Before You Wake, Erick Erickson
Before You Wake, Erick Erickson
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Before You Wake
Life Lessons from a Father to His Children

Author: Erick Erickson

Narrator: Erick Erickson

Unabridged: 5 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 10/03/2017


Synopsis

From Erick Erickson, "arguably the most powerful conservative in America today" (The Atlantic), an inspiring book about life's enduring values, based on a viral essay he wrote for his children after he and his wife both faced grave medical situations.

"A must read." -- RedState

In late 2016, prompted by the news that his wife was battling cancer and his own pulmonary medical scare, Erick Erickson posted a piece to his website, The Resurgent. Styled as a letter to his young children, the piece, titled "If I Should Die Before You Wake," was a stirring message--and challenge--about how to live a life of purpose and joy. The essay went viral, shared by figures like New York Times columnist and author of The Road to Character, David Brooks. Now, in a time when our country needs healing and a reminder of our values more than ever, Erickson has expanded the project, composing a total of ten letters, featuring a wonderful mix of the practical, inspirational, and spiritual.

About Erick Erickson

Erick Erickson is the host of Atlanta’s Evening News on 95.5FM and AM750. The former editor of RedState.com, he launched his website The Resurgent in early 2016. He is also a Fox News contributor. He studied political science and history at Mercer University and earned a law degree at Walter F. George School of Law.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kyle on August 15, 2017

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. The idea of this book is spectacular. None of us know when our time her on Earth is through, and as such, we do not know how long we will have with our children. We may grow old and watch our children prosper, we may die s......more

Goodreads review by Sue-Lynn on March 30, 2018

This book was ok and you have to take it for the purpose for which it was written. A last letter of advice to his children. A couple of the chapters were spot on and very enjoyable. Several just seemed braggadocios. However, the book is a quick read and has merit.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on October 17, 2017

OK, this book is pretty much perfect. One of the best political writers of our time, Erick Erickson, had a near-death experience last year. At about the same time, his wife was diagnosed with cancer. This prompted a column on his website, The Resurgent, about the things he wished his children would......more

Goodreads review by Chris on October 13, 2017

What a wonderful exploration of faith, wisdom, and food!......more

Goodreads review by Wesley on December 16, 2017

As someone who used to read Redstate and currently reads The Resurgent, I have known Erick Erickson's commentary for some time now (and met him back in 2005 at CPAC). I was intrigued by his latest book, "Before You Wake", which is a short and focused book written to his children. He and his wife wer......more


Quotes

"A must read: Erick Erickson's Before You Wake is a heartfelt reminder of what's important."—RedState

"Poignant."—"The Daily Briefing," Fox News

"Striking ... Reading [Erickson's] personal story is a small experiment in weakening the filter, in shaking off the spell of simulated life, of letting a person's suffering give you a glimpse of them in full."—Ross Douthat, New York Times