From the Chariots of Fire movie, I knew that he was a religious man. Not until reading this book did I realize the depth of his character, filled with unselfish kindness. After winning the olympic medal in 1924, he dedicated his life to serving others, particularly in wartime China. His life is a wonderful example of a christlike life.

My first impression of the book was disappointment that it is historical fiction. I want my fiction to be fiction and my history to be as accurate and unbiased as humanly possible. It’s not possible to be totally accurate, but I’d rather that it not be intentionally fictionalized. Upon completing the book I found that it was thoroughly researched. It even included an afterword.

LMS often referred to in chapter 1, but never defined. It might mean Liddell Missionary Service. At Kindle location 337 the words London Missionary Service appear (but not the initials LMS.) ( )