Good Game Gretch

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Good Game Gretch is a memoir about surviving the death of a child, while moving forward to keep their memory alive. It was written by Andrea Brandt, and tells the story of Gretchen, her daughter who died in a car accident at the age of 16. Andrea, her husband Gary, and their three boys were left to figure out a new life they knew nothing about. Readers will meet the Brandt family and hear about their journey through grief starting on November 17, 2004. This book takes you through the unbelievably hard steps of burying a child and living with part of your heart in Heaven. Andrea goes through the agony of the first year, sharing an inside view of the trauma and devastation. She then tells the story of how, step by step, the pieces of her life fell into place, and her family became a different version of who they used to be. It's a transformation and explanation of finding a new normal.

You will hear the story of Gretchen, and how she left an incredibly positive impact on those around her... Her goodness lives on in so many ways. With love, strength, and perseverance, the Brandt family found a way to move on and Gretchen is a part of everything they do. This is a story of determination, willpower, and instilling a "never give up" attitude in honor of Gretchen. It is Andrea's hope that this book can help others dealing with the unthinkable and see first-hand that things can turnout okay with an angel riding on your shoulders.

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Andrea Brandt is the mother of 4, with a passion for teaching children. She was an educator for 35 years, with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also a bereaved parent. In 2004, the unthinkable happened when her 16-year-old daughter Gretchen was killed in a car accident. Her young sons, who were 14, 12, and 10 at the time, were left without their big sister. Andrea and her husband Gary were left in a world they had no experience with.

Andrea understood the importance of dealing with the trauma and the impact it would have on her family. She has spent the past 20 years keeping her daughter's memory alive and giving back to the community that so compassionately surrounded her family and helped them to move on.

Andrea's book, Good Game Gretch, is a memoir about surviving the death of a child, while moving forward to keep their memory alive. It is about her daughter Gretchen, and the journey of grief as a bereaved parent. It is the story of Gretchen, and how she left an incredibly positive impact on those around her . . . Her goodness lives on. It is also a story of determination, willpower, and instilling a 'never give up' attitude in all that you do. The future can turn out okay with an angel riding on your shoulders.

Her first book, Never Give Up on Tomorrow, is a children's book about losing a sibling and all the things your family does to move ahead and continue to live. It is told through the eyes of her youngest son Kyle and is heartfelt and inspiring. Andrea's hope is that it helps other families who find themselves in the same place as the Brandt family. They are living proof that surviving children can go on to live successful and happy lives.