You Have To Leave If You Want To Come Back (Paperback)

Paperback. You Have To Leave If You Want To Come BackBy Tom BrandSome lessons only make sense after you've had a little distance from them.In You Have To Leave If You Want To Come Back, Tom Brand reflects on the people, places, and experiences that reveal their true meaning over time. Through a collection of warm, thoughtful, and often humorous essays, he revisits gravel roads, family traditions, church pews, county fairs, friendships, and everyday moments that quietly shaped the course of a life.Drawing on memories from rural Missouri and lessons learned along the way, Brand explores themes of faith, family, community, gratitude, loss, and perspective. Whether recalling childhood adventures, influential mentors, or moments that changed everything, each story invites readers to look beyond the surface and discover the significance hidden within ordinary days.Written with warmth, authenticity, and a storyteller's eye for detail, You Have To Leave If You Want To Come Back is a reminder that some of life's most important truths become clearer only after time has passed-and that sometimes we must leave before we truly understand what it means to come back.Perfect for readers who enjoy reflective memoir, inspirational essays, small-town stories, and books that celebrate faith, family, and the enduring connections that shape our lives. Reflective essays on faith, family, friendship, and finding perspective. Tom Brand explores the people, places, and moments that shape who we become. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…