Good Game Gretch

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.