Swallowed Up: A Story About How My Brother Died. And I Didn't.

From the author: My brother died on December 13, 2002. I was 21 years old. This is the real, raw story of how, in my grief, death threatened to swallow me up. It’s about anger and abandonment and a monsoon of tears. This is also the real, raw story of how, in my grief, I saw death swallowed up by life. It’s about joy and love and holy defiance. It’s the story of how my brother died. And I didn’t. Praise for Swallowed Up: “This book is a breathtaking and beautiful look at what it means to be alive in a world full of death. Unflinchingly honest, thoughtful, and deeply inspiring just like the author who wrote it. Smart, heartfelt, and often hilarious, I had no clue how much I needed to read this book. It will be a source of healing and comfort to many.’This book is for anyone who has ever felt loss or found themselves at a loss for how to comfort someone grieving. A profound look at how we grapple with love and faith and daily life in the face of great loss.” -Brad Montague, New York Times bestselling author, creator of the Kid President video series, joy rebelAbout the author: Jennifer (JL) Gerhardt is a writer and storytelling minister. Her previous books include Prayer, In Practice, Think Good: How to get rid of anxiety, guilt, despair, and the like to finally find peace of mind, and Live or Die: a study in Philippians. She blogs at godscout.com. As a storytelling minister for Round Rock Church of Christ, she enables God’s people to share their stories of redemption, rescue, and belonging in Christ.Jennifer is married to Justin Gerhardt, a preacher, and together they have two daughters, London and Eve. Jennifer is an INFJ, lover of chai tea lattes, recreational swimmer, believer in the power of white paint and Dietrich Bonhoeffer fangirl.