Eric Liddell: Finish the Race by John W Keddie

Eric Liddell: Finish the Race by John W Keddie

A hero and role model Ready to race at the Olympics, Eric Liddell was faced with a difficult decision. Would he pursue his own glory or God’s glory?   Having qualified for the Olympics in Paris, Eric was on the verge of fame. But with that fame came trouble as he fought to stand up for his Christian faith. Eric’s strong belief in keeping the Lord’s Day as a day of worship was challenged when his 100 metres race was scheduled for the Sunday. Despite all his training, he refused to run in the race. Had all his preparation been for nothing?   Eric’s life was so much more than medals and fame – his whole life was a race for God. He set aside his own chance of glory for the sake of God’s glory.   But the story doesn’t end there… having stepped down from the race he had trained for, he ended up winning a different race: the 400 metres!  In this gripping biography, John Keddie inspires the next generation with the story of Eric’s strength of conviction and his sporting achievement.   The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today.  This gripping and astonishing story from John Keddie will challenge young readers to trust God as Liddell did.

"I have just had the great pleasure of reading "Finish The Race" from cover to coverI thought it was exceptionally well written. There were actually some details that I had not heard before which made the book even more precious to me. I am deeply grateful for the interest you have taken in my father's life and the writing that you subsequently undertook. Your labours have added a great deal to the legacy my father left me and I am enriched because of you."

-- Maureen Moore (Eric Liddell's daughter)

John Keddie is a writer and retired Christian minister. His previous works include a highly regarded centenary history of Scottish Athletics. His connection to Eric Liddell comes through an advisory position that he held for the movie Chariots of Fire.

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ISBN 13	9781845505905
ISBN 10	1845505905
Title	Eric Liddell: Finish the Race
Author	John W Keddie
Series	Trail Blazers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Year published	2014-11-20
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.