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A Bird Died

April 30, 2016 by Emma Filbrun · Leave a Comment

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A Bird Died by Chautona Havig

Title: A Bird Died
Author: Chautona Havig
Major Themes: Accidents, Burns
Synopsis: When a raven shorted out a power line and a toddler stepped on it, his family’s life was changed in an instant.

I’ve been wanting to read A Bird Died for awhile, and a few weeks ago I finally found time. This was one of those books that I knew I needed to wait for until I had time to be engrossed in a book for awhile. No, it’s not a gripping mystery or exciting romance. However, as a mother, I found it very absorbing.

A Bird Died tells a true story, fictionalized to make it flow and protect privacy. This is the story of the author’s grandson when he should have died. It is the story of a family trusting God to heal their little boy and pay their bills. It is the story of a community rallying around a family to help in every way they could. It is a beautiful story, with some very painful spots, as you can imagine if you know anything about burn treatment.

The story began one evening in June when a raven flew into a power line and was electrocuted, blowing the transformer and causing a power line to fall to the ground. When 3-year-old Nathan Cox tripped over it, he instantly received some horrific burns.

I really appreciated the attitude portrayed by the Cox family. Their trust in God and their forgiveness and love as they went through a very difficult time were very inspiring. I clearly saw a Christ-like attitude in the pages of this book, and would highly recommend A Bird Died to anyone looking for a good story.

No warnings!

Age levels:

Reading Independently—Ages 12 – 15, 15 and Above, Adults

Links to buy this book:

Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
AbeBooks: View Choices on AbeBooks.com

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Keywords: Accidents · Books for Women · Burns · Chautona Havig · Christian Fiction

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About Emma Filbrun

Emma Filbrun is a homeschooling mother of eight children. She has been a bookworm since she was taught to read at three years old, and now delights in sharing her finds with her husband, children, and friends. Besides being a reviewer for IgniteLit, she blogs at Lots of Helpers, where she shares tidbits of her life in a busy household and reviews homeschooling curriculum.

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