Just when Eric Liddell's dream was coming true, he stunned the world by refusing to run his Olympic race on a Sunday, a day he believed was for honoring God. Many people thought Eric was a traitor and a fool, for they were sure he would have won. But Eric believed God's promise "He who honors me, I will honor" –and God kept His promise. From winning Olympic gold to leaving his fame behind to go to China as a missionary, Eric put God in first place. Now Heroes for Young Readers makes Eric Liddell's remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure.

By Renee Taft Meloche
Hardcover; 32 pages
YWAM Publishing