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Bronner: A Journey to Understand
God teaches and refines us through pain and suffering. Author Sherri Burgess, wife of Rick Burgess of The Rick and Bubba Show, knows this to be true. After the earthly death of her youngest son, Bronner, Burgess asked, “Why?” And God answered. Journey with her through this powerful testimony of healing to understand the purpose behind the pain. An empowering resource for book-club discussion or small-group Bible study, this is much more than simply a retelling of an inspiring story. It is a call to action beckoning us to know our Holy God like never before.
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Published January 19, 2016
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February 19, 2019
I have lived in Alabama and am familiar with the Rick and Bubba radio show. We had moved away before 2008 when Rick's young son, Bronner, drowned in a freak accident in their backyard pool. When a friend (thank you, Gail) sent me a recommendation to read this book, I simply had to!
This book was written by Bronner's mother, Sherri, and guides the reader through her journey to understand her son's death and the joy of God's plans in our lives.
The book is sad, but also encouraging and gives insight into why God allows pain and suffering. I especially like the statement: "It is not in a man or woman to rule himself or herself justly. Only God can do that. He alone is just. He alone is righteous. He alone is good. And might add, only He knows the future. We have to trust Him because He alone sees it all, the big picture, how He weaves everything together into one perfect tapestry of life. He guards our feet from stumbling and puts us on the right path."
Using this book as a bible study, presents many challenges to the reader. One that stands out to me was: "Find your way to God and then be a road map for others to find Him as well". (Evangelism at its' best!)
Highly recommend! May we all grow in our faith. Thank you, Sherri Burgess for sharing.
This book was written by Bronner's mother, Sherri, and guides the reader through her journey to understand her son's death and the joy of God's plans in our lives.
The book is sad, but also encouraging and gives insight into why God allows pain and suffering. I especially like the statement: "It is not in a man or woman to rule himself or herself justly. Only God can do that. He alone is just. He alone is righteous. He alone is good. And might add, only He knows the future. We have to trust Him because He alone sees it all, the big picture, how He weaves everything together into one perfect tapestry of life. He guards our feet from stumbling and puts us on the right path."
Using this book as a bible study, presents many challenges to the reader. One that stands out to me was: "Find your way to God and then be a road map for others to find Him as well". (Evangelism at its' best!)
Highly recommend! May we all grow in our faith. Thank you, Sherri Burgess for sharing.
July 3, 2017
I live in Alabama and have been very familiar with the Rick and Bubba radio show for years. Rick and Bubba are Southern good ole boys who can be hilariously funny as well as serious and forthright. Both of them are God-fearing men who do not shy away from their faith even on the radio.
Most Alabamians remember the awful day in 2008 when we heard that Rick's son Bronner, a toddler, had drowned in the family's swimming pool in a freak accident one cold January night. This book is his mother Sherri's story and her journey to understand her son's death and her Heavenly Father's love.
This book is sad, but also joyful, encouraging, and uplifting. It is a book for anyone who has suffered or who is going through a tough time. Sherri uses Scripture throughout and tells her story from a mother's heart, and all that God taught her and is still teaching her about this life and the life to come. It is HER story but also GOD's story about His faithfulness in the Burgess family's life and in this mama's heart.
Thank you for turning towards the Lord instead of away from Him, and thereby discovering for yourself who He is and what He can do. Thank you for showing the Enemy that God's plans cannot be thwarted and that eternal good can come from tragedy.
Most Alabamians remember the awful day in 2008 when we heard that Rick's son Bronner, a toddler, had drowned in the family's swimming pool in a freak accident one cold January night. This book is his mother Sherri's story and her journey to understand her son's death and her Heavenly Father's love.
This book is sad, but also joyful, encouraging, and uplifting. It is a book for anyone who has suffered or who is going through a tough time. Sherri uses Scripture throughout and tells her story from a mother's heart, and all that God taught her and is still teaching her about this life and the life to come. It is HER story but also GOD's story about His faithfulness in the Burgess family's life and in this mama's heart.
Thank you for turning towards the Lord instead of away from Him, and thereby discovering for yourself who He is and what He can do. Thank you for showing the Enemy that God's plans cannot be thwarted and that eternal good can come from tragedy.
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December 8, 2025DNF for now
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my fiancé wanted me to read this with him and then we just quit reading 4 months ago, we will probably pick it back up later but i’m tired of seeing it on my Currently Reading shelf for now😅
Page 129/ 57% done
my fiancé wanted me to read this with him and then we just quit reading 4 months ago, we will probably pick it back up later but i’m tired of seeing it on my Currently Reading shelf for now😅
February 14, 2016
Disclosure I received a complimentary copy of this book for my unbiased review these thoughts and words are mine and mine alone. Now that we have that out of the way. It was a great honor to be able to read and review this book. At the time that Bronner Burgess went to his Heavenly home my family and I lived in Birmingham/Hoover area we were avid listeners to the Rick & Bubba Show and had met them several times there is still a picture of my son with them hanging on our refrigerator with their autograph. This affected everyone in the area. Being a mom of 3 I could never fathom losing one of my children although I almost lost 2 of them when they were born they were preemiesNow that we have that out of the way. It was a great honor to be able to read and review this book. At the time that Bronner Burgess went to his Heavenly home my family and I lived in Birmingham/Hoover area we were avid listeners to the Rick & Bubba Show and had met them several times there is still a picture of my son with them hanging on our refrigerator with their autograph. This affected everyone in the area. Being a mom of 3 I could never fathom losing one of my children although I almost lost 2 of them when they were born they were .
I received my copy of this book the Monday after my mom went to her Heavenly home on 1/8/16. In a way I felt I was meant to read this book. After reading this book it helped me to cope with the passing of my mom. Sherri did not let Satan win because this horrible thing that happened to the Burgess family God turned to his advantage and called on his soldiers to come to action and the youngest of those was Bronner.
We seem to do things backwards we should celebrate when one of God's children go home and cry when one is born. I do not have 3 children God does he just sent them to me to raise them up to follow him and lead others to him. I in the past have been lukewarm to say the least after reading "Bronner" I am on fire for God.
In this amazing book Sherri uses scripture to relate to everything that she went through and explains how God brought her through this process. Anyone that reads this book and a fire is not put under them for God needs to reevaluate their life and priorities.
I personally want to think Sherri Burgess for writing this book and for God sending it to me exactly when I needed it. When my mom went home I screamed and yelled and even for a moment blamed God for taking her when he could have took one of the criminals instead of her, needless to say I have resolved those feelings. I know that one day I will be by her side again and I will get to meet Bronner Burgess who started a revolution for God that surpassed anything that I have ever seen happen.
I give this book a solid 5 there are discussion questions at the end to help give you a better understanding
I received my copy of this book the Monday after my mom went to her Heavenly home on 1/8/16. In a way I felt I was meant to read this book. After reading this book it helped me to cope with the passing of my mom. Sherri did not let Satan win because this horrible thing that happened to the Burgess family God turned to his advantage and called on his soldiers to come to action and the youngest of those was Bronner.
We seem to do things backwards we should celebrate when one of God's children go home and cry when one is born. I do not have 3 children God does he just sent them to me to raise them up to follow him and lead others to him. I in the past have been lukewarm to say the least after reading "Bronner" I am on fire for God.
In this amazing book Sherri uses scripture to relate to everything that she went through and explains how God brought her through this process. Anyone that reads this book and a fire is not put under them for God needs to reevaluate their life and priorities.
I personally want to think Sherri Burgess for writing this book and for God sending it to me exactly when I needed it. When my mom went home I screamed and yelled and even for a moment blamed God for taking her when he could have took one of the criminals instead of her, needless to say I have resolved those feelings. I know that one day I will be by her side again and I will get to meet Bronner Burgess who started a revolution for God that surpassed anything that I have ever seen happen.
I give this book a solid 5 there are discussion questions at the end to help give you a better understanding
April 18, 2017
This review is also posted on Book by Book.
Sherri Burgess lost her young son in an unexpected and tragic accident on January night, and Bronner: A Journey to Understand explores her experience adjusting to and understanding this major life-altering change. While accidents like Bronner’s drowning are never anticipated or desired by a family, Sherri and her family have graciously and faithfully allowed their heartbreaking pain, loss, and grief to point to God’s glory. Throughout her book, Sherri recounts how Bronner’s brief time on Earth has left a lasting impact in their lives and the lives of many around them. Overall, Bronner is an emotional, inspiring, and worthwhile read, and I could certainly recommend it to interested readers.
Thanks to LitFuse Publicity Group, I received a copy of Bronner and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
Sherri Burgess lost her young son in an unexpected and tragic accident on January night, and Bronner: A Journey to Understand explores her experience adjusting to and understanding this major life-altering change. While accidents like Bronner’s drowning are never anticipated or desired by a family, Sherri and her family have graciously and faithfully allowed their heartbreaking pain, loss, and grief to point to God’s glory. Throughout her book, Sherri recounts how Bronner’s brief time on Earth has left a lasting impact in their lives and the lives of many around them. Overall, Bronner is an emotional, inspiring, and worthwhile read, and I could certainly recommend it to interested readers.
Thanks to LitFuse Publicity Group, I received a copy of Bronner and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
January 3, 2016
This book was an amazing reflection of God at work in the lives of those he loves. The transparency of this family and the heartbreak they experienced as well as the journey to understand spoke to my heart and changed me at the core. It reminded me again that God will not just walk with us through the most difficult of times but he will carry us and use everything for his glory.
March 16, 2024
Didn't finish, but what I did read was a great reminder on how we can find that unexplainable peace that only having faith in God can bring. A story of loss, redemption and love.
January 3, 2022
I wanted to read this book mainly because I’m a big fan of the Rick and Bubba show and I have heard Bronner’s story discussed several times. I even briefly met Rick and Sherrie once and feel connected to this story in a way. I didn’t lose a child, but I lost my dad in a tragic suicide. We’ve all dealt with pain and suffering, and in different ways. This book helps you understand why, exactly as it was written to do.
Pain in suffering is inevitable in this fallen world we live in and I actually enjoy reading in preparation for my future sufferings.
I particularly liked the part of the book where it had Rick’s speech word for word from Bronner’s memorial. Chapter 5, “But I Want You To Be Holy”, also hit really deep for me. We’re not made to be happy, but to be Holy.
Knowing this book was breathed by God, and written by Sherri through her dependence on him makes it a much more complete story. I couldn’t imagine all she’s gone though to write this story, but I’m thankful she found the strength to do so. This goes highly recommended from me.
Pain in suffering is inevitable in this fallen world we live in and I actually enjoy reading in preparation for my future sufferings.
I particularly liked the part of the book where it had Rick’s speech word for word from Bronner’s memorial. Chapter 5, “But I Want You To Be Holy”, also hit really deep for me. We’re not made to be happy, but to be Holy.
Knowing this book was breathed by God, and written by Sherri through her dependence on him makes it a much more complete story. I couldn’t imagine all she’s gone though to write this story, but I’m thankful she found the strength to do so. This goes highly recommended from me.
June 20, 2020
Sherri’s story is not only great, but also a teaching in itself! Backed up with scripture this is a great read or study for all ages with many truths that we all need to hear over and over again!
The story of Rick and Sherri Burgess and how an unchanging, omnipotent, omnipresent God comforts you in the eye the storm!
In this book Sherri shares the purpose behind pain through the powerful story behind her son Bronner’s earthly death. She leads the reader to the truth that God is everything we need!
“Before that day, I only knew one side of God, the forgiving, kind, loving one. But on the day Bronner went to heaven, I began to see God in a different light... I saw Him as King above all things, beyond understanding, beyond my reach or grasp.” Sherri Burgess
The story of Rick and Sherri Burgess and how an unchanging, omnipotent, omnipresent God comforts you in the eye the storm!
In this book Sherri shares the purpose behind pain through the powerful story behind her son Bronner’s earthly death. She leads the reader to the truth that God is everything we need!
“Before that day, I only knew one side of God, the forgiving, kind, loving one. But on the day Bronner went to heaven, I began to see God in a different light... I saw Him as King above all things, beyond understanding, beyond my reach or grasp.” Sherri Burgess
January 4, 2022
Spiritually Inspiring Book of Loss
This book really spoke to me. We also have endured the great loss of our child. Our beautiful daughter was 18 years old when we watched her die of leukemia. From diagnose to death it was six months. It happened just after her graduation from high school. She was so active, class favorite, cheerleader and so loved. She had so many plans for her life. As Sherri Burgess, we were devastated. My husband and I handled this great loss differently. Our marriage survived by the grace of God. We eventually grew in our walk with the Lord. So this book meant so much! I ordered more copies for friends who have suffered loss of their children. Thank you, Sherri, for sharing your pain and encouraging us in our walk with Jesus.
This book really spoke to me. We also have endured the great loss of our child. Our beautiful daughter was 18 years old when we watched her die of leukemia. From diagnose to death it was six months. It happened just after her graduation from high school. She was so active, class favorite, cheerleader and so loved. She had so many plans for her life. As Sherri Burgess, we were devastated. My husband and I handled this great loss differently. Our marriage survived by the grace of God. We eventually grew in our walk with the Lord. So this book meant so much! I ordered more copies for friends who have suffered loss of their children. Thank you, Sherri, for sharing your pain and encouraging us in our walk with Jesus.
January 30, 2021
Excellent book. I first read this book on my tablet then purchased a hard copy to read and highlight and study. While the situation of the author is the loss of her toddler to drowning in the family pool it is so much more. It is an all encompassing look at grief and loss from a biblical world view.
November 12, 2017
We all want to know why?
My son-in-law who is a pastor recommended this book to me. He told me it would be a difficult read and he is correct, it was a difficult read. There is no difficult language or anything, I just had to put the book aside for a few days or weeks after reading a chapter if I was able to make it that far. I would sit it aside and think, pray and just be in awe about our awesome God. I highly recommend this work for everyone, but as Chris said it will be a difficult read, your not going to sit down a read right through it like a novel.
My son-in-law who is a pastor recommended this book to me. He told me it would be a difficult read and he is correct, it was a difficult read. There is no difficult language or anything, I just had to put the book aside for a few days or weeks after reading a chapter if I was able to make it that far. I would sit it aside and think, pray and just be in awe about our awesome God. I highly recommend this work for everyone, but as Chris said it will be a difficult read, your not going to sit down a read right through it like a novel.
March 9, 2018
I rec'd a small 25 page pamphlet of this book. I guess it was sent to me for introductions of the book. I really loved the way she described that God has worked through Bronner to teach them of his way to live life through god . Thank you
April 27, 2021
Losing a child is probably a mother's worst nightmare. Sherri Burgess shares her journey through grief and loss as she tries to find meaning in the death of her son. Her search draws her closer to God.
February 8, 2022
A calling. from God
This was a very touching and spiritual reading. It let's you see God is in control of our lives from birth to death. It was how a drowning of a 2 year olds story touched to many lives and blessed tham.
This was a very touching and spiritual reading. It let's you see God is in control of our lives from birth to death. It was how a drowning of a 2 year olds story touched to many lives and blessed tham.
August 5, 2024
This is a DNF for me. I’m truly sorry for the loss this family endured, but the storytelling was difficult to follow and the author didn’t really give a foundation for the reader to understand what happened to her sweet baby boy.
June 21, 2019
The lessons about life after loss and God's presence with us are insightful. I didn't love the writing style.
January 8, 2025
Cried hysterically through 3 straight chapters! Such an encouraging and heartbreaking read.
June 17, 2025
Very sad but also inspiring how God can take a tragedy and make something beautiful out of it
February 3, 2016
One of the pat answers I often heard after our four miscarriages and battle with secondary infertility was this, “You just need to trust God’s will. His timing is perfect. He knows what He’s doing.” This comment really bothered me because I didn’t want to believe that our miscarriages were a part of God’s will.
Death isn’t part of God’s plan. God created us for life, not for death. God is the author of life. Satan the author of death.
So when people told me that my babies’ deaths were a part of God’s plan, it felt not only hurtful but also wrong.
It went against everything I knew to be true about God.
I recently finished a new book called Bronner: A Journey to Understand by Sherri Burgess. When I first started the book, I wanted to put it down because it sounded like Burgess was giving this same answer to suffering. It sounded like she was saying, we suffer because it’s God’s will for us.
Take this quote, for example: “I knew this was from Him from the very beginning. I believed it was His will, but why? Why was it God’s will? Why would He will this? I had never seen this side of God before.” (62)
After I read this quote, I wanted to put the book down…but I’m glad I didn’t.
Because the truth is, Burgess had a lot of really great things to say in this book. There were times when I didn’t like the way she worded things (like the above quote, for instance), but I think the reason I struggled with these parts—if I’m being completely honest—is because I still want to believe in a God who would never allow painful things into our lives.
And that’s not true.
God does allow painful things into our lives, but He doesn’t do it to hurt us. He does it to make us better. To make us holy. To craft us into the men and women he wants us to be.
I love this quote from page 97: “Life is not a pleasure cruise. It isn’t about getting everything you want, nor is it about all the good you can receive from God. It’s about God.”
In Bronner, Burgess tells the story of losing her two year old son named Bronner. Bronner drowned in the pool in their backyard. Both Sherri and the medical staff tried to save him, but it was too late. He was gone. The entire book is basically Sherri’s attempt to understand why God allowed her son to die. (I say “allow” because I still believe that death isn’t God’s design. It’s something He allows but not something he intends from the beginning. I know the wording might seem unimportant but to me it makes a big difference. I know I could be incorrect on this, but it’s what I’ve come to believe at this point in my grief journey.)
If you’re looking for a book that is going to make you feel good about a soft God who won’t ever allow anything hard into your life and who wants you to be happy all the time, this isn’t the book for you. It’s also not the book for you if you’re looking for a general book on grief that doesn’t include God very much in the conversation.
BUT… if you’re looking for a book that might challenge your thinking a little bit, or if you’re looking for a book that will grow your faith in an omnipotent God who sometimes does things we don’t understand, this would be a good one to pick up.
I might not have liked everything Burgess said in the book, but I’m glad I read it because it challenged me to accept the painful things in my life. And it challenged me to see the bigger picture. God is doing something through my losses. I might not have signed up for the hard things in my life if I’d had a choice, but God knows me better than I know myself. Or, as Sherri said in the book, “What we want isn’t always what we need.” (23)
* I received this book for free for review, but all opinions are my own.
Death isn’t part of God’s plan. God created us for life, not for death. God is the author of life. Satan the author of death.
So when people told me that my babies’ deaths were a part of God’s plan, it felt not only hurtful but also wrong.
It went against everything I knew to be true about God.
I recently finished a new book called Bronner: A Journey to Understand by Sherri Burgess. When I first started the book, I wanted to put it down because it sounded like Burgess was giving this same answer to suffering. It sounded like she was saying, we suffer because it’s God’s will for us.
Take this quote, for example: “I knew this was from Him from the very beginning. I believed it was His will, but why? Why was it God’s will? Why would He will this? I had never seen this side of God before.” (62)
After I read this quote, I wanted to put the book down…but I’m glad I didn’t.
Because the truth is, Burgess had a lot of really great things to say in this book. There were times when I didn’t like the way she worded things (like the above quote, for instance), but I think the reason I struggled with these parts—if I’m being completely honest—is because I still want to believe in a God who would never allow painful things into our lives.
And that’s not true.
God does allow painful things into our lives, but He doesn’t do it to hurt us. He does it to make us better. To make us holy. To craft us into the men and women he wants us to be.
I love this quote from page 97: “Life is not a pleasure cruise. It isn’t about getting everything you want, nor is it about all the good you can receive from God. It’s about God.”
In Bronner, Burgess tells the story of losing her two year old son named Bronner. Bronner drowned in the pool in their backyard. Both Sherri and the medical staff tried to save him, but it was too late. He was gone. The entire book is basically Sherri’s attempt to understand why God allowed her son to die. (I say “allow” because I still believe that death isn’t God’s design. It’s something He allows but not something he intends from the beginning. I know the wording might seem unimportant but to me it makes a big difference. I know I could be incorrect on this, but it’s what I’ve come to believe at this point in my grief journey.)
If you’re looking for a book that is going to make you feel good about a soft God who won’t ever allow anything hard into your life and who wants you to be happy all the time, this isn’t the book for you. It’s also not the book for you if you’re looking for a general book on grief that doesn’t include God very much in the conversation.
BUT… if you’re looking for a book that might challenge your thinking a little bit, or if you’re looking for a book that will grow your faith in an omnipotent God who sometimes does things we don’t understand, this would be a good one to pick up.
I might not have liked everything Burgess said in the book, but I’m glad I read it because it challenged me to accept the painful things in my life. And it challenged me to see the bigger picture. God is doing something through my losses. I might not have signed up for the hard things in my life if I’d had a choice, but God knows me better than I know myself. Or, as Sherri said in the book, “What we want isn’t always what we need.” (23)
* I received this book for free for review, but all opinions are my own.
December 31, 2016
I just finished reading the book Bronner by Sherri Burgess, and I am speechless. This book wrung my heart dry and filled it back up again. Sherri Burgess is the wife of Rick Burgess of The Rick and Bubba Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show. The book tells the story of God's healing power after the tragic drowning death of her two year old son. At first look, this book may seem like to difficult of a subject to tackle. You may be hesitant to even add this to you Goodreads list. But let me tell you: JUST DO IT. You simply must read this book. I, myself, have lost a daughter... she passed away just before I gave birth 6 years ago. So the pain of losing a child is very real in my life, but like Sherri, I know that God never leaves us alone in our sufferings. I was interested to hear the ways in which God comforted her and the priceless lessons he taught Sherri and her family along the way.
In my own personal story of loss, there are numerous ways in which God simply lavished his goodness on us. Not because we deserved it but simply because it is who he is. Sherri's story holds the same truths. I loved reading of the beautiful ways God gently reminded her that he is still sovereign and that she need not grieve in despair. So much of this book contained "aha" moments for me, and I wanted to share one part of her story in particular that has literally changed the way I view my world.
After hearing of a pastor who also lost his son in a drowning accident, Sherri was struggling with the question of "Why." Here is what she wrote:
"Why the children? Why, God? Why would you take the children? Why this pastor's son when he had given his life in service to You? Why me who loved Bronner and wanted him? I wanted him! There is nothing worse than losing a child! Nothing! I know You lost Your Son, but You got Him back after three days! Three days!"
And I felt a gentle stirring in my spirit. "But what about the others? They're all Mine. You're going to get a glorious reunion with your son, but I won't get that with all of Mine."
Wow. Talk about powerful. God allowed her son (and my daughter) to die so that through their death, one of God's other children might hear of his goodness and believe in Him. What a powerful testimony. For me, coming to this knowledge was worth reading the whole book. And here's the thing about Bronner: the book and Sherri's story is full of moments like this. Even if you have never lost a child, I know we have all faced suffering of some kind. If you have ever wondered "Why me, God?" or "Why her?" then this book is for you. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Is it difficult to read? At times, yes. I am not ashamed to say I cried while reading much of it. But is it worth it? Absolutely. There are nuggets of golden wisdom lying in this story, just waiting to be picked up by you and applied to your life.
In addition to the many "aha" moments Sherri's story brought about, her writing is chock full of scripture. It flowed seamlessly throughout her story, making this a book I will be sure to keep on hand for when I face future struggles and want to have some good scripture. This is a great book, which you can purchase here: Bronner. Also, I just saw on Amazon this is the #1 New Release in its category!!
In my own personal story of loss, there are numerous ways in which God simply lavished his goodness on us. Not because we deserved it but simply because it is who he is. Sherri's story holds the same truths. I loved reading of the beautiful ways God gently reminded her that he is still sovereign and that she need not grieve in despair. So much of this book contained "aha" moments for me, and I wanted to share one part of her story in particular that has literally changed the way I view my world.
After hearing of a pastor who also lost his son in a drowning accident, Sherri was struggling with the question of "Why." Here is what she wrote:
"Why the children? Why, God? Why would you take the children? Why this pastor's son when he had given his life in service to You? Why me who loved Bronner and wanted him? I wanted him! There is nothing worse than losing a child! Nothing! I know You lost Your Son, but You got Him back after three days! Three days!"
And I felt a gentle stirring in my spirit. "But what about the others? They're all Mine. You're going to get a glorious reunion with your son, but I won't get that with all of Mine."
Wow. Talk about powerful. God allowed her son (and my daughter) to die so that through their death, one of God's other children might hear of his goodness and believe in Him. What a powerful testimony. For me, coming to this knowledge was worth reading the whole book. And here's the thing about Bronner: the book and Sherri's story is full of moments like this. Even if you have never lost a child, I know we have all faced suffering of some kind. If you have ever wondered "Why me, God?" or "Why her?" then this book is for you. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Is it difficult to read? At times, yes. I am not ashamed to say I cried while reading much of it. But is it worth it? Absolutely. There are nuggets of golden wisdom lying in this story, just waiting to be picked up by you and applied to your life.
In addition to the many "aha" moments Sherri's story brought about, her writing is chock full of scripture. It flowed seamlessly throughout her story, making this a book I will be sure to keep on hand for when I face future struggles and want to have some good scripture. This is a great book, which you can purchase here: Bronner. Also, I just saw on Amazon this is the #1 New Release in its category!!
January 26, 2016
Bronner by Sherri Burgess is an amazing, brutally honest book written by the mother of two and a half year old Bronner after he died.
Sherri Burgess could be bitter but she isn't. She writes to give God the glory. She is sad, she misses Bronner but she knows "Bronner hadn't just ceased to exist, I knew he was somewhere." Sherri Burgess is unbelievably positive. Her words and her attitude she accredits to God. He has helped her get to where she is today. He has been beside her every step of the way.
Sherri Bronner tells of all the good that has happened since Bronner's death. She realises looking back, that she was only meant to have Bronner a short time. He is God's child that she just 'borrowed'. She writes to point people to Jesus. She talks to point people to Jesus. And she hopes that because of Bronner and the family's closeness to God that more people will be in Heaven.
Everything Sherri Burgess states, she backs up with Bible verses. She realises that life is all about God and that we should all seek Him "... it is not about the good you can receive from God. It's about God... don't seek His hand, seek His face." God wants a relationship with each and every one of us. The Burgess family have that relationship, without it, the tragedy would have destroyed them. They knew God before Bronner left them. They knew God even better afterwards as they leant on Him to survive knowing that "the pain of today brings the peace and purpose of tomorrow."
I found the whole book incredibly uplifting and faith inspiring. Sherri Burgess states "it's easy to worship God when He gives you everything you want... what's hard is worshipping Him when He doesn't." How incredible is that? Life is all about putting God first. It is getting into His word. It is trusting Him with your children's lives. "You can't think your way to God. This is a matter of the heart." And the heart that loves God and looks to God in all circumstances, can cope with life in partnership with Him.
I do not normally read nonfiction but am so glad that I picked this one up. Bronner sounds like a beautiful little boy. Bronner's parents are brave and spirit filled. They believe "God's provision is deep and wide, always giving us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it."
This book has the power to change lives. This book has the power to change hearts. This book has the power to change eternal destinations. This book needs to be read.
God bless you Bronner. God bless your family. To God be the glory.
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review. No monetary compensation was received and all views expressed are my own.
Sherri Burgess could be bitter but she isn't. She writes to give God the glory. She is sad, she misses Bronner but she knows "Bronner hadn't just ceased to exist, I knew he was somewhere." Sherri Burgess is unbelievably positive. Her words and her attitude she accredits to God. He has helped her get to where she is today. He has been beside her every step of the way.
Sherri Bronner tells of all the good that has happened since Bronner's death. She realises looking back, that she was only meant to have Bronner a short time. He is God's child that she just 'borrowed'. She writes to point people to Jesus. She talks to point people to Jesus. And she hopes that because of Bronner and the family's closeness to God that more people will be in Heaven.
Everything Sherri Burgess states, she backs up with Bible verses. She realises that life is all about God and that we should all seek Him "... it is not about the good you can receive from God. It's about God... don't seek His hand, seek His face." God wants a relationship with each and every one of us. The Burgess family have that relationship, without it, the tragedy would have destroyed them. They knew God before Bronner left them. They knew God even better afterwards as they leant on Him to survive knowing that "the pain of today brings the peace and purpose of tomorrow."
I found the whole book incredibly uplifting and faith inspiring. Sherri Burgess states "it's easy to worship God when He gives you everything you want... what's hard is worshipping Him when He doesn't." How incredible is that? Life is all about putting God first. It is getting into His word. It is trusting Him with your children's lives. "You can't think your way to God. This is a matter of the heart." And the heart that loves God and looks to God in all circumstances, can cope with life in partnership with Him.
I do not normally read nonfiction but am so glad that I picked this one up. Bronner sounds like a beautiful little boy. Bronner's parents are brave and spirit filled. They believe "God's provision is deep and wide, always giving us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it."
This book has the power to change lives. This book has the power to change hearts. This book has the power to change eternal destinations. This book needs to be read.
God bless you Bronner. God bless your family. To God be the glory.
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review. No monetary compensation was received and all views expressed are my own.
February 16, 2016
When I signed up to review Bronner, I thought to myself, will I be able to get through this book?
As the sibling of a brother and sister that have passed away, this was very near and dear to my heart.
The book Bronner was so easy to handle for me and I was so amazed at Sherri and Rick’s faith and level of faith, it so reminded me of my mother. Not once did her faith ever waiver. NEVER. At any given time you could hear her singing worship songs to our Savior, Find her reading her Bible, or just in deep thoughts and prayers to God. Although, I don’t know exactly her thoughts, she never once showed us a bad side of the deaths of two children.
That kind of faith is the same faith I see in Sherri and Rick Burgess. Having a beautiful life up until the day Bronner drowned, the shock and emotions would be enough to hurt the strongest person. now I’m not saying that every day was ideal with the Burgess’ nor with my mom. There were days I’m sure my mom wanted to throw the towel in, and cry all day. However, those days didn’t stay. Just like with the Burgess family, my parents used my sibling’s passing to better their world as did the Burgess family and to help people understand that God needed my siblings as well as Bronner more.
I mean our children aren’t ours to begin with. God gives them to us on loan, to take care of for Him. When He determines that He needs them more – then His will must be done.
Sherri, started speaking to groups about the way God uses pain and suffering to help people. Sometimes you may never know why He did something He did, however, trusting Him, will assure that He is with you and me always, through our agony.
Bronner was not Sherri’s way of just retelling the painful story of the death of her child, it is the Journey one can take when you understand the why behind God’s actions.
Even though our faith should be that we never question, I know for me, there would be no way, I could lose a child and never question why?
Sherri’s story about this journey has been used so many ways to help so many people. Through just the sheer volume of people who hear her speak and let her know they know what she went through, or they lost a child also, or just that they are praying for her as she speaks truth about God’s love for us.
I highly recommend this book, not just for someone who has lost a child, but to anyone who wants to understand that Jesus Christ is ours, all we must do is ask. Then He can lead us through our lives, with no matter what troubles we face.
As the sibling of a brother and sister that have passed away, this was very near and dear to my heart.
The book Bronner was so easy to handle for me and I was so amazed at Sherri and Rick’s faith and level of faith, it so reminded me of my mother. Not once did her faith ever waiver. NEVER. At any given time you could hear her singing worship songs to our Savior, Find her reading her Bible, or just in deep thoughts and prayers to God. Although, I don’t know exactly her thoughts, she never once showed us a bad side of the deaths of two children.
That kind of faith is the same faith I see in Sherri and Rick Burgess. Having a beautiful life up until the day Bronner drowned, the shock and emotions would be enough to hurt the strongest person. now I’m not saying that every day was ideal with the Burgess’ nor with my mom. There were days I’m sure my mom wanted to throw the towel in, and cry all day. However, those days didn’t stay. Just like with the Burgess family, my parents used my sibling’s passing to better their world as did the Burgess family and to help people understand that God needed my siblings as well as Bronner more.
I mean our children aren’t ours to begin with. God gives them to us on loan, to take care of for Him. When He determines that He needs them more – then His will must be done.
Sherri, started speaking to groups about the way God uses pain and suffering to help people. Sometimes you may never know why He did something He did, however, trusting Him, will assure that He is with you and me always, through our agony.
Bronner was not Sherri’s way of just retelling the painful story of the death of her child, it is the Journey one can take when you understand the why behind God’s actions.
Even though our faith should be that we never question, I know for me, there would be no way, I could lose a child and never question why?
Sherri’s story about this journey has been used so many ways to help so many people. Through just the sheer volume of people who hear her speak and let her know they know what she went through, or they lost a child also, or just that they are praying for her as she speaks truth about God’s love for us.
I highly recommend this book, not just for someone who has lost a child, but to anyone who wants to understand that Jesus Christ is ours, all we must do is ask. Then He can lead us through our lives, with no matter what troubles we face.
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February 1, 2016This book about the story of Bronner absolutely captivated me and stole my heart! The timing was really ironic since I had just followed a very similar story when two year old Noah Chamberlin was found dead. While they both died in different tragic accidents, the faith of their parents is so similar it's astounding to me. I would like to think I would respond in the same way but I honestly don't think I could or would.
Both children and their parents have really made me examine my faith as of late. Because of Noah I was already processing a lot of emotions and reading Bronner: a Journey to Understand right after Noah was found, really compounded it all and helped me to understand a few things.
Bronner was a sweet two year old little boy when he drowned in the family pool. His mother found him and the immediate response of both parents was prayer. While God didn't answer in the way that they would have chosen, he did in fact answer. This is something I really struggle with as a Christian and especially as the mother of a two year old little boy. I think stories like this that could have just as easily been my little boy really shake me to the core. They have the ability to impact me like no other.
Reading about the faith of his parents and the way his dad witnessed to the world by speaking at his funeral is simply inspiring. If these people can praise God in the midst of a parents worst nightmare, what excuse do the rest of us have?
I cried while I read this book, feeling the mother's heartbreak through her words. Burgess is a profound writer and her words have an extreme depth to them that only someone who has experienced grief can fully comprehend. I'm not saying others can't understand it but you really relate to things differently after you have lost someone. My dad died less then six months ago and while it's not as tragic as a life cut short so young, it's still a huge loss and a time of grieving. I have come to understand people better who have experienced loss and I really connected with Burgess in this story. While our losses were very different, grief is a path everyone must walk at some point.
We all ask why when things like this happen. The faith of the Burgess family stood strong through their sorrow and they grew even deeper in their love of the Lord and had an even stronger testimony to share. While no one would choose this; they really came through it stronger on the other side.
Bronner: A Journey to Understand helped ME to understand a little better my own faith and why God allows bad things to happen to good people.
Both children and their parents have really made me examine my faith as of late. Because of Noah I was already processing a lot of emotions and reading Bronner: a Journey to Understand right after Noah was found, really compounded it all and helped me to understand a few things.
Bronner was a sweet two year old little boy when he drowned in the family pool. His mother found him and the immediate response of both parents was prayer. While God didn't answer in the way that they would have chosen, he did in fact answer. This is something I really struggle with as a Christian and especially as the mother of a two year old little boy. I think stories like this that could have just as easily been my little boy really shake me to the core. They have the ability to impact me like no other.
Reading about the faith of his parents and the way his dad witnessed to the world by speaking at his funeral is simply inspiring. If these people can praise God in the midst of a parents worst nightmare, what excuse do the rest of us have?
I cried while I read this book, feeling the mother's heartbreak through her words. Burgess is a profound writer and her words have an extreme depth to them that only someone who has experienced grief can fully comprehend. I'm not saying others can't understand it but you really relate to things differently after you have lost someone. My dad died less then six months ago and while it's not as tragic as a life cut short so young, it's still a huge loss and a time of grieving. I have come to understand people better who have experienced loss and I really connected with Burgess in this story. While our losses were very different, grief is a path everyone must walk at some point.
We all ask why when things like this happen. The faith of the Burgess family stood strong through their sorrow and they grew even deeper in their love of the Lord and had an even stronger testimony to share. While no one would choose this; they really came through it stronger on the other side.
Bronner: A Journey to Understand helped ME to understand a little better my own faith and why God allows bad things to happen to good people.
February 13, 2016
Many of us have a hard time talking about and knowing how to deal with the loss of a loved one. And when it comes to the death of a child, our natural instinct is to avoid the topic and pray it never happens to us. Our avoidance often means we don't know the right response when a friend loses their child. And, quite frankly, we (both Christians and non-Christians) question how God could let a child die. We are left raw, angry, and consumed with grief when we can't find a way to see the eternal perspective.
So, who is the best person to give insight into what it means to trust in God fully & completely? To declare that God is good? To display that God is always ready to draw near to us when we draw near to Him? It's a parent who has lost a child and CLINGS to her God during the worst moments of her life. And Sherri Burgess takes her grief and her walk of faith to a very deep level by putting her emotions, loss, and journey of hope on paper in the book Bronner.
It would be easy to say that the book Bronner is a lovely tribute to Burgess' son Bronner, who died in a tragic accident when he was two. But it's not a tribute to Bronner--it's a tribute to God, who allowed Burgess to be Bronner's mom and whose life God used (and continues to use) to declare His steadfast love for us. Burgess writes with honest emotions, reflections, and openness about her need to actively trust in God even during the darkest hours. But my absolute favorite thing about the book is Burgess' continual use of scripture throughout the book. Page after page, Burgess provides verses that have helped heal her soul, speak the truths of God's grace, mercy & love, and point to the eternal perspective of life in heaven for those who have a personal relationship with Christ. And, page after page, Burgess implores the reader to see that "God is filled with good things. There is proof of his love everywhere....There is no one and no thing like Him. To know Him defies description. He is beyond measure. He is beyond wise." (p 161).
I cannot recommend this book enough. Is it an easy read? No. But it is one that stirs the heart in a phenomenal, life-changing way that brings comfort to the soul and a better understanding of what it means to have a 'peace that passes all understanding'.
*I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review*
So, who is the best person to give insight into what it means to trust in God fully & completely? To declare that God is good? To display that God is always ready to draw near to us when we draw near to Him? It's a parent who has lost a child and CLINGS to her God during the worst moments of her life. And Sherri Burgess takes her grief and her walk of faith to a very deep level by putting her emotions, loss, and journey of hope on paper in the book Bronner.
It would be easy to say that the book Bronner is a lovely tribute to Burgess' son Bronner, who died in a tragic accident when he was two. But it's not a tribute to Bronner--it's a tribute to God, who allowed Burgess to be Bronner's mom and whose life God used (and continues to use) to declare His steadfast love for us. Burgess writes with honest emotions, reflections, and openness about her need to actively trust in God even during the darkest hours. But my absolute favorite thing about the book is Burgess' continual use of scripture throughout the book. Page after page, Burgess provides verses that have helped heal her soul, speak the truths of God's grace, mercy & love, and point to the eternal perspective of life in heaven for those who have a personal relationship with Christ. And, page after page, Burgess implores the reader to see that "God is filled with good things. There is proof of his love everywhere....There is no one and no thing like Him. To know Him defies description. He is beyond measure. He is beyond wise." (p 161).
I cannot recommend this book enough. Is it an easy read? No. But it is one that stirs the heart in a phenomenal, life-changing way that brings comfort to the soul and a better understanding of what it means to have a 'peace that passes all understanding'.
*I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review*
February 6, 2016
Be warn. Those who pick up "Bronner" by Sherri Burgess will shed some tears. No. Not some, but a lot. I teared, sobbed, cried so many times reading through this short, but heavy laden book, that my sinuses were cleared, nose dried and my eyes red and sting-y from all the wiping and re-wiping. Even thinking about this book, the story in it and the pain parents feel with a a tragic lost of a child aches me. If we feel this way, how do you think our mighty Father feels when even one of us gets lost?
Blubbering aside, "Bronner" is a brutally honest, emotionally heart-wrenching and ultimately inspiring and encouraging read on turning your grief to God, and let Him carry you through. Backed with Scripture, Sherri shared with us her raw emotions, questions, and understanding. A testament of having a relationship with Him, and trusting His plans for us, and for our love ones. It's beautiful and you should read it. Read it now or read it in the future, either way, your take on it may be different depending on your stage and journey in life, but one thing is for sure. You will be inspired and even encouraged by the story of "Bronner" and Rick and Sheri Burgess to seek Him first - hold out to Him and not lose faith. Don't forget the reader's guide in the back of the book. Use it as a study guide, a bible study or even for a small group/book club.
"God's provision is deep and wide, always giving us exactly what we need exactly when we need it." (49)
God will let bad things happen, but He can use the bad things, things that break you and make something beautiful out of it. Trust in Him.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review.
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Blubbering aside, "Bronner" is a brutally honest, emotionally heart-wrenching and ultimately inspiring and encouraging read on turning your grief to God, and let Him carry you through. Backed with Scripture, Sherri shared with us her raw emotions, questions, and understanding. A testament of having a relationship with Him, and trusting His plans for us, and for our love ones. It's beautiful and you should read it. Read it now or read it in the future, either way, your take on it may be different depending on your stage and journey in life, but one thing is for sure. You will be inspired and even encouraged by the story of "Bronner" and Rick and Sheri Burgess to seek Him first - hold out to Him and not lose faith. Don't forget the reader's guide in the back of the book. Use it as a study guide, a bible study or even for a small group/book club.
"God's provision is deep and wide, always giving us exactly what we need exactly when we need it." (49)
God will let bad things happen, but He can use the bad things, things that break you and make something beautiful out of it. Trust in Him.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review.
Just Commonly Blog: http://justcommonly.blogspot.com/2016...
February 5, 2016
This book is one of the most heart-wrenching, inspiring, faith-filled books that I've read. I knew what the book was about but I never imagined the profound affect it would have on me and my faith.
Bronner was the light-filled child of Sherry and Rick Burgess whom everyone in and out of the family adored. There was something special about Bronner and when he was found in the family pool, and subsequently passed away, it was like a bit of the light in their lives went away.
How Sherri and her husband react to this whole situation is nothing but inspiring and their faith in God, despite this tragedy, is so amazing and touching. I was so encouraged in my Christian walk because they were still able to love, worship and serve God despite Bronner being taken to heaven.
I will be honest and tell you I had to read this book in little doses. It was so hard to read of the void that this child left in so many ways in their life. It was hard, as a mother, to imagine the pain that they went through with the loss of Bronner. Although it was very inspiring and uplifting, it was also hard and I had the tissue box sitting close by at all times.
I came away from this book with a deeper understanding of God's love and that, while His plans are not always our plans, He works everything out in really powerful ways. Our hearts have to be open to the Lord and allow His will so we will not completely fall apart when those tragedy's hit. I also love how she shares that Jesus understands our grief and our longing because He experienced those same things and He has sympathy for us.
I highly, highly recommend this book! Yes, it's difficult read at times, but the depth of faith that the author shares and encourages in us is totally work the tears we shed as we read it. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by LitFuse Publicity Group
Bronner was the light-filled child of Sherry and Rick Burgess whom everyone in and out of the family adored. There was something special about Bronner and when he was found in the family pool, and subsequently passed away, it was like a bit of the light in their lives went away.
How Sherri and her husband react to this whole situation is nothing but inspiring and their faith in God, despite this tragedy, is so amazing and touching. I was so encouraged in my Christian walk because they were still able to love, worship and serve God despite Bronner being taken to heaven.
I will be honest and tell you I had to read this book in little doses. It was so hard to read of the void that this child left in so many ways in their life. It was hard, as a mother, to imagine the pain that they went through with the loss of Bronner. Although it was very inspiring and uplifting, it was also hard and I had the tissue box sitting close by at all times.
I came away from this book with a deeper understanding of God's love and that, while His plans are not always our plans, He works everything out in really powerful ways. Our hearts have to be open to the Lord and allow His will so we will not completely fall apart when those tragedy's hit. I also love how she shares that Jesus understands our grief and our longing because He experienced those same things and He has sympathy for us.
I highly, highly recommend this book! Yes, it's difficult read at times, but the depth of faith that the author shares and encourages in us is totally work the tears we shed as we read it. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by LitFuse Publicity Group
January 28, 2016
Bronner went to heaven on January 19, 2008. He was two and a half. Burgess shares her own journey of wrestling with God and coming to a place of faith and comfort.
What an inspiring book. I can't begin to imagine the struggle that Burgess experienced. The lessons she has learned and the spiritual maturity she now evidences is amazing. She now realizes that God's plans for her children are not the same as her plans. Her children did not belong to her. They had been created for God's purposes. She and her husband came to see how God had prepared them for this experience. She writes that God took her by the hand and did not let go for one second.
Burgess shares her confusion in trying to understand what God was doing. She came to understand that God was doing a work in Bronner's dying that could be done no other way. She tells of the amazing ministry that happened in the ensuing years.
I am really impressed with this personal yet very biblically oriented story of her coming to understand the meaning of pain and suffering. “[God] loves us,” she writes. “He loves us enough to rip our hearts right out of this world and place them in heaven, where He is...” She now understands, “Everything in this life is preparing us for eternal life...”
I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with loss and trying to understand the plan of God. Burgess is very honest in her own struggles and those of her family. It was not an easy journey. She started this book the year after Bronner died. She had to put it away until just recently. There was much she had to live through and understand before she could finish the book.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Litfuse for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
What an inspiring book. I can't begin to imagine the struggle that Burgess experienced. The lessons she has learned and the spiritual maturity she now evidences is amazing. She now realizes that God's plans for her children are not the same as her plans. Her children did not belong to her. They had been created for God's purposes. She and her husband came to see how God had prepared them for this experience. She writes that God took her by the hand and did not let go for one second.
Burgess shares her confusion in trying to understand what God was doing. She came to understand that God was doing a work in Bronner's dying that could be done no other way. She tells of the amazing ministry that happened in the ensuing years.
I am really impressed with this personal yet very biblically oriented story of her coming to understand the meaning of pain and suffering. “[God] loves us,” she writes. “He loves us enough to rip our hearts right out of this world and place them in heaven, where He is...” She now understands, “Everything in this life is preparing us for eternal life...”
I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with loss and trying to understand the plan of God. Burgess is very honest in her own struggles and those of her family. It was not an easy journey. She started this book the year after Bronner died. She had to put it away until just recently. There was much she had to live through and understand before she could finish the book.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Litfuse for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
December 28, 2015
About the Book:
Author and Bible teacher Sherri Burgess leads readers on her journey to understanding the purpose behind pain through the powerful story of her son Bronner s earthly death. Using her rich, marvelous experiences of God s works since her son s heaven going, she provides comforting assurance that God truly is everything we need in this life. With a reader's guide in the back of the book, this makes an empowering resource for small-group discussion or book clubs. Bronner is much more than an inspiring story of faith in the worst kind of pain. It is a call to action and a beckoning to know our Holy God like never before!"
My Review:
Losing a child is a senseless tragedy. God always has a plan and He always has His plans right and ready long before we know what they are or before we ever experience them. Rick Burgess, spunky radio personality from the hit radio show Rick and Bubba along with his wife Sherri and their family got to suffer through this tragedy first hand when God called their son home earlier than they expected. Sherri shares with the world the path that they traveled through this journey of severe pain coupled with enlightenment.
It takes very strong people with a very strong faith in God to write about this but to also live to tell about it. May the blessing of their tragedy encourage us and help others that have experienced the same pain. A beautiful story of a beautiful family just living life through the pain! Highly recommended!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
Author and Bible teacher Sherri Burgess leads readers on her journey to understanding the purpose behind pain through the powerful story of her son Bronner s earthly death. Using her rich, marvelous experiences of God s works since her son s heaven going, she provides comforting assurance that God truly is everything we need in this life. With a reader's guide in the back of the book, this makes an empowering resource for small-group discussion or book clubs. Bronner is much more than an inspiring story of faith in the worst kind of pain. It is a call to action and a beckoning to know our Holy God like never before!"
My Review:
Losing a child is a senseless tragedy. God always has a plan and He always has His plans right and ready long before we know what they are or before we ever experience them. Rick Burgess, spunky radio personality from the hit radio show Rick and Bubba along with his wife Sherri and their family got to suffer through this tragedy first hand when God called their son home earlier than they expected. Sherri shares with the world the path that they traveled through this journey of severe pain coupled with enlightenment.
It takes very strong people with a very strong faith in God to write about this but to also live to tell about it. May the blessing of their tragedy encourage us and help others that have experienced the same pain. A beautiful story of a beautiful family just living life through the pain! Highly recommended!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author.
January 17, 2016
Sherri Burgess and Rick Burgess are amazing people who write and tell the senseless tragedy of losing their son Bronner. Bronner is the story of a little boy who drowned one evening in their backyard swimming pool, but what his life did went far beyond his two years of life.
While the Burgess family would do anything to have him back, they alway know that God always has a plan, and they witness his mercy, grace and plan time and time again. One of these times was the night Bronner passed away, and Rick had the opportunity to minister to the nurses and doctors. Later, Rick found out that the head doctor gave his heart to the Lord.
While their journey through grief wasn't easy, these two showed strong courage and faith in the Lord. This is a beautiful story of how people who trust in God can get through the most difficult circumstances even when they don't understand.
Their story is an encouragement to anyone walking through a difficult road. This is a difficult read, but very easy to connect with the Burgess family as we have all gone through difficult pain in our lives.
I highly recommend this book as you will find your own suffering amidst their pain and you will also find healing through their journey within your suffering. It is a beautiful how God weaves our stories together because suffering was never meant to be walked along.
Thank you, New Hope Publishing and Litfuse Publishing for providing me a complimentary copy for review purposes. I was not compensated for a positive review.
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