Bestselling author Max Lucado explains that if teens let God’s grace change them, shape them, and strengthen them, their lives will never be the same. The pressures and disappointments of the world are shaping today’s teens. However, Max Lucado encourages them to take a close look at what can shape their hearts and their futures from the inside out—God’s grace.

Lucado has done it again in this wonderfully written book for teens on the Grace of God. I love how he inserts true short stories in this book that will definitely reach the teen audience; something
will apply to their lives and/or situation that will hit home with them. The book shows the teens how it CAN be cool to do what you know is right and not what makes you popular.


There is so much violence in the world today and allot of it is directed towards our teens. I think schools should have this book in their school library. I feel that if more teens, Christian, and non-Christian would pick up a book like ‘Wild Grace’ and read it, maybe they would not think what they are doing is so cool. Just maybe they would learn that God does love them and there is a better way in life, and still be cool and popular all at the same time!


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This is the first time I’ve read the teen edition of one of Mr. Lucado’s books and I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it as much as his adult books. Don’t get me wrong, he is still an incredible author and pretty much the only non-fiction author I will read, but I was a little disappointed.

The layout of the book was extremely nice, with fancy chapter headings, pop out quotations and such: really gorgeous. The story was adapted for teens by James Lund, but I felt the adaptation was a little too “hip” which I didn’t like, but I’m sure the younger crowd will appreciate, such as the references to Lady Gaga and other “teen” things.

One of the things I always LOVE about Mr. Lucado’s books is that he includes real life stories that he seamlessly weaves into the point he’s trying to make. These are usually the parts that really touch my heart. These stories were handled a little differently this time and instead of Max telling us about them himself, they come in the form of letters written directly by the person. I didn’t like this format as much and was actually most touched by the one story not in this format, the story of Barbara Leininger and her sister, Regina who were taken captive by Indians in 1775. As I read through this story on a bench in the school hallway I found myself blinking back tears and willing myself not to cry.

I enjoyed this book but I couldn’t help but wonder if I would have enjoyed the adult version Grace better. I want to read the adult one now so that I can compare the two. I think I’ll stick with what I know and love and continue to read his adult books and pass on his next teen edition. ( )

Bestselling author Max Lucado recently produced a multimedia series on the concept of God's grace. Based on the original Grace book, James Lund did a fine adaption to relate to teenagers and explain to them what happens when grace happens in Wild Grace. One-liners as "See for yourself what you are - God's personal remodeling project", "Grace is power, not just pardon" and "Grace is precious because He is. Grace changes lives because He does." leads to the conclusion that the same work God did through Christ long ago on a cross is the work God does through Christ right now in you. Undeniable truths, fascinating examples from the Bible and contemporary people. Max Lucado encourages his readers.
And yet, as good as Lucado's intentions may be, it's you who has to accept forgiveness for your sins and receive God's grace. A book, dvd, positive or critical review cannot change that. Max Lucado goes further: "to accept grace is to accept the promise to give it (to others)." Whether you want to call it "wild" or utter "wow" to God for His incredible offer doesn't matter that much. We all need grace. ( )