Burst: A Story of God's Grace When Life Falls Apart

I’m still reeling from the magnitude of blessings, trials, graces, love, suffering, pain, and triumph former sports reporter Kevin Wells packs into the pages of his spiritual/autobiographical book Burst: A Story of God’s Grace When Life Falls Apart.
    
I became completely entranced by this man’s true story, deep faith, extremely polished writing skills, sense of humor, and acceptance of the Lord’s ability to work in and through people all around him. The mark of a life-changing book for me is that I start coming up with a long list of people I’d love to give copies to even before I’ve reached the last page. That’s what happened while reading this action-packed, profoundly moving, deeply Catholic, and emotionally compelling account of this man’s life, education, family, God incidents, and clear miracles.
    
I simply had to share some of the passages that made me laugh out loud with my husband, Kevin, who found them equally hysterical. I insisted that this be the next book Kevin read and he quickly agreed. I know he will be as moved as I was by the great anecdotes, heartbreaking tragedies, and joy-filled victories contained within this relatively compact testimony to God’s abundant grace, mercy, and unconditional love.  
    
Again, the timing of me reading this book was Divinely orchestrated. Wells cuts to the core of some of the most heart-wrenching, soul-stretching experiences of suffering in life with the precision of a surgical laser beam. This devout cradle Catholic, dedicated husband and father of three, lets the reader inside his head and heart to see what God’s been doing in his life, family, and friends to bring him closer to the Creator and Author of all life.
     
God’s power, love, and fidelity, especially in the midst of suffering and unexpected tragedy, shine forth on every page. Whether you are a weekly church-goer or a somewhat indifferent fallen away Christian, an avid sports fan or more of a couch potato, I am sure you will be very impressed by the writing ability, strong, likable voice, and truly miraculous story of Kevin Wells.
    
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