Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson - Hardcover

Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson is a biography book written by Mel Larson that chronicles the life of Gil Dodds, a renowned American track and field athlete and a Christian minister. The book details Dodds' early life, his rise to fame as a record-breaking runner, and his decision to leave his athletic career to become a pastor.The book explores Dodds' deep faith and how it influenced his athletic pursuits and his decision to become a minister. It also delves into the challenges he faced as a Christian athlete during a time when religion and sports were often seen as incompatible.Larson's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed account of Dodds' life and achievements. The book includes interviews with Dodds' family members, friends, and fellow athletes, as well as insights from Dodds himself through his personal writings and sermons.Overall, Gil Dodds: The Flying Parson is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in sports, faith, and the intersection of the two. It highlights the remarkable life of a man who achieved greatness both on and off the track.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.