Dangerous Surrender: What Happens When You Say Yes to God

Surrendering to God isn't easy. It can bring both joy and heartache. But it enables you to know God in a deeper way than ever before. When Kay Warren's plans for her future were suddenly derailed by cancer, she had a choice to make. She chose to surrender to God's plan - and she invites you to do the same.

A rare book by an uncommon woman, Dangerous Surrender by Kay Warren, dares you to go deeper with God and his purposes on earth. Destined to be a classic, it will shake, challenge, and stretch you to become more than you’ve ever imagined. Your world is waiting.

Kay Warren’s story of surrender to a deeper meaning demonstrates the way to make sense of the chaos and jubilation that characterize our existence. Through Kay’s human and humble submission, we learn, as Kay did when she decided to form the “Seriously Disturbed and Gloriously Ruined Club,” that we cannot afford to remain indifferent. - Her Excellency, JEANNETTE KAGAME, First Lady of Rwanda

“Dangerous Surrender should come with a warning label—like "flammable" or "explosive." Books this raw and real don't come along often, especially from highly visible leaders with global impact. Read it at your own risk—but take the risk!" - Bill Hybels, Courageous Leadership

“Kay Warren is touching the conscience of a nation.” - John Ortberg, The Life You’ve Always Wanted

“This beautiful book is an astonishing achievement, the words of a modern-day prophet. Many chapters are stand-alone classics. It’s one of the richest reads I’ve experienced. It breathes the Spirit of Jesus on every page—so powerful, so well written, and so profound.” - Gary Thomas, Authentic Faith

“Kay Warren suffers from a case of severe compassion. That’s why I admire her. Only read this book if you want a softer heart.” - Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants

“Dangerous Surrender will inspire you, challenge you, humble you, make you uncomfortable, and show how God can use you to make a difference in the world.” - Dennis Rainey, Growing a Spiritually Strong Family

“Kay’s book is an unmistakable sign of a new evangelicalism that’s closer to the poor—and anything but safe!” - Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution

“Kay’s book forced me to clarify my calling and grapple with how much I’m willing to pay to follow it faithfully. I needed to read this.” - Lynne Hybels, Nice Girls Don’t Change the World

Kay Warren, like it says in Robert Frost’s famous poem, “took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - RICH STEARNS, president, World Vision U.S.

Kay’s intimate portrait of brokenness reminds us of what surrender to God ultimately produces — a person with God’s own heart for the hurting. It is a deeply moving story that a watching, suffering world needs to see in the church today. - WESS STAFFORD, president, Compassion International

Be careful. While reading this book, you may wrestle with an angel as Jacob did, and limp with joy in the continuing discovery of surrender and privilege in serving Jesus. - DEBORAH DORTZBACH, international director for HIV/AIDS programs, World Relief

Kay Warren is an unflagging lioness. More than simply a call to an awakening to global suffering, this book is a primer in Christlike obedience that anyone can consider. - STEVE HAAS, vice president, World Vision U.S.

If you think this is a book about how to be the wife of a successful minister, you’re wrong. It’s the story of someone who models the journey from self-interested religiosity to unconditionally loving Christ by embracing the lepers of our own age — the victims of HIV/AIDS. - TONY CAMPOLO, professor emeritus, Eastern University

Warren, wife of megachurch pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren (The Purpose-Driven Life), traces her transformation from housewife to international HIV/AIDS advocate. Moved by a news article about AIDS, Warren made a life-changing visit to Africa in 2003. In this book, she tells stories of the world's great tragedies (HIV/AIDS, the genocides in Rwanda and Cambodia, sex slavery, orphaned children and deep poverty) through the lens of her travels. Warren challenges readers to engage with devastating situations and surrender themselves to loving others—particularly those who may be considered outcasts—in the name of Christ. She describes being "gloriously ruined" by her close knowledge of these tragic situations, having previously been unaware or simply too busy raising a family to realize what was happening in the world. The book lacks practical suggestions for readers, demonstrating an unexpected emphasis on Warren herself and the "miracle" God has made of her life. At times this comes across as self-serving, especially in the midst of so much tragedy. No doubt readers will be inspired by Warren's considerable passion for the hurting world, though it remains unclear exactly what to do about it. (Dec.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

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Reviewed by Stacey (TEXAS), September 14, 2009

This is an awesome book! It really made me stop and take account of the parts of my my life that I had not given fully to God. I am not just an AVERAGE person....I am skillfully and wonderfully made person and for a purpose!! To show God's love to everyone I come into contact with! WARNING this book will make you look at the world differently! Read it and be MOVED!

Reviewed by Valerie Duggan (Indianapolis, IN), June 04, 2009

EXCELLENT BOOK! It is amazing how honest Kay is throughout this book. But God... He took one person and set them on His journey, His work. This is how He wants to work in each and every one of a believer's life!

Reviewed by Joyce Westberry (Bel Alton, MD), March 03, 2008

I can't even begin to express my emotions! All I can say is that it is obvious to me that God certainly had a plan for Kay and Praise God that He did!. I have become "dangerously disturbed" and I now feel the pain that God feels about our broken world! This book will turn your life around and make you want to walk closer with God and help his people in their suffering! I don't know yet what my journey will be but I know that I surrender to God!

Reviewed by Nancy (Grand Junction,Colorado), February 02, 2008

WOW!! What a wonderful and powerful book this is. I couldn't put it down&read it in two days. I wept as I read it and still have the burden inside as it touched me dramatically! I loaned it to a friend and wept as I gave it to her trying to explain it. If your desiring more in your walk with God this is a must. I highly recommend the book and GREAT job to Kay Warren for being so honest and broken. God Bless--

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