Undaunted Student Edition: Daring to do what God calls you to do
In this student edition of Caine’s 2012 adult book of the same title, the author brings her professions and expressions of faith to a younger audience. Starting with shocking incidents of human trafficking (she and her husband started the antitrafficking organization A21 Campaign), she moves on to the hardships in her own life. Abused during her childhood, Caine ties together her own fears and disappointments with the larger idea that God is near enough to protect, guide, and love, no matter what the circumstances. Throughout, biblical verses bolster Caine’s points, and each chapter concludes with a Thoughts section, which invites readers to think about themselves and their issues in new ways. The book finishes up with a powerful idea that may shake more than a few readers: teens should listen to God’s voice within and find ways to change the world around them. (In cases where stepping up would disrupt one’s life, she does suggest that individuals should seek counsel.) A religious call that will intrigue many. Grades 9-12. --Ilene Cooper