The Final Race

By: Eric T. Eichinger, Eva Marie Everson

Narrated by: Lloyd James

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

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 Liddell 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 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 an inspiring vision of what life means, even when the final hour comes.

©2018 Eric T. Eichinger and Eva Marie Everson (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

What an Amazing Story

I was so amazed and encouraged by this true story. I have not knew about Eric from this he movie Chariots of Fire. What a humble man.

A Most Inspiring Life

The life of Eric Liddell is truly the most inspiring. For any Christian, to read about an athlete so decorated and revered, who put his faith in Christ over everything in his life is something that cannot be discussed enough. There is no athlete in recent memory like Eric Liddell, his sacrifice as a missionary, and his valiant, sacrificial death. He completed his race. This book lays out his story beautifully. It's exceptional in every way.

Lloyd James's narration is exceptionally good. He does a masterful job with the material. It's lyrical. All in all, this is a most important work for any listener.

Interesting story behind the iconic name.

I enjoyed learning the full and inspirational story behind the man I first came to know as a child through the film, Chariots of Fire. Seeing his faithfulness to Christ and the impact he had in others all the way to the end of his life was a blessing.

Good story, good narration

Tells the story well, felt like it had an appropriate emphasis of his Christian faith alongside the story of his life. Inspiring

Jesus shone through Eric's life

what is so memorable about Eric H. Liddell is not his remarkable athletic accomplishments, his sclphsrly studies, or faithfulness during war time incarceration, but the sweet, loyal living out of the daily fellowship with the Lord in his life. starting the day with Scripture and prayer was what. are hisife what it became and enabled hi. to bring or to God! not without faults, among which was the lack of saying "No" when asked to do more, being among them, but there is no doubt that great things were accomplished in very difficult circumstances.

inspiring

inspiring - shared Eric's life as runner & missionary. Love for God in action.

Magnificent.

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I felt so involved in Eric's life. I felt like I knew him and his death a personal loss

Kept driving just so I could keep listening.

Captivatng story of an inspiring lifr. Excellent writing of the dialog & very well read.

Inspiring Story of Christian Reverend Eric Liddell

Must read for any Christian who wants to build their faith. Eric Liddell shows the way.

Inspiring

This book is a thoughtfully written biography of Eric Liddell. He was the son of missionaries, an Olympic athlete, a missionary himself, an author, and a prisoner in a WWII internment camp. He was a mentor, a teacher, a role model, a modest, God fearing, faithful man. Mr. Liddell exemplified what a Christian man should strive for. Each chapter of this book begins with scriptures that were clearly attributes that Eric Liddell possessed. A very inspiring book.