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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.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 the Author
Erick Erickson is a recovering lawyer, the Editor of TheResurgent.com, a Fox News Contributor, and host of the Erick Erickson Show on the nation's most listened to news/talk station, WSB Radio out of Atlanta. Occasionally, Rush Limbaugh lets him fill in. When not working or with his family, Erick is working on his Masters Degree at Reformed Theology Seminary.
For more than a decade, Erick was Editor of RedState.com and served for three years as a CNN political contributor.
The Atlantic magazine named Erick the most powerful conservative in America and the Hollywood Reporter called him the most influential conservative blogger on the internet.
Erick lives in Macon, Georgia with his wife and two children where he's far more likely to be discussing cooking or bourbon than politics.
