Introduction Risking their lives To risk or not to risk? When is risk worth it? Life itself is a risky business The truth about risk Growing up "at risk" My risky behavior nearly got the best of me Risks I took that changed my life forever Four simple questions to help assess any risk Faith is a risk whatever you believe Living your faith in an uncertain world Navigating professional risks My personal risks in the face of death Taking yourself out of the middle of decisions Parenting perils? Publis risk (and the beginning of some solutions) Even bigger risks Conclusion: my prescription in a dangerous world