Still Good: One Family's Story of Loss and the Hope That Remains

by Rachel Landrith Lorance, Jennifer Landrith Oliver (Foreword)

Still Good is a joint memoir told from the autobiographical account of Rachel Lorance that is supported by journal entries from her father, David Landrith, over a 20 month period. Through showing the personal struggles of a man faced with likely death, and the impact this has upon his family, Rachel aims to prove this while suffering is inevitable, God is still seated on his throne and can be trusted.

“This book will grab hold of your heart from the start. I could not put it down…”
—Daniel L. Akin, President,
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“…These pages will be a great help to anyone who wants to better understand how to minister— to and pray for families who are walking through times of tragedy and grief. It is a testimony to God’s faithfulness and a gift to all who knew and loved David.”
—Kevin Ezell, President, North American Mission Board

“Anyone who knew David Landrith not only got a front-row seat to how leadership is done; they received a master class on how to suffer well.”
—Ben Mandrell, President and CEO Lifeway Christian Resources

“But if not, is he still good? This is the question we often ask when unexpected suffering jolts us from the normalcy of everyday life…”
— Gretchen Saffles, bestselling author of The Well-Watered Woman ,
Founder of Well-Watered Women

“…Scripture is full of “But God” moments where God showed up. This is one of those “But God” stories in a present-day setting. In the midst of pain and suffering, God showed up and poured out His mercy and grace. It wasn’t always easy to see or understand, but He was there. This is a story of redemption. If you need to be encouraged, this is a book you need to read!”
— Julie Woodruff, Groups and Women’s Minister,
Long Hollow Baptist Church

“Raw, real, and transparent, describe the emotions I experienced reading through the pages of “Still Good.” Rachel Lorance gives us a front row seat to suffering. Through highs and lows the reader is led on a journey to trust God when things don’t turn out like expected. Anyone who has been through a trial, or presently in the middle of a trial will learn how to “praise God” through it all.”
— Robby Gallaty Pastor, Long Hollow Church,
Author, Replicate and Recovered

196 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2023

Reviews

[Ashley Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so special to read for me personally. David was my pastor at LHBC growing up and had a profound impact on my life. He was such a special person. Reading the words in this book really connected me to him again, but even more so to our one and only savior, Jesus Christ. The Landrith’s story has touched my soul for many years, so I couldn’t wait to read this book and I’m so happy I did! I couldn’t put it down. Thank you David for your incredibly inspiring story and example you showed on not only how to live, but how to die. A special thank you to God for giving Rachel the strength to share their story as I’m sure reliving these painful times while writing this book was not easy. So amazing! My biggest takeaway from this book - No matter what, God is still good!

[Ashley Blankinship · Rating 2 out of 5]

Coming from someone who has experienced death multiple times profoundly, this book was quite difficult to read. It brought me back to some really tough times in my life. The majority of the book was a retelling of the family’s struggles which continued to be negative. While I think it is important to let people into your pain & understanding grief, there was not much encouragement. The conclusion FINALLY gave some encouraging words from God, but it begs the question of why wasn’t this mentioned earlier in the book? Rather than giving only encouragement at the end, it would have been nice to have the tid bits of encouragement scattered throughout the book. I was encouraged in the beginning by David’s unrelentless “God is still good” at the end of his journal entries

[Jennifer Bundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down once I received it! It allowed me to see and feel what this precious family our pastor and his family were going through as David’s time on earth was ending we love you Landrith family!

[Kaitlyn Kerrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

just good. heartbreakingly real. was honored to sit under pastor David for almost 11 years. it was so humbling and heavy to sit and read the Landrith's story of grief and healing. Rachel comes at it from a raw perspective, holding nothing back. i will come back to this one.

[Aaron Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartbreaking portrait of love and loss, but also a beautiful story of hope and healing. Rachel does a wonderful job of digging deep into her and her families emotions in the face of tragedy, and the aftermath.

[Myra Bumgardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Once I started it I couldn’t put it down.