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Everyone experiences loss. The question is: what are you going to gain from it? Like a River, a triumphant story of new life birthed out of tragedy, will teach readers how to face their failures, confront their pain, and connect with God---the true source of life.Book Synopsis
Like a River, a triumphant story of new life birthed out of tragedy, will teach readers how to face their failures, confront their pain, and connect with God--the true source of life.
On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and Granger's world shattered.
The days, weeks, and months that followed River's death sent Granger on a dark and painful journey. Every time he closed his eyes, he replayed the horrific event in his mind, and every time he opened his computer, he was bombarded by the critique and criticism of people who blamed him for the accident.
Despite his best effort to get back on stage with a smile and song, it was all a façade. On the inside he was dying. Fortunately, that's not how his story ended. And now he is compelled to help people all around the world find strength, peace, and hope on the other side of tragedy.
- Like a River, life is full of twists and turns.
- Like a River, people pollute our world with their critique and criticism.
- Like a River, tragic events keep us dammed up.
- But like a river, we can find the courage to keep moving downstream.
Rivers don't run on their own strength; they flow from their source. When we try to keep going on our own, we won't make it, but when we connect to the greater source, we will find the strength and the faith to keep living after loss. This triumphant story of new life birthed out of death will inspire every reader to live Like a River.
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'Country music artist Smith debuts with a sensitive and moving recollection of his path through grief. . .In stark, intimate prose, the author candidly renders the realities of suffering while articulating a moving message of renewal. Those seeking a faith-based path through grief will find this instructive and affecting.'--Publishers Weekly
Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 (H) x 6.36 (W) x .75 (D)
Weight: .78
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover
Author: Granger Smith
Theme: Death, Grief, Bereavement
Language: English
Street Date: September 12, 2023
TCIN: 88113992
UPC: 9781400334360
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-8757
Origin: Made in the USA
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This book is an amazing testament to taking your life and going to the Lord for forgiveness. Granger openly and rawly shares how he asked the Lord to save him and how he changed his life to walk with and for the Lord. I highly recommend this book not only for only those that have or are facing challenges but everyone -period. We ALL have challenges in life and Granger with his words shares a way to push through those challenges Like A River. A wonderful book, Highly recommend!!!!
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This book was raw and real. If you have dealt with loss or questioned faith, this book dives into. Get to know a side of Granger you never knew existed.
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Tkennedy - 1 year ago
I could not put this book down! I read it cover to cover in less than 24 hours and would already like to pick it up for a reread again. Granger is so incredibly raw and real in this book, he truly holds nothing back in telling his story. There is beautiful imagery throughout and his story telling in sharing his grief journey was such an honor to read. I highly recommend this book! We have already purchased a few more copies for friends and people we have met who are walking through their own grief journies at the moment.
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I could not put this book down. This book is beneficial for anyone who has gone through loss of any kind. I truly believe this book will resonate with many that need to hear it. This book can give hope for those that believe there’s no way through a tragedy. This is a great story about how God can renew us and how there is purpose for pain.
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This was a very easy read (a good thing). The genuineness and transparency of this book makes it a very practical tool for those who have loss and suffering in their lives. I would recommend this book to everyone!! I don’t know how many more times I’ll read this book but it will definitely be more than just once. This will be on the replay shelf. Thank you Granger Smith for being so real and honest about your journey through your loss. May God bless you, Amber and the kids as you venture into your call to full time ministry!
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Keagan - 1 year ago
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