The Race
Della Loredo
The Race is an allegorical story, loaded with symbols and metaphors but not so much that it is overburdened.
The central premise is a 6000-mile running race, the prize for which is a rich inheritance from a wealthy benefactor for all who finish. Following in his family tradition, Chris Strider sets out on this journey, coached by Joshua, the son of the race’s wealthy backer. And not only must the participants endure for such a long distance, they are also subject to attack and distraction by agents of a rival corporation.
Borrowing in its storytelling from John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s Progress, The Race is working with some tried and true metaphors for the Christian life and experience. But it also builds on these literary foundations with contemporary references and issues fitting into the Christian-life-as-journey allegory.
Originally written as a story for young adults, The Race creatively engages topics of faith, trust, perseverance, salvation, character development, life choices, family relationships, romance and sexuality.
The Race is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the “race of life” that will connect with many readers at different points in their Christian experience. With the deepest message about trusting and relying on God through all the circumstances and questions of our lives, it’s an encouraging and uplifting story.
The Race (Review & Herald Publishing Association) is available at Adventist Book Centres.
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