Eric Liddell: Complete Surrender - Softcover

Wilson, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860248411 ISBN 13: 9781860248412

Verlag: Authentic Media, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

Complete Surrender tells the inspiring story of Eric Liddell, the Olympian athlete and the inspiration for the Chariots of Fire film. Eric Liddell, the Scottish 400 m Olympic champion from the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. His refusal to race on a Sunday is now legendary. His story, however, goes far beyond the restrictions of a 2-hour movie. This vivid biography recounts the highs and lows of Liddell's athletics career, and uncovers his life after the Olympics as a missionary, and internment camp prisoner, in war-torn China. Drawing upon interviews with Liddell's surviving family and friends, Julian Wilson brings Eric to life through fascinating anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and rare photographs. Complete Surrender helps you discover the secret behind Eric Liddell's enduring legacy - the complete surrender of his life to God. Complete Surrender: Will inspire your faith journey as you discover this amazing story of a man who dedicated his life to God Encourages you to see the value of holding onto your Christian principles in challenging circumstances Gives a fascinating insight into Liddell's athletic career and famous appearance at the Olympic Games Helps you explore the faith of Eric and his life as a missionary Makes an inspirational gift for anyone who loves to read Christian biographies

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Julian Wilson has worked as an advertising copywriter and as an editor and writer for a number of publications. He is also the author of Complete Surrender, a biography of the Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell. He spent 15 years living in Asia, but now resides in Australia with his wife and daughter

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Authentic Media
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1860248411
• ISBN 13: 9781860248412
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 170
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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