Discover how you can respond to God's call in your own life, whether it's in your own town or on the other side of the world.
Teen Austin Gutwein has taken his best shot several thousand times
to help AIDS orphans in Africa and in the process has built a school
and a medical clinic! Take Your Best Shot tells how one boy
made an incredible difference in the lives of those without hope while
challenging the reader to do the same.
The interactive dialogue will
leave space for the reader to respond. By the end of the book, the
reader will know the testimony of Austin and other teens from around
the world who are committed to a life of sharing Christ’s love, and
will have begun to search for God’s voice in their own lives. The book
will also equip and challenge readers with information on a variety of
ministries and organizations around the world to help people, animals,
and the environment.
“Austin is an outstanding
young man! He inspires us to dream bigger, reach higher and love deeper. His
story deserves a wide hearing.” Max Lucado
“I am
very impressed with Austin Gutwein’s story in Take Your Best Shot. This book
is filled with words of encouragement, inspiration, and hope. It’s guaranteed
to motivate you into action.” Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic
“I
spent a day with Austin and his family and found them inspiring. His story, I
believe, challenges us all. The first thing I thought as I drove to the airport
was: What was I doing when I was twelve? And
then, of course, the next thought: What,
exactly, am I doing now?” John Larson, Former NBC National
Correspondent
“When
people ask me how they can possibly make a difference fighting a problem as big
as ‘global poverty’, I tell them about a boy named Austin who, like David, stared Goliath in the
eye without flinching. This young man has done more to make a difference in the
lives of children orphaned by AIDS than most American churches, let alone
individuals. If you are older than 10 and you haven’t yet done your part to
change the world, read Take
Your Best Shot and be
inspired. Austin Gutwein shows us the way”. Richard
Stearns, President, World Vision US, Author of The
Hole in Our Gospel
“When
people ask who has most impacted me over the last year, without hesitation I
can say Austin Gutwein and the story of Hoops of Hope. I am around amazing
leaders all the time, and Austin rivals all of them. Austin
is my friend. And Austin
is one of my heroes. You can’t be around Austin
or the amazing work of Hoops of Hope without being deeply impacted and
inspired. Trust me. Do yourself a favor and read this book and the incredible
story. But once you do, be prepared to be changed and challenged. You’ll see
the world and your significant role in helping those less fortunate in an
amazingly fresh way.” Brad
Lomenick, Executive Director, Catalyst
“Austin’s
story is one of modern day heroism. He represents a new generation that can
carry us all into the twenty-first century: a world of hope, peace and selfless
love. Austin
completely inspires me.” Daniel
Biro, Hawk Nelson
