Like a River

Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache

By: Granger Smith

Narrated by: Granger Smith

Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Granger Smith (P)2023 Thomas Nelson

Amazing book

I loved this book so much!! This is a great read for anyone to read

Phenomenal

So many emotions. So many tears. Beautifully written…Praise God! Love the Smiths & wish nothing but pure happiness for them.

Heartwarming!

Such a beautiful story of grief and survival. I loved this book. Loved the bonus questions at the end!

loved it!

Besides the bible, this is the best book I have ever listened to. Thank you!

Sobbing 7 min in

Such an inspiring story told by one of the best storytellers. Granger reads his book in a way that is powerfully moving—I listened in one sitting. I’ve never sobbed the way I did listening to this book. His faith inspired me before listening to this book and after listening I have an even bigger flame burning in me for Jesus. I hope everyone reads this book.

Great messages of hope

I love this author-read, true account dealing with death, trauma, grief, and so many other topics and emotions. I feel my own life in so many parts of this book, it was released today and I’ve already listened twice! There are heavy themes yet hope overcomes. It is definitely worth my time!

perfectly told and spoken

I listened to the entirety in less than 2 days. I cried during every chapter. I felt so much emotions as I listened to the perfectly described details that painting such a picture. this book is timeless and for everybody

Perfect display of resilience & faithfulness

Started & finished in tears. Been a fan since Earl days, have seen in concert multiple times, but this reading is my all time favorite performance. Love the rawness of this beautiful Glory Story. Very relatable and inspiring. Enjoyed all the scriptures and verses, thank you for being the hands & feet of Jesus. Can’t wait to go through it again with my husband!

Powerful, personal, and wise

I’ve never lost a child by drowning, but I have lost loved ones to sickness and death, my father to suicide, four precious babies who died in my womb, my baby brother to AIDS, my adult son to addiction and estrangement, my marriage, my career, my health and independence, and many other traumatic losses. I am searching for purpose and peace. Unlike Granger Smith, I do not believe that God purposefully gives people cancer and other suffering, but I do believe in the grace and power of God to transform hearts and lives through trials and losses. I needed this book, and I am grateful to have found it. Smith’s passion and love shine through the book, and he gives God all the glory for the healing of his life. Amen.

Beautiful

What a absolutely beautiful testimony y try o the power of our lord, who can make beauty out of unbelievable pain.
Wonderful book.
Amber ………. It’s your turn!!! 😊