{"product_id":"journey-through-the-valley-one-mans-story-of-learning-to-trust-jesus-with-work-faith-and-family-9781647049959","title":"Journey Through the Valley: One Man's Story of Learning to Trust Jesus with Work, Faith, and Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A moving, distinctly Christian work about finding fulfillment in the simplicity of God's gifts.\"\u003cem\u003e -Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Brenner shares his intimate journey of success, disillusionment, and lifelong Christian faith in this moving debut memoir.... offering readers a roadmap to navigate hard times through spiritual transformation.\" \u003cem\u003e-BookLife by Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"...an encouraging and thoughtful memoir about personal transformation... [A] meaningful read for anyone who has struggled to balance ambition with purpose.\" \u003cem\u003e-City Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Brenner's book demonstrates that God is with us at all times, even in the most difficult situations. He has a clear and engaging writing style while offering thoughtful commentary.\" \u003cem\u003e-Readers' Favorite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Brenner] displays his credibility as a true memoirist by presenting detailed and unique experiences.\" \u003cem\u003e-Reader Views\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if who we become is more important than what we achieve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Journey Through the Valley,  David shares a deeply personal and honest memoir of spiritual growth forged in the crucible of pressure, performance, and pain. As a high-achieving executive, devoted husband, and father, David once believed that success meant constantly climbing the ladder, staying composed, and always being \"enough.\" But beneath the polished surface was a man unraveling under the impossible weight of modern expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vulnerability and insight, David recounts how his pursuit of success at any cost left him weary and disconnected-from his purpose, his family, and even himself. It was only when he hit the wall of burnout that he began to discover a new path-one shaped not by striving, but by surrender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough failures, doubts, and unexpected grace, Journey Through the Valley is a story of transformation. It's an invitation to rethink what it means to truly live well-not by the standards of today's culture, but by the quiet call of Jesus: \"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone who has forgotten their \"why\" in the whirlwind of doing, for those exhausted from chasing a version of success that never satisfies. David's journey reminds us that even in our lowest valleys, we are never alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bublish, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647049959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"David Brenner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52452307566773,"sku":"9781647049959","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ac79a729-c93b-4b98-976d-384c746d00e0.jpg?v=1776826663","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/journey-through-the-valley-one-mans-story-of-learning-to-trust-jesus-with-work-faith-and-family-9781647049959","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}