Good Night My Son, A Treasure in Heaven

By Esther F. Smucker

Book Overview

How does one handle a sudden, dramatic accident-an accident that takes the life of one's five-year-old son? In this true story, meet the Smucker Amish parents who live in Lancaster Co., Pa., and share their story of pain, shock, stress, doubting, and love of sympathetic family and friends, but most importantly the hope that one can experience in facing a heartbreaking loss.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601267045
• ISBN13: 9781601267047
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Masthof Press
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring, sad, moving, wonderful story of a person's faith

This book will leave you wondering about your own faith...would you have the same strength Esther shows? I didn't...and so I wrote to her after reading the book, in one evening, when she still lived in Pa. I lost a baby in 1988 at 5 mths pregnant...it was only 8 years later, after reading Esther and David's story that I felt peace at last. She wrote me back and told us to come visit on our next trip there, which was that same week! That was 8 yrs ago and in that time, I came to know Esther, David and the children. We visited them at their home, took Esther out shopping with us, had pizza and popcorn at their place, watched a cow born on their farm, watched our children off playing together, and we drove them both and 2 of their freinds around Lancaster County, to look at examples of barns to build before they did move to Indiana.And now...I miss my dear friend so. She gave me back a reason to find my faith again. She is a very special person with a special message to share! :)This book is a must read for those going through or having been through the loss of a child. Esther's strength and courage, you will soon feel in yourself!

A Wonderful Experience

This book is fantastic! Friends of mine over a period of 2 years had lost a son or daughter. I found this book by accident in Lancaster. Read it in 1 night ( you will not be able to put it down) Then passed it on to my dear friends (4). Esther has since moved to Indiana We keep in touch and have shared special feelings about her writings. I have lost a brother, Esther and David have lost 2 sons. They share such wonderful feelings. Thoughts and letters from all involved. This is truly a wonderful experience please read. L

This book is a gem.

This is an essay by a mother who lost her six year old son in a motor vehicle accident. I cried throughout but could not put it down. It was one of the most moving books I have read.