Running for My Life

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

By: Lopez Lomong, Mark Tabb

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; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.

In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about:

• Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of six, becoming one of the Lost Boys of Sudan
• His survival in a prison refugee camp and his miraculous escape
• How he arrived in the U.S. through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program
• Lomong’s journey from high-school track star to U.S. Olympic team captain

Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike-sponsored athlete on the U.S. 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.

"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, 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!