His acceptance, his resolve and his ability to persevere is inspirational. His willingness to share his story is gracious. This is an easy read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
- Robert D. BeyerAs a father, husband and local youth athletic coach interacting with many local teens and adolescents, this book was a real eye-opener to the many warning signs to look for when a young adult is having emotional or mental struggles. This is a must read book for every parent as well as any young adult who feels like they are alone in life.
- Chad NeissWhat Tim was faced with was unimaginable for just about anyone; his ability to forgive both himself and others and to let go of the past, ultimately gave him the strength to weather the storm and lift himself up to a place of emotional, mental and physical happiness.
- CNExcellent book, well written. My heart goes out to Tim and his family. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
- RonFrom the time I started this book, I didn't want to put it down. It's a very emotional read. I can't begin to imagine what life was like for everyone involved. It had to have taken a lot of courage to share this journey.
- MelissaTim's amazing journey through an unthinkable tragedy brought me to tears and filled me with a profound sense of respect for this courageous man.
- DeniseAs a father, husband and local youth athletic coach interacting with many local teens and adolescents, this book was a real eye-opener to the many warning signs to look for when a young adult is having emotional or mental struggles. This is a must read book for every parent as well as any young adult who feels like they are alone in life.
- Chad NeissTim Kreider shares an intimate and captivating description of a parent's greatest fear. This is a read for anyone who wonders why bad things happen to good people. While there is no definitive answer to this question, hope and strength are offered.
- CaseyI found Refuse To Drown to be a compelling, riveting story. It's a wonderful testimonial to the power of faith—illustrating that, as dark as the night gets, the sun will rise again in the morning.
- Jeff GernsheimerI'm floored by the level of honesty delivered inside the pages and the message of hope it provides. To call Refuse To Drown an inspirational book would be a total understatement.
- Matthew RodaFrom the time I started this book, I didn't want to put it down. It's a very emotional read. I can't begin to imagine what life was like for everyone involved. It had to have taken a lot of courage to share this journey.
- MelissaThe father is a brave man to write of his experiences. I have met and respect him. He is recovering through a strong faith and excellent support system.
- James H. NelsonHis acceptance, his resolve and his ability to persevere is inspirational. His willingness to share his story is gracious. This is an easy read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
- Robert D. BeyerExcellent book, well written. My heart goes out to Tim and his family. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
- RonThe pain, disappointment and heart ache he experienced was almost too much for a father to endure. I would highly recommend this book to any one who needs a positive perspective on their challenges. A must read!
- MerrillTim's amazing journey through an unthinkable tragedy brought me to tears and filled me with a profound sense of respect for this courageous man.
- DeniseYou can't help but ache for him, but his resilience can bring all us all hope. May his words save someone else from this heart ache! Well worth the read. Kuddos to Tim you are a man of strength and integrity!!
- RemiI appreciated Tim's honesty and humble raw admittance to the feelings of responsibility. I felt as I read this book I had a friend that understood my heart and my anguish in parenting such a child and all the ways in which I asked myself all the same questions Tim shared in his book.
- Heidi ZerbeA very interesting reflection of unfathomable difficulty. The message of Faith and God is clear. It was not easy to put down. I highly recommend it.
- JaneTim's amazing journey through an unthinkable tragedy brought me to tears and filled me with a profound sense of respect for this courageous man.
- DeniseAs a father, husband and local youth athletic coach interacting with many local teens and adolescents, this book was a real eye-opener to the many warning signs to look for when a young adult is having emotional or mental struggles. This is a must read book for every parent as well as any young adult who feels like they are alone in life.
- Chad NeissYou can't help but ache for him, but his resilience can bring all us all hope. May his words save someone else from this heart ache! Well worth the read. Kuddos to Tim you are a man of strength and integrity!!
- RemiFrom the time I started this book, I didn't want to put it down. It's a very emotional read. I can't begin to imagine what life was like for everyone involved. It had to have taken a lot of courage to share this journey.
- MelissaHis acceptance, his resolve and his ability to persevere is inspirational. His willingness to share his story is gracious. This is an easy read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
- Robert D. BeyerYou can't help but ache for him, but his resilience can bring all us all hope. May his words save someone else from this heart ache! Well worth the read. Kuddos to Tim you are a man of strength and integrity!!
- RemiThe way the story was told seemed an invitation to walk as a silent, close witness to the days before, during and after an unimaginable event. It was as though Tim invited me to be the fly on his walls, the ones that were closing in on him during a dark time.
- Curtis MillerHis acceptance, his resolve and his ability to persevere is inspirational. His willingness to share his story is gracious. This is an easy read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
- Robert D. BeyerThe father is a brave man to write of his experiences. I have met and respect him. He is recovering through a strong faith and excellent support system.
- James H. NelsonThe father is a brave man to write of his experiences. I have met and respect him. He is recovering through a strong faith and excellent support system.
- James H. NelsonThe pain, disappointment and heart ache he experienced was almost too much for a father to endure. I would highly recommend this book to any one who needs a positive perspective on their challenges. A must read!
- MerrillI appreciated Tim's honesty and humble raw admittance to the feelings of responsibility. I felt as I read this book I had a friend that understood my heart and my anguish in parenting such a child and all the ways in which I asked myself all the same questions Tim shared in his book.
- Heidi ZerbeTim's amazing journey through an unthinkable tragedy brought me to tears and filled me with a profound sense of respect for this courageous man.
- DeniseI found Refuse To Drown to be a compelling, riveting story. It's a wonderful testimonial to the power of faith—illustrating that, as dark as the night gets, the sun will rise again in the morning.
- Jeff GernsheimerA very interesting reflection of unfathomable difficulty. The message of Faith and God is clear. It was not easy to put down. I highly recommend it.
- JaneYou can't help but ache for him, but his resilience can bring all us all hope. May his words save someone else from this heart ache! Well worth the read. Kuddos to Tim you are a man of strength and integrity!!
- RemiHis acceptance, his resolve and his ability to persevere is inspirational. His willingness to share his story is gracious. This is an easy read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
- Robert D. BeyerYou can't help but ache for him, but his resilience can bring all us all hope. May his words save someone else from this heart ache! Well worth the read. Kuddos to Tim you are a man of strength and integrity!!
- RemiA very interesting reflection of unfathomable difficulty. The message of Faith and God is clear. It was not easy to put down. I highly recommend it.
- JaneExcellent book, well written. My heart goes out to Tim and his family. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
- RonI'm floored by the level of honesty delivered inside the pages and the message of hope it provides. To call Refuse To Drown an inspirational book would be a total understatement.
- Matthew RodaI wanted to find a thread of something positive in the midst of something horrible, something that will alter your life, or the life of someone you love, for the better.
I wanted to open the door to hope and healing for others.
I wanted to inspire at least one person or family to seek help.
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