Beyond the Valley

This book deals with the sudden loss of a loved one. The author draws from his experience of losing his teenage in a car crash. His thoughts and reflections would be very helpful to others going through this situation. He links his experience to Christian theology and offers reflections for the reader.

For those experiencing a prolonged loss due to cancer or other health problems, the book was not as helpful. However, I would highly recommend this book to pastors to keep on hand for unexpected losses.

#Beyond the Valley# by Dave Branon is a Christian living book. Dave Branon works for Our Daily Bread as a author. This book is a republication after 10 years. Dave and his wife suffered lost their daughter when she was 17 years old. He shares about his personal struggle with grief. This book is written with compassion. He shares Psalm 23 and how God can meet us during our times of grief. Psalm 23 is a wonderful Psalm and a great source of strength during loss. Jesus will be our shepherd during times of loss. The book is personal and very practical. He reminds us of how God's character is still the same . God can help us through these difficult days. He addresses the questions grieving parents have. This book would be a great help for pastors, counselors as they work with those who are grieving. The book does not give pat answers. The book helps the listener know what is the right thing to say to the grieving person. Thank you to the author and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. The opinions are my own.

The book seems to be written well with the focus on a biblical understanding of the pain one goes through in life and how to interpret the same.

The loss of the author's daughter is taken as the hook around which the book unfolds. I am not a follower of christianity and hence could not appreciate much of the details in the book. However the very strong questions about life and the "valley" one falls into are very much true of any faith.

The book will be of much more use to believers and I am hoping the publisher puts the note on the covers so people know what they are buying.

I appreciated the insight and wisdom that Dave Branon shares in this book. I also greatly appreciate his honesty about their family’s sorrow after their teenage daughter’s death in a car accident. Although he never lost his faith in God because of this tragedy, he’s open about the things that he’s wrestled with about her death. He never fails to take us to the Bible to find comfort and insight into our questions about tragedy and loss. I highlighted many passages in this book about God’s sovereignty, and reading this book gave me much to think through as I look at the unexpected loss my own family has experienced. I’m glad to have this book on my shelf, and it will be a guide to help me know how to be of true comfort to others.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

"Beyond the Valley" by Dave Branon is a captivating and inspiring account of personal triumph over adversity. Branon's storytelling prowess shines as he chronicles his journey through a challenging season of life, offering profound insights and encouragement along the way. The book's positive aspect lies in its ability to instill hope and resilience in readers, reminding them of the power of faith and perseverance. However, at times, the narrative may become overly self-reflective, potentially distracting from the broader themes and messages of the book. Overall, "Beyond the Valley" is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome obstacles and find strength in the midst of trials.