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Heroes for Young Readers #9: Eric Liddell - Running for a Higher Prize
Eric Liddell (1902-1945)rnrnA Scottish boy named Eric Liddell thought the greatest fun was moving fast just like the wind: he simply loved to run.rnHe loved to sprint so very much that he began to dream of one day running on Great Britain's fine Olympic team.rnrnJust when Eric Liddell's dream was coming true, he stunned the world by refusing to run his Olympic race on a Sunday, a day he believed was for honoring God. Many people thought Eric was a traitor and a fool, for they were sure he would have won. But Eric believed God's promise He who honors me, I will honor" - and God kept His promise. From winning Olympic gold to leaving his fame behind to go to China as a missionary, Eric put God in first place. Now Heroes for Young Readers makes Eric Liddell's remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure."
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