Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

By: Lopez Lomong

Narrated by: Brandon Hirsch

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.

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Critic reviews

"Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model." (Michael Johnson, Olympic gold medalist)

"This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him." (Richard Stearns, president of World Vision US and author of The Hole in Our Gospel)

wonderful and amazing story!

Where does Running for My Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorite memoirs I have read or listened to! I loved the hopeful and thankful spin he had on everything!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how he could go through such a horrific event so early in his life and remain so hopeful and truly joyous! It inspired me so much!

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was probably when he came to America and learned how to live again and what love was, thanks to his new parents. It was funny and so inspiring at the same time! Loved it!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me really want to join him on his project to help Sudan recover! It made me want to do something to help his cause and the people there!

Any additional comments?

It was truly a great book!

Uplifting!

Lemong’s unrelenting faith in God propels him to success and contentment despite his harrowing circumstances.

Nicely written book

Enjoyed this book very much. Not a masterpiece of writing but enjoyed the journey Lopez took from Africa to the US Olympics.

First Audiobook

Books were never a thing I used to consider as a past time. This is my first audio book and I enjoyed it!

Every American must read!

My favorite book I’ve read this year...and for quite some time actually.
An incredible story, suspensefully written, beautifully narrated.
Can’t say enough...read or listen for yourself!

Not the voice I wanted.

I love this story, it’s so beautiful and motivating. I heard it first on a Mike guided run. Listening to Lopez was so comforting and humble. This reader is ok, nothing against him but I think this story would be more meaningful if Lopez world have done the audio.
Highly recommend the run 3 part series but the book is also amazing.

Life Changing

The story of Lopez is nothing short of a miracle. A truly amazing book!

The right book at the right time

We all go through struggles and challenges in our life that at times feel overwhelming. The day I bought this book was one of those days for me. I’m so grateful for the shift in perspective this book provided me. I am grateful and humbled to look at my insignificant problems with a new perspective.

Very Inspirational Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this audiobook to a friend for it's inspirational value, the life lessons on what it means to be American and to truly have faith, and how God is great!

Read it!

This is a beautiful story! I had no idea what this story was before reading it and now can't recommend it enough!