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Running for My Life PDF is a memoir written by Lopez Lomong, a South Sudanese-American athlete who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The book was published by Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, on July 13, 2012.

The book received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising Lomong’s story of perseverance and determination. Publishers Weekly called the book “a powerful account of the war, poverty, and the triumph of the human spirit,” while Booklist said it was “an inspiring tale of courage and hope.”

The themes in the book include the importance of family, the impact of war and violence on children, and the power of sport to bring people together. Lomong also discusses his experiences as a refugee in the United States, and his efforts to give back to his community through the Lopez Lomong Foundation, which provides education and other resources to children in South Sudan. Running for My Life is available in multiple formats, including hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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Running for My Life Summary

The book begins with Lomong recounting his childhood in South Sudan. When he was just six years old, he was kidnapped by rebels and taken away from his family. He and other children were forced to become child soldiers and were trained to fight. Lomong describes the harsh conditions and constant fear he experienced during this time.

After three years, Lomong managed to escape from the rebels with the help of some older boys. They ran for several days, surviving on very little food and water, until they reached a refugee camp in Kenya. Lomong was eventually chosen to go to the United States as part of a refugee resettlement program.

In the United States, Lomong was taken in by a family in New York. He struggled at first to adjust to his new surroundings, but he found solace in running. He joined the high school track team and quickly became a successful athlete. Lomong eventually went on to run at the college level, setting records and winning championships.

Details of Running for My Life Book

Book	Running for My Life
Author	Lopez Lomong
Original language	English
Originally published	July 16, 2012
Category	Biography
Publisher	Harper Collins
Total Pages	229
Format	PDF, ePub

Multiple Languages Editions of Running for My Life Book

Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong is available in English language editions in various formats including hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. It has not been officially translated into any other languages at this time.

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About the Author

Lopez Lomong, the author of Running for My Life, is a South Sudanese-American athlete and activist. Lomong was born in a small village in South Sudan in 1985, and at the age of six, he was kidnapped by rebels during the Second Sudanese Civil War. He and other children were taken to a training camp, where they were forced to become child soldiers.

After three years of captivity, Lomong managed to escape and fled to Kenya, where he lived in a refugee camp for a decade. In 2001, he was resettled in the United States as part of a refugee program. He was taken in by a family in New York, where he attended high school and began running track.

Lomong went on to have a successful career as a track and field athlete, setting records and competing in the Olympics. He has also used his platform to advocate for refugees and to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. In 2013, he founded the Lopez Lomong Foundation, which works to provide education and other resources to children in South Sudan.

Lomong has received numerous awards and honors for his athletic achievements and humanitarian work, including the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2012 ESPY Awards. In addition to Running for My Life, he has also written a children’s book, called The Running Dream.