"The Storm" is about a struggling teen who lives in a violent and frustrating world. He is angry over the hand that life has dealt him. Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, his estranged and mysterious Granddaddy appears. On this one stormy and magical afternoon in the park, this former WWII fighter-pilot plants a see that forever changes the way his grandson looks at family, relationships and success. The once angry boy departs finally understanding what it really means to feel lucky! Do you feel it? Will you do what it takes to succeed in this imperfect world? Will people be better or worse off because they met you? Are you feeling lucky?
The Storm is about a teen struggling with life in a violent and frustating wold. He is trying to do what he can, but he's angry about the hand life has dealt him. Then, out of the blue, his estanged and mysterious Granddaddy stops by to see him. They go out for a walk in the park, and for one stormy and magical afternoon, Granddaddy talks about being a former WWII fighter-pilot, about his past, his famous friends, and about how he escaped a meaningless life.
Excerpt
"...Well, I guess in some ways you should be thanking your father."
"For what!" I said incredulously. I couldn't believe Granddaddy just said that! I quipped, "That man made my life hell for years!"
Granddaddy replied, "It was a nightmare! It was hell! Exactly!!!..."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing and Empowering, A Must Read!,
April 14, 2011
By
Mihir Shah
This exceptional book, Celebrating the Gift of Being Alive, has the perfect thoughts and words for birthdays, graduations, engagements, marriages, and any life celebration or family tradition.
In "A Touch of Your Presence" are words that would inspire, encourage and strengthen one's soul when faced with challenges and difficulties and to know the awesomeness of God's power.
