Have you experienced the loss of a child? Tommy Mann felt the heartrending grief of losing three children to miscarriages. Beginning his ministry as a pastor, he struggled to be strong for his wife and understand for himself why they had to endure so much loss. In the midst of the pain, God brought peace and eventual joy through the birth of a daughter. "Asleep in Heaven's Nursery" includes the personal story of losing a child and offers comfort for grieving parents, addressing questions such as the following: *When is a baby considered a life? *Is my baby really in heaven? *What will my baby look like in heaven? *Is there an age of accountability? *Is God punishing me? *Is adoption really a good alternative to abortion? *Can I be forgiven for my abortion? Each issue is thoroughly addressed and given concrete scriptural and logical support. As one who has found hope picturing his lost children "Asleep in Heaven's Nursery", Tommy Mann brings a powerful message of renewal and consolation.

Tommy MannTommy Mann was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He later moved to Arlington, Texas, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Bible studies from Arlington Baptist College. While in Texas, Tommy met and married his wife Alicia, and they now live in South Carolina with their daughter Reagan.

While in college, Tommy served as a youth pastor for three years in Grand Prairie, Texas. In January of 2008, he was called to be the pastor of students at Philippi Baptist Church in Union, South Carolina, where he is presently serving.

If you cannot make the signing, you can reserve a personalized copy of "Asleep in Heaven's Nursery" by contacting Fiction Addiction in advance at 864-675-0540 or at [email protected].

ABOUT FICTION ADDICTION - Fiction Addiction is a local, woman-owned, independent bookstore established in 2001. The store carries a mixture of new and used fiction and nonfiction, including children's books, as well as gift items. We recently moved from E. North Street to 1020A Woodruff Road (across from Costco).

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