The Roadway to Heaven: The True Story of Five Brothers, One Car and A Family Forever Changed

by C.C. Hasty Andrews

On a hot August day in Tennessee, C. C. Andrews received news that no mother ever wants to hear. Four of her five sons had been involved in a terrible car accident. Arriving at the scene of the crash, C. C. discovered that all four brothers were badly injured and pinned in the vehicle. As she watched, rescuers laboriously removed them from the twisted wreckage one-by-one. All four boys had to be life-flighted to Vanderbilt. Her youngest son, six-year-old Jackson, was pulled from the crash paralyzed due to his injuries. As his brothers slowly recovered and Jackson clung to life, C. C. remained unaware of the miracle that occurred that fateful day in Jackson had died in that car, only to return with an amazing story to share. In the few short seconds he had died at the scene of the accident, the young boy saw Heaven and spoke with Jesus. His observations appear throughout the book—a testament to God’s love and the family’s faith. What follows is the inspiring story of how the Andrews family, together with friends and prayer warriors, coped with this tragedy. Walk with C.C. as she journals her and her family’s journey on social media the months following the accident while her children fight for their lives. Her Facebook posts chronicle her family’s story, graphically illustrating her fears, hopes, and faith. The Roadway to Heaven is a true story about a family who had to face the unthinkable. About a mother’s love, heartache, and the struggle to accept that according to the doctors, her son would never walk again. The story of a six-year-old boy whose experience in Heaven helped pull a family back together.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published June 14, 2017

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Roadway to Heaven: The True Story of Five Brothers, One Car and A Family Forever Changed", written by C.C. Hasty Andrews, is the inspiring story of the events surrounding the life-changing accident that changed this family forever. Told in real time via Facebook posts and Blog posts, this carries an important and timely message of the power of faith in God, and in the prayers He hears and how He answers them.

I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway

[Evelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book from Goodreads Giveaway. This book was not quite what I expected. Brutal honesty in describing a horrific ordeal for the family. Faith in God although sometimes hard was a steady component in their lives. The youngest talks about God and how God told him he would be in a wheelchair but everything would be alright. God always has a plan sometimes we do not understand it but we know if we look to him things will be the way they are meant to.

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am very upset and sympathize with this tragic story, however I found the story to be very blunt and it didn't capture my interest. My blessings to the family, what does not kill you makes you stronger!

[Angela Haskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly Inspiring

Reading this book I remember when all this happened, but now I see it in a different view. Truly amazing how things happen for a reason only God knows why.

[Darlene Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a the true story of a awful car accident involving four brothers and their journey through recover, acceptance of their life after the accident and their faith. C. C. Hasty Andrews has provided a recounting of the accident and long recovery of Alex, Jackson, Jacob and Josh. The brothers were all air lifted with Alex sent to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Jackson, Jacob and Josh being at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN. The boys were all wearing seatbelts which saved their lives and caused damage to Jackson paralyzing him. Jackson recounts some of his time spent with God and the faith of the family. Family, friends and strangers assist through prays, time and money. Truly a book to inspire a person.