Lopez Lomong Shares his Life Story of a lost Boy from the Killing Fields of Sudan to an Olympic Athlete in the Book 'Running for My Life'

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Lopez Lomong, born in Sudan's Kimotong in 1985 became American citizen in 2007. Lomong's book 'Running for my Life', speaks about life of a barefoot boy of the Sudanese Civil War who became a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team.

As a child, Lomong was taken from his family and was forced to become a soldier in Sudanese Civil War. As a teenager he was adopted by an American family. The book takes the reader on a journey of one who suffered but was saved, so he can help save many who are in the situation in which he was before.

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Lomong spends the rest of his time working through the Lopez Lomong Foundation that helps improving the lives of many innocent victims of Sudanese Civil War.

"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

"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

In his book 'Running for my Life', Lopez Lomong shares the story of diligence and faith despite the hard circumstances. Lomong aims in his book to remind the readers that saving one can help to save many more.

Lopez Lomong's 'Running for my Life' was released through Thomas Nelson. Find more information by clicking here.