Running the Race: Eric Liddell – Olympic Champion and Missionary

by John W. Keddie

The name Eric Liddell is a familiar one to many, having gained much fame through the film Chariots of Fire. A Christian athlete and missionary, his passion for his Saviour could be seen throughout his life. From university days to internment at Weihsien POW Camp, John Keddie’s biography brings together a specialist understanding of both Liddell’s faith and sporting achievements to provide an engaging account of this normal man’s extraordinary life.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2020

Reviews

[Josh Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the combination of Liddell's athletic accomplishments alongside his greatest accomplishment - that of living for God with his entire life. A good example for all.

[Greg Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Balanced Biography

The author is especially equipped to tell the story of Eric Liddell: he's Scottish and grew up around the stories of Liddell's racing successes, he became an expert of Scottish track and field having published several books of the history, and he is a reformed Presbyterian pastor, so he knows and understands the balance that Liddell practiced in his life as his sporting heroics grew nationally and internationally. Well documented and provides a refreshing look at a true hero of the Christian faith.

[Ruthie Hulbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written, thought out book. I had difficulty “getting into it” because I’m not too interested in sports 😂, and Keddie delves into Liddell’s athletic achievements, records, & statistics quite a bit. But I think he balanced that well with Liddell’s mission work.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still, after all these years from first seeing the movie back in 1981, the person of Eric Liddell has a strong impression in my mind. With this book, I now know him a lot better and am left with even more respect for his life and what he stood for.

[Joshua Jenkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have no interest in track or rugby, this would not be the biography for you. But if you do have such interests, you may enjoy.

[Caleb Plattner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Affected the emotions more than I would've expected going in. Very inspirational.

[Ed Creedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Liddell biography I have read, would thoroughly commend this new 3rd edition of Keddie's book.