Bronner: A Journey to Understand by Sherri Burgess
I read this book in one day, so easy was it to step into and connect with.
The story cannot help but capture the heart and emotions of the reader. My heart wept for the mother and family and friends of Bronner. Yet, as the mother and author of the book would desire, I got a wonderful sense of God's presence and faithfulness and plan amidst the trial. This book is a marvelous testimony of God's love and faithfulness. Truly, Bronner's tragic tale will bring you closer to Christ. This book wasn't as preparatory for trials as I would have desired and it isn't entirely a book for healing after a tragedy...it is a testimony of God's goodness through tragedy and I think that is what the author wished her book to be.
To be truthful, I was confused a few times because of some of the grammar and phrasing. I decided that it was simply because I hadn't heard the story before, thus leaving me lost at random moments. I would say that the author assumes the reader has heard all the cold details of the tragedy before reading this book. Nevertheless, it wasn't terribly confusing. Anyone (like me) can pick up this book and understand the Burgess family's story.
Lastly, there are a few doctrinal things in this book which I disagree with but which I will leave unmentioned at this time for fear of hurting anyone.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you.
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