Undaunted: The Early Life of Josh McDowell

Promotional Summary:

Josh McDowell was born into the harsh realities of a cruel world. His father's violent alcoholism coupled with his own childhood molestation filled McDowell with shame. Over the years, that shame drove him further and further from Christ, until it finally turned to rage. Eager to rail against the existence of a loving God, McDowell sought out conflict with the Christians he encountered in college. He mocked their beliefs and scorned their faith until they issued him a challenge:  prove God doesn't exist. Obsessively, McDowell traveled the world scouring sacred historical texts for evidence contradicting Christianity. What he found instead was truth--and a faith that led to grace and redeemed a broken man.
Undaunted is the true story of how Josh McDowell set out to prove Jesus Christ never existed--but ended up on a journey that brought him face to face with God's love and transforming power. His ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ has allowed him to share the good news of his Savior with millions of people around the world, and he's published over 130 books in the field of Christian apologetics, including More Than a Carpenter and Evidence That Demands a Verdict. He is living proof that a life can be transformed.

Strengths:

This heart-wrenching autobiography about one of America's foremost apologists is a must-see for mature family members. Josh's humble, personable, and transparent character quietly underscore the story line. How a man with such a bright mind and gentle character could have overcome an abusive childhood is a strong testament to the grace of God.

Weaknesses:

Those familiar with Josh's giftedness in defending the faith may wish that he had incorporated a little more of his Evidence That Demands a Verdict into the storyline.