Like a River
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4.8 • 215 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between Granger and his wife, Amber!
New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, ECPA Bestseller
'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
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.
Additional water safety resources, discussion questions, and photo insert are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Losing a child is a horrific tragedy, but as Granger Smith explores, even life’s worst moments can have a purpose. When the country singer’s three-year-old son, River, fell into the family’s pool and drowned, it started a journey through pain worse than Smith ever imagined. Yet the devout Christian explains that once he stopped fighting against the current of God’s will, he made his way out of the darkness and found a renewed sense of purpose. Smith is agonizingly honest as he details his descent to rock bottom. But through it all, he makes us feel the passion for helping others that his grief awoke in him. In fact, he uses this book to mark his transition from country star to full-time preacher. Handling the narration himself, Smith is totally open and vulnerable. Like a River is about accepting that we can’t control what happens in life—but we can learn from it.
Customer Reviews
This is a book that every man/father needs
Get it today! I promise it will truly help you through grief and also to discover your God-given purpose.
Incredibly Inspiring Read!
Granger does such an incredible job reading the book that he wrote about one of the hardest things that him and his family have ever had to go through. Who knew that one of my favorite country artists would end up being one of the most Godly inspirational head of the household with such an beautiful Godly family. Can’t wait to listen to the rest of what The Smiths have to say about how they used one of the most horrible days of their lives to help others. God Bless The Smiths, my prayers are always you all ❤️💎
Great listen
Lots of great advice and good stories