About this ebook
After his wife’s accident, Greg Tonkinson had countless nights without sleep. During those times, it felt like Greg was alone in the dark—but he found great comfort in reading God’s Word and the books of other “fraternity members.” The words he found were from people who deeply understood what he was feeling—as if they were walking with him through that first year of loss.
Unwanted Fraternity is Greg Tonkinson’s record of that challenging time. His honest, conversational writing style includes two main components: journal entries from a widowed father of three young children and Bible references (over 150). Tonkinson addresses areas of doubt, fear, deep sadness, and trudging through the proper reactions when others don’t know how to respond. He emphasizes the importance of community while working through the realization that life will go on after loss, even if it will never be the same. Ultimately, Unwanted Fraternity is intended to remind individuals of the hope that comes with a relationship with Christ, the true Healer of grief.
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About the author
Greg Tonkinson came to faith as a college student through the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru). He is currently the Spiritual Life Director for Valley Christian Schools, Chandler, AZ. Greg has also served as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University and Arizona Christian University, as well as a regular preacher at Arizona Community Church, Tempe, AZ. As a graduate of Arizona State University, Phoenix Seminary, and Talbot School of Theology, he has spoken extensively on the issue of faith, doubt, and grief including giving a TEDx talk (2015) and being interviewed by NPR’s Guy Raz (2019). Greg and his wife Jennifer live in Gilbert, AZ and are now a part of a blended family with five children and two golden doodles.
