Sit Down God... I'm Angry [Paperback]

R. F. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

Pastor R. F. Smith, in this personal account of the death of his son, admits his anger at God, relates the long journey of dealing with this anger, and details the process of making a pilgrimage to the place where he could live, work, and love again.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Judson Press (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817012583
• ISBN-13: 978-0817012588
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Ministry & Church Leadership > Ministry to the Sick & Bereaved

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best grief book I have read in 2 years!, August 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sit Down God... I'm Angry (Paperback)

Since losing my daughter 2 years ago, I have read many,many books on the subject of grief. Dr. Smith's book is at the top of the list! He gave me the permission I needed to be angry at God..he let me know that that was okay, and that I was okay. He showed me in such a human way that he too felt as I did when he lost his son, and that the pain of losing a child never goes away, all we can do is hope to learn to live with it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has lost a child, and also to those close to someone who has suffered this tragedy in their lives.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book!, June 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Sit Down God... I'm Angry (Paperback)

I am from Huntington, WV and I have met Dr. Smith, author of this book. It is a book for everyone, not just for those people who have lost a child. He assures parents who have lost a child that they will walk again, but always with a limp. If you have ever asked the question, "Why did God let this happen?", then read this book. A very spiritual book.....a true story written by a minister that all of a sudden found himself very angry with God....and how God gave him the strength to heal. But just as important, it is about the choices that a person must make in order to heal himself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!!!, January 9, 2007

By 

Melanie R. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sit Down God... I'm Angry (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. I bought it for my mom for Christmas. She read it in 2 days then passed it on to me. I, too, read it in 2 days. It is a quick read with a phenomenal message. Reading about how the author dealt with his intense anger at God over the death of his son showed me that God is definitely big enough to handle all of our emotions. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is experiencing a tragic loss. And, although I, personally, have not suffered such a tragedy, I still found this an extremely helpful book in learning to trust GOD with ALL my feelings and finding my strength and comfort in Him.