Eric's Greatest Race
What do you get when you mix lightning-fast speed, an unshakable faith, and a heart for helping others? Eric Liddell—a real-life superhero with sneakers instead of a cap.
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Eric Liddell: The Runner Who Wouldn't Run
Most athletes dream of winning Olympic gold. Eric Liddell was willing to walk away from it.
Born in China to missionary parents, Eric grew up to become one of Scotland's fastest runners. When he qualified for the 1924 Olympic Games, many expected him to win the 100-meter race. But when he discovered the event would be held on a Sunday, he made the difficult decision not to compete. Convinced that honoring God mattered more than a medal, Eric withdrew from his best event and entered the 400-meter race instead. Not only did he win gold—he set a new world record.
But Eric's story didn't end at the finish line.
Rather than pursuing fame, he returned to China as a missionary, serving the people he loved. During World War II, Eric was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp, where he became known for his kindness, selflessness, and unwavering faith. Whether organizing games for children, helping struggling families, or encouraging fellow prisoners, Eric continued serving others even under difficult circumstances.
Told in an engaging graphic-novel format, Eric's Greatest Race introduces your child to a remarkable man whose life was shaped by conviction, courage, and faith. Combining history, biography, and inspiring storytelling, this book shows that sometimes the most important victories happen far from the spotlight.
Whether your child enjoys sports, missionary stories, or biographies of people who stood firm in their beliefs, Eric's Greatest Race offers a memorable look at a man who chose faithfulness over fame.
Read about the inspiration behind the book and enjoy the first 20+ pages.
Athlete. Missionary. Prisoner.
Eric Liddell’s life was a series of remarkable twists and turns, from his refusal to run on a Sunday in the 1924 Olympics (as depicted in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire) to his extensive missionary work, and finally to his imprisonment during World War II. Through it all, Eric never abandoned his faith in God.
Written and illustrated as a graphic novel, Eric’s Greatest Race tells Eric Liddell’s entire life story and educates young readers about important historical events and concepts along the way. Children will encounter a real-life hero whose incredible impact on Christianity and the world lives on today.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Author: Tim Challies
Illustrator: Paul Mignard
Faith-Based: Yes
Consumable: No
Pages: 128
Size: 6" x 8"
ISBN: 978-0-7369-8454-6
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2025
Release Date: April 2025
Printed in: Colombia
Language: English
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- June 13, 2026
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