Redemption by Bryan Clay

With my schedule it isn't often that I manage to read through a book in two days, but I did this time. Sadly, I had never heard the name Bryan Clay until I saw this book available from Booksneeze. I didn't know he had won the gold medal in the 2008 Olympic decathlon. That alone is an incredible achievement. He has also won many more competitions in his lifetime. What is really impressive is his life story. Bryan is not someone we would have expected to see in the Olympics. A rough childhood involving suspension from schools, illegal drug use, and a late start in running don't often lead to Olympic glory. Fortunately, God's plan for Bryan led in an unusual direction. I really appreciated hearing the truth from Bryan. He didn't sugar coat his story or soften the rough edges. He doesn't give the impression that following God made his life
a fairy tale. Bryan is still a sinner and struggles with the same temptations that all of us deal with. His story was an encouragement and a great reminder that we serve a big God who has a plan and the power to make His plan happen. I look forward to this year's Olympic games and seeing what God has in store for Bryan.
I received a free copy of this book from booksneeze in exchange for my honest review.