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Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson

Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson

Larson, Mel

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ISBN10: 116313788X
ISBN13: 9781163137888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson is a biography written by Mel Larson about the life and career of Gil Dodds, a legendary American middle-distance runner from the 1940s. The book chronicles Dodds' early life, his athletic achievements, and his journey to becoming a minister.Dodds, who was raised in a devout Christian family, discovered his love for running in high school. He went on to become one of the greatest runners of his time, setting world records and winning numerous titles. However, Dodds' career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as a conscientious objector.After the war, Dodds returned to running and continued to dominate the sport. However, he also felt called to become a minister and eventually left his athletic career to pursue his calling. The book explores Dodds' struggle to balance his faith with his passion for running and his eventual decision to leave the sport.Larson's biography draws on interviews with Dodds' family and friends, as well as archival research, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this remarkable athlete and man of faith. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American athletics, as well as those interested in the intersection of religion and sports.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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