Japanese internment camp.Eric's story is a story of hope in the face of uncertainty, resilience in the face of unspeakable odds, and inspiring vision of what life means, even when the final hour comes.The first race you run isn't your most important one. It's the final race that matters most.You won't want to miss this story of an Olympian who chose the better way.
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I loved the movie “Chariots of Fire” and was inspired by the man who refused to run on the Sabbath.

#TheFinalRace by Eric T. Eichinger with Eva Marie Everson shares the full story of #EricLiddell. This book reminds us: “The best race you run isn‘t the most important one. How you finish the final race matters most.”
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#whatimreading #whatimdoingnow #whatimreadingwednesday #heartencouragement
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This book covers the life and mission of Eric Liddell in China after his Olympic glory in 1924 (ref. “Chariots of Fire”.)It‘s a bit hagiographic in tone so if you‘re looking for a hardcore biography, this isn‘t it. But if you‘re looking for Protestant/Christian inspiration you‘ll find it via Liddell as an exemplar of absolute surrender to God.

(Image: Eric Liddell in China)