A Short Walk Home: Inspirational Book About Love and Possibilities - Perfect for Gifts, Self-Help, and Motivational Reading

David Cry is an unforgettable person. Sometimes somebody might ask if you know so-and-so and you’re not quite sure if you have met them or not. David definitely doesn’t fall in that category as he makes an indelible impression on those he meets. One of the things that David did share about himself in the book which I can vouch for being true is that he likes to talk and he likes to talk fast. When I first met David about a year and half ago, he shared his story with me. It was difficult to fathom the painful experiences he’s had. {Spoiler alert} He told me in one sitting about his experience of having a disabling disease, meeting the love of his life through a foundation he started for people with ALD (adrenoleukodystrophy), gaining one son through marriage (Logan) and another son using cutting edge technology (Brennan), then within less than 2 weeks losing one of those sons, losing his Dad, and his Mom being diagnosed with breast cancer. Each and every one of those events could have been a novel in and of itself.Reading David’s book was like hearing his story again, however this time I could take it in more gradually and allow each event to really sink in. It was a poignant privilege to hear him describe what he was going through emotionally with each step of his journey. One of the things I like most about this book is its straight-forwardness. He doesn’t sugar-coat words to describe the harsh reality of what he and his family have been through. He thoughtfully reflects on what has happened to him in a way that affirms that he is a man of deep faith but without being preachy.The best part of this book is the repeated and insistent message of the importance of love. David Cry has looked death in the face and has returned with a simple message – love. Love unconditionally, love deeply and love always.Yes, I’m biased because I know David and his family. But I’m also an avid reader and book club founder. I can honestly tell you that this was a remarkable read. It’s brief, tender, and very deeply meaningful. And it leaves you knowing without a doubt that David absolutely loves and adores his wife Jaymee. (Read the book and you’ll see what I mean!)Thanks David for sharing your story with the world.