Top 5 Conservative Sports Books of All Time

3.) For the Glory: The Untold and Inspiring Story of Eric Liddell, Hero of Chariots of Fire by Duncan Hamilton

Duncan Hamilton tells the story of Eric Liddell, the Olympic gold medalist depicted in Chariots of Fire, who famously would not run on Sunday because of his strict observance of the Christian Sabbath. As a result, he did not compete in his signature event, the 100 meters, at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Instead, he faced ridicule from the media and fellow athletes. Yet Liddell triumphed in a new event, winning the 400 meters in Paris. Liddell ran–and lived–for the glory of his God.

After winning gold, he dedicated himself to missionary work, traveling to China before he was interned at a Japanese work camp. Once imprisoned, Liddell did what he was born to do: practice his faith and his sport. He was the hardest worker in the camp, he counseled many of the other prisoners, he gave up his own meager portion of meals many days, and he organized games for the children there. This untold story is one of a modern martyr.

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