Book Review: Wild Grace, by Max Lucado and James Lund

"Wild Grace" by Max Lucado and James Lund, is a spinoff of Lucado's book, simply titled "Grace". The difference between the two is that "Wild Grace" is specifically targeted toward teens. I asked for and received a free copy from Booksneeze for review purposes, thinking that perhaps my oldest two kids, age 11, might benefit from it. As it turns out, some of the stories conveyed in "Wild Grace" touch on topics, including drugs and pornography, that my kids aren't quite ready to read about, so I'm reviewing this from my point of view, not theirs.

But even though it's not quite right for preteens, I came away very impressed with the book. It's interspersed with stories form the bible and with stories from modern-day believers who have experienced God's grace in countless ways. In one particularly stirring story, a man talks of his introduction to internet porn as a teen, and the ways that God came through at the time, and in subsequent years leading into adulthood.

But it's not just about obvious sins like porn and drugs. It's about self-pity, and self-doubt, and dealing with people who hurt you. It's about prodigals, honest confession, and God's unflinching love for each of us.

I highly recommend "Wild Grace", not only for teens, but for adults.

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