Three Seconds of Courage

How Small Acts of Bravery Lead to Big Change

By: Riley Kehoe

Narrated by: Riley Kehoe

Riley Kehoe is no stranger to fear. At ten years old, she survived the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami in Thailand. After that traumatic event killed nearly 230,000 people, she began asking herself each day, What do I want to do with this gift of life I've been given? She realized that she could let fear rule over her—or she could choose to have courage.

Sharing her remarkable personal story, Riley shows you how small acts of bravery can change your life in ways you can't imagine. They can mean the difference between a life of isolation or one of connection, between playing it safe or taking a bold step forward, between being self-focused or reaching out to help others, between holding a grudge or offering and accepting forgiveness.

Filled with dramatic and touching stories—such as when Riley performed CPR on a drowned man and brought him back to life and when she climbed onto the ledge of a bridge to talk a young man out of jumping—this book will inspire you to approach every day with a spirit of courage, possibility, and hope.

©2025 Riley Kehoe (P)2025 Christian Audio

Encouraging, Authentic, and Grounded in Faith

3 Seconds of Courage is a powerful and encouraging listen. Riley’s story is deeply grounded in faith, and that made it all the more impactful. Her reliance on Christ is woven naturally and boldly throughout, adding real depth to her message. The way she connects life lessons with biblical truth is inspiring, and hearing her narrate it herself made it feel even more personal and authentic. Highly recommend to anyone seeking strength, courage, and a reminder of where true confidence comes from.

So encouraging!

I needed to hear this more than I ever knew. Thank you for writing this book and sharing your incredible story!

Incredible. Life Changing.

Riley’s story, steadfast faith, and incredible experiences are faith building, and truly do not only demonstrate… but inspire and equip people to be courageous. Seeing her choices to love daily, availability to encourage, and courage to save lives with no thought of her self is astounding.

Riley is a shining example of who we are all called to be. And that no matter how young (or old, like Alex) we are, we have a powerful calling to be a glimpse of God’s glory!

What a shining role model that will transform lives—especially of young people.

I encourage you to buy the audiobook and play it as a family with the kids. You might see the Lord transform their lives beyond your wildest dreams.

Just wow!

Three Seconds of Courage is a life-altering book! Riley's life story is incredible. This book was interesting from start to finish as well as informational and applicable. Riley is such an inspiration and an excellent example of being obedient to God's calling and overcoming fears. I will never think of being courageous the same. If she can do it, so can I.

I loved getting strength and encouragement but I loved too that she shared the words of her parents.

I appreciated the truth of how closely the Lord walks with us and how deeply He cares and how accessible He is.