Gilbee Strong - by Gil Roden (Hardcover)

About the Book

Memoir of a father finding strength in faith after his son suffers a traumatic brain injury after a motorcycle accident.

Book Synopsis

GILBEE STRONG is a father's intimate, unflinching account of the moment life fractures and the long, uncertain walk that follows. When an ordinary day turns catastrophic, the author is pulled into hospital corridors, impossible decisions, and prayers that bear little resemblance to the ones he grew up hearing. Told from inside the experience, the book traces the raw terrain of loving a child whose future is suddenly unknown and learning how to stand when certainty disappears.

At its heart, this is a story about recovery, fatherhood, and the unseen cost of loving deeply. It lives in the space between devastation and gratitude, where doubt and belief share the same room and neither fully wins. GILBEE STRONG explores resilience, marriage, and community, and the quiet, often unannounced ways grace appears when life refuses to follow the script.

For anyone who has ever sat beside someone they love and wondered how to keep going, this story is a reminder that no one walks through the storm alone.

Review Quotes

I am so glad I had the chance to read this book. The way faith is portrayed throughout the book and how it looks in different stages of pain and healing, it truly shined a light on the impact it has on life. I found myself tearing up more than once as I read through this book. Not because it was a sad ending, but because Gil's faith connects with you through the pages. Thank you for sharing such a person story and experience. Your is beautiful.

I started reading this book the day I got it and just finished it. It is an unbelievably remarkable book!! A MUST READ!!!

I read this book in one sitting I could not put it down!

The strength of this family is incredibly inspiring..

Well done Rodens! & God Bless.

Inspiring, keep the faith. Enjoyable read. Timber strong always. Hometown hero. Riverton Wyoming great people who go above and beyond in a time of need

This book is a must read. Seeing the miracle of faith is over the top. I couldn't breathe most of the time reading it but I made it through. I cried a lot and had to put it away for a while. Couldn't help picking it back up and reading more. God is good. This book reminds us of that.

WOW! What an amazing read. Truly touched this Nana's heart and emotions. I would recommend this book for everyone to read. Thank you so much for sharing your family's story with us. God Bless ����������������

If you are looking for a book that makes you feel faith and love again this is it. This is a story of believing, love, faith and overall goodness.

What a beautiful story of faith, love, hope, and perseverance. Gil and Kristy went to school here in Evanston with my kids. I have known Diane for years. It is one thing to read a story like this and feel the power in it, but entirely different when you know the people. Having lost our own son to ptsd I felt every emotion and cheered every victory. Although our story is different, we still feel God with us and know that Ollie is at peace and has no ptsd. I have always believed in miracles and the power of prayer, but this is more. I hope that people read this and feel the hope and strength within.

The first chapter is amazing - I already can't put it down! What a heartbreaking yet incredibly beautiful story. You can feel the raw emotion, love, fear, faith, and strength in every word. As a parent, it really pulls at your heart and makes you think about how fragile life can be and how powerful love truly is. Even through the heartbreak, you can already see God's grace shining through. God is so good!! I can't wait to keep reading this powerful journey.

Real, raw, and powerful. 100% recommend.