Like a river: Finding the faith and strength to move forward after loss and heartache

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

Like a river: Finding the faith and strength to move forward after loss and heartache

Author:

Granger Smith

Publisher:

W Publishing Group

https://www.thomasnelson.com/wpublishing/

Date:

2023

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

201 pages

Overview:

Author Granger Smith, well known country music singer-songwriter, tells of his journey forward after the loss of his young son, River. Smith uses the analogy of a river as he traces the movement and pain from the drowning death of his child and the many ways he attempted to assuage that pain and guilt. And then Granger met Jesus and despite the pain he still felt, his heart filled with joy as well.

Readers will glimpse the family life of the Smiths but more importantly the spiritual journey of the author as he came to faith in Christ. A touching and inspiring story that will linger long with those who read it!

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Those interested in Christian biography; those who are suffering from tragedy themselves.

Christian impact:

Smith takes readers through his journey to Christ, starting with the loss of his precious son.

Also includes:

-eight pages of colored photos

-afterword

-you really, really need to read this…

-infant swim rescue guide

-personal reflection and group discussion guide

-notes

-acknowledgements

-about the author

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