Like a River

Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache

By: Granger Smith

Narrated by: Granger Smith

Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between Granger and his wife, Amber!

New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, ECPA Bestseller

'Country music artist Smith debuts with a sensitive and moving recollection of his path through grief. . .In stark, intimate prose, the author candidly renders the realities of suffering while articulating a moving message of renewal. Those seeking a faith-based path through grief will find this instructive and affecting.' -- Publishers Weekly

Like a River, a triumphant story of new life birthed out of tragedy, will teach readers how to face their failures, confront their pain, and connect with God—the true source of life.

On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and Granger's world shattered.

The days, weeks, and months that followed River's death sent Granger on a dark and painful journey. Every time he closed his eyes, he replayed the horrific event in his mind, and every time he opened his computer, he was bombarded by the critique and criticism of people who blamed him for the accident.

Despite his best effort to get back on stage with a smile and song, it was all a façade. On the inside he was dying. Fortunately, that's not how his story ended. And now he is compelled to help people all around the world find strength, peace, and hope on the other side of tragedy.

• Like a River, life is full of twists and turns.
• Like a River, people pollute our world with their critique and criticism.
• Like a River, tragic events keep us dammed up.
• But like a river, we can find the courage to keep moving downstream.

Rivers don't run on their own strength; they flow from their source. When we try to keep going on our own, we won't make it, but when we connect to the greater source, we will find the strength and the faith to keep living after loss. This triumphant story of new life birthed out of death will inspire every reader to live Like a River.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Granger Smith (P)2023 Thomas Nelson

Amazing book

I loved this book so much!! This is a great read for anyone to read

Amazing encouraging story!!

What a wild ride! I listened to the entire thing in pretty much one session while at work. I’m definitely going to go back and read it again. I would highly recommended this book to anyone, whether your a fan of his music, podcast, YouTube, or have never heard of him. Come see the glory of our God!

God’s Fingerprints Are All Over This

What an incredible testimony to be given by God to share. The audible version is like sitting in their living room reliving every chapter with the Smith family. This will be used for His greater purpose and I can feel God drawing me closer through their story. Tribulation to triumph is available to anyone.

An amazing book

I loved this book. An amazing testament that God meets you where you are! Please download this book!

Beautifully written

I couldn’t put this audible down and absolutely loved that Granger was the narrator. His writing is so beautiful about his heart wrenching ordeal of losing a child, regaining strength and the bond that he and his wife and kids have. I cried a few times listening to this and will likely listen to it again. Definitely a must read for anyone

Oh Man Where do I even start

Just listen and you will be forever changed!! Thank you Grainger for listening to that still small voice ❤️❤️❤️

Like A River by Granger Smith

This book was so incredibly good. Could not stop listening. If you are in the midst of grief (or even if you are not, because eventually you will be) please give it a read/listen.

Absolutely loved it

I absolutely loved listening to this book. I needed to hear this because on April 10, 2023 I lost my beloveded grandma which I called MeeMaw so I am still grieving the lost. This book has helped me ease the pain of her loss but I know God and Jesus will show me that she's no longer in pain and always with me no matter how much time will past.

If you’re debating this download…don’t!

This was the most touching and impactful audiobook I’ve ever listened to! I clung to every word Granger spoke. How could you not with the story he was telling? Seeing a family praise God in the midst of tragedy will gain the attention of the lost and saved. This family is precious and their story is going to change lives!

Faithful and Courageous

Thank you for sharing your heart through the words of pain, grief, discovery, faith…and on and on. I heard your episode on Annie F. Downs’ podcast and immediately bought your book on Audible. I will be recommending it to friends. God bless you and your family. ❤️