Surviving Grief by God's Grace - Softcover

Battle, Richard V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0759690898 ISBN 13: 9780759690899

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2002

Synopsis

There is no greater loss in this world than the loss of one's child. This book is the first person account of the author's loss of his first and then only child. It is a story of the grief, spiritual quest and grace that helped Richard and his family survive, and to live with hope for the future. It is the story of the love that the author has for the son he lost, and the love that God has for us. It is the story of the impact that John had on his parents, people who knew him, and those in the future who will never know him personally.The foreword is by the pastor of the author's church, and validates the uses of scripture. The author shares twelve lessons learned from his tragic loss, which are hoped to comfort those who suffer the loss of a loved one, and to honor God. There are forty-six scriptural references that are used in the text, and listed separately in an addendum for on-going reference.There is a second addendum, which shares a letter that Richard had written to his then unborn son. It shares the lessons of life that he wanted his son to learn in case he died before having the chance to teach them to him directly.Finally, there is an epilogue that tells of the joy Richard and Laura experienced with the pregnancy and birth of their second child.

About this title

From the Author:

Recognized in the Writer's Digest 2003 International Self-Published awards with an Honorable Mention

About the Author:

Recognized in 2003 in the Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards with an Honorable Mention award
Richard Battle is in sales management with KeyTrak, and has twenty-eight years experience in various business entities.He is actively involved with the Westoak Woods Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He is an adult Sunday school teacher and serves on the Finance Committee and Church Building Committee.Richard has previously authored, The Volunteer Handbook - How to organize and manage a successful organization. He has served on the board of many organizations. They include The Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Muscular Dystrophy, and Keep Austin Beautiful.As president of the Austin Jaycees (1983-1984), the chapter was recognized as the Most Outstanding chapter in the United States, and Jaycees International recognized Richard as the Outstanding Chapter President in the world.Richard has been a public speaker and trainer for over twenty years on topics including voluntarism, leadership and motivation.Richard, his wife Laura, and new daughter Elizabeth live in Austin, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0759690898
• ISBN 13: 9780759690899
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120