Eric Liddell: Pure Gold : A New Biography of the Olympic Champion Who Inspired Chariots of Fire

McCasland, David

ISBN 10: 1572930519 / ISBN 13: 9781572930513

Published by Discovery House Pub, 2001

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Synopsis:

Through the inspiring film, Chariots of Fire, the world knows something of the athlete who ran for gold at the Paris Olympics in 1924. Pure Gold tells the larger story of Eric Liddell: his upbringing in China as the son of missionary parents, his deep love for his devoted wife Florence, his zealous and outspoken faith and his tragic death at a Japanese internment camp just months before the end of the Second World War. Pure Gold is widely considered to be the best biography of Eric Liddell. Comprehensive and moving, and supported by 16 pages of photographs and significant supplementary material, it was first published in the US and has not previously had a UK edition.

Review: To know Eric Liddell s story is to know a true disciple of Christ. With this fascinating book, David McCasland grasps the essence of the Flying Scotsman, who epitomized what it means to choose to set oneself aflame for Christ and let the world stand back in wonder. By his example, Eric Liddell sounded a clarion call for Christians of all ages: Our worth is not measured by worldly accolades but by serving and following Christ. Therein lies the true triumph of life, worth far more than all the Olympic gold medals
in the world. --Jim Ryun, 3-time Olympian and former world record holder in the mile"

Brilliant, superbly talented, devoted husband and father, committed friend and an imitator of Jesus Christ are some of the words to describe this ambassador. He changed his world with every ordered step he took. --Madeline Manning Mims, 4-time US Olympian, Olympic gold and silver medalist in the 800 meters, 4-time Olympic chaplain"

This biography is well-written, inspiring, and highly recommended."--Tim Challies, author and blogger"

Bibliographic Details

Title: Eric Liddell: Pure Gold : A New Biography of...
Publisher: Discovery House Pub
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good