"there has only ever been one perfect man, the Lord Jesus, and we killed him. I only missed a putt."
Inside out (VCB)
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Veronica Campbell Brown, Meadway, Christian Faith Publishing, 2018. ISBN 978-1-64140-799-1
Five times Olympic medallist, sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown, shares some of the lessons for life she has learned from a strong Christian faith and her experience in sport. The book is permeated by quotations from Scripture, and other inspirational quotations.
She constantly stresses the importance of having a positive attitude. She describes the purpose of the book as: "Inside Out brings you an avalanche of positive stimuli and encouraging words, which seek to elevate your thought process, thereby a activating the power within you". She continues that she will share: "some fundamentals of love to help increase your understanding of how it positively impacts everything".
She stresses determination,not giving up and believing in one's ability to get the job done. Surrounding yourself with positive people is also important.
An example of how she integrates Scripture with life is quoting Romans 12:1 and commenting: "When we renew our minds, we will be able to understand things from a godly perspective. We will not be preoccupied with on godliness and negativity but will be able to walk in the truth that God’s will for our lives are good, pleasing and perfect".
In a powerful section, she challenges the reader to develop the habit of thankfulness to God.
The book gives great insights into the life of a great athlete and how she draws strength from God.