Struck
One Christian's Reflections on Encountering Death
by Russ Ramsey
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Pub Date Mar 10 2017 | Archive Date May 05 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Books
Description
"When my doctor told me I was dying, I came alive."
What happens when you come face-to-face with your mortality? When your
body fails you, what happens to your faith?
Russ Ramsey was struck by a bacterial infection that destroyed his
mitral valve, sending him into heart failure and requiring urgent
open-heart surgery. As he faced the possibility of death, he found
himself awakened to new realities. In the critical days and months that
followed, Ramsey came to see the world through the eyes of affliction.
He grappled with fear, anger, depression, and loss, and yet he
experienced grace through the suffering that filled him with a hope and
hunger for the life to come.
This profoundly eloquent memoir gives voice to the deepest questions of the human condition. In the midst of pain, we can see glimpses of eternity.
Advance Praise
"In the beautiful telling of his own brush with death and the process of recovery, Russ shows us, in a most moving and lovely and hopeful fashion, what it means to find joy in the sorrow, beauty in the ashes, light in the darkness, intimacy in the fear, love in the losses, water in the wilderness, music in the sorrow, and yes, even life in the dying."
—From the foreword by Scott Sauls, senior pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, author of Jesus Outside the Lines and BeFriend
"For anyone who is going through a season of affliction or is walking beside someone who is suffering, Struck, Russ Ramsey's personal account of his battle with a failing heart and his fight to survive, is a welcome source of encouragement and support. Struck will ignite your faith, strengthen your will, and give you hope for the future."
—Eric Close, actor, American Sniper, Nashville, Without a Trace
"Earthy, authentic, and full of enduring wisdom, Russ Ramsey has eloquently documented his journey through loss in this personal story. Struck offers hope and honesty in the midst of suffering, displaying a life lived with an open heart before God in all circumstances."
—Sandra McCracken, singer/songwriter, God's Highway, Psalms, Desire Like Dynamite
"In prose allowing the passage of light, Russ Ramsey blazes a trail of affliction and belief. No one hopes for the crucible, but this piercing account makes room for honest lament, complaint, and anger en route to simplicity and a faith purged of sentiment. Struck will hearten those adrift in the valleys. You know who you are."
—Leif Enger, bestselling author of Peace Like a River and So Brave, Young, and Handsome
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830844944 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
Featured Reviews
Eric B, Reviewer
This book is excellent. It's personal and yet helpful, even for someone not going through a near-death experience. Russ Ramsey is a brilliant and profound writer and I would recommend his works to anyone.
Annette H, Librarian
This was written in such a raw honest way. This subject is something I think of once in a while. Struck is a beautiful and inspirational story of faith and God's love for humankind. I plan to buy several copies
Michele B, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for a free copy of this book to read and review!
This work was an amazing account of one man's journey through affliction -- having discovered that his mitral valve was destroyed by bacteria and open heart surgery was required, along with extensive rehab to recover. The book delves into feelings about mortality, marriage, each person's impact on community, the little things that mean so much, faith, questioning what God gives you and how we feel when He doesn't answer as we'd like. Very thought-provoking, with a calling for each reader to think about how we see God in our lives and what our own faith journey looks like. Short book, and highly recommended reading. Not preachy, despite the weighty topics.
Maren R, Reviewer
a very well written book with good insights. I really appreciated how honest the author talked about his health issues and is struggles throughout them, and think that its a great book for anyone having some kind of health struggle as well as along as you don't mind religious aspects in your book -or especially if you are looking for those in your books!
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