SOAR Teen & Young Adult Christian Magazine

Here’s a peek at some of the books on SOAR’s recommended non-fiction reading list for teens and young adults. Look out for upcoming reviews of some of these books and others. (Click a book in the slideshow or “Learn More” below to see details. Descriptions courtesy of the publishers).

The Books

Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
“Most people spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking to gain comfort and pleasure for themselves. But Jesus said, ‘Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.'” Learn More

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan
“It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss… Whether you’ve verbalized it yet or not, we all know something’s wrong.” Learn More

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson
“The inspiring true story of an inner-city kid with poor grades and little motivation, who at age thiry-three, became director of pediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins University Hospital.” Learn More

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex Harris & Brett Harris
“Most people don’t expect you to understand what we’re going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don’t expect you to care. And even if you care, they don’t expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don’t expect it to last. We do.” – Alex and Brett. Learn More

Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance by Rebecca St. James
“Christian singer Rebecca St. James paints a relevant and appealing picture of the value of waiting. But Rebecca also reaches out with compassion to those who have already made mistakes and reveals the mercy and healing that God brings.” Learn More

A Young Man After God’s Own Heart: Turn Your Life into an Extreme Adventure by Jim George
“A Young Man After God’s Own Heart helps guys grow into men who honor God in all they do.” Learn More

A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart–A Devotional by Elizabeth George
“This devotional shows girls that God’s Word is a roadmap they can count on as they face each day…and the future.” Learn More

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