In the 21st century, we surround ourselves with safety. We insure everything, from mobile phones to holidays. We follow low-cholesterol diets and subscribe to low-risk mutual funds. Have we protected our hearts and minds so much that we've lost sight of everything life can offer us and everything we can offer to life? Dr. Ben Carson shares personal stories of decisions he has made as a surgeon and as a man, and each of these stories shows the adventure that risk can entail. It is the essence of our life's journey. Most of all, 'Take the Risk' challenges us to reaffirm that our lives have a noble purpose and that wise risk-taking is the path to achieving dreams and a means to positively influence the world around us.