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Beyond Mile Marker 80: Choosing Joy After Tragic Loss
Picking up where his first book, I Knew Their Hearts, left off, this book is the true account of Jeff Olsen's struggle to accept his new life as an amputee and single dad a year after losing his wife and youngest son in a horrific car accident. Follow his journey through grief, guilt, and powerful spiritual experiences as he attempts to reconcile the love he feels for a new woman with the challenges of rebuilding a bereaved family. You'll be forced into foreign territory right along with Jeff as he learns to truly choose joy in even the most painful situations.
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First published April 6, 2014
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April 20, 2014
Mr. Olsen picked up where he left off and fills in the gaps that many wondered about after his his first ground breaking book, "I Knew Their Hearts". If you haven't read that one first you should.
In this work, Jeff shows an even more tender and humbler side in dealing with his budding marriage to his *new sweetheart Tonya, the struggle that conflicted him in losing his precious Tamara, suddenly and tragically and finally being able to move forward in his courtship with Tonya, only after having a heavenly, supernal affirmation from his beloved Tamara.
Mr.Olsen is privy to many dreams, visions,and promptings that help him realize that joy is meant to be experienced here in this sphere of our soul's existence. He has been able to pierce the veil and know the joy, wisdom and happiness of Griffin and Tam, bringing him comfort and solace.
In this work Jeff is vulnerable enough to let us to know that his marriage and family life wasn't always daffodils and butterflies, (actually both marriages) and how through it all if we ( husbands) humble ourselves, learn empathy, and actually listen to our spouse's advice with open hearts and minds -it often leads to a balanced, successful God like relationship: as God intended marriage to be.
Another highlight in this work is the co-survivor Spencer Olsen, who was inadvertently left out in the cold unbeknownst to Jeff as Jeff was wrapped up in his own healing, understanding and tiptoeing around needed conversations with his grieving son. While his father was maintaining a career, a stunning new wife with two freshly adopted beautiful boys, Spence was grappling with the tragedy of separation from his beloved mother, and couldn't understand why his 'rock star dad' was the always the answer man, the man with all the manifestations, visions dreams and answers. All the while young Spencer after pleading for answers for several years, hadn't heard a peep from anyone or anything beyond the veil. Don't worry: our man Spence gets his answers in a profound way-read the book.
The book ends well with the Olsens positively persevering a happy fulfilling family life, while understanding each other's boundaries and each other soul's magnificence and significance.
Thank you for another masterpiece, Jeff Olsen.
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In this work, Jeff shows an even more tender and humbler side in dealing with his budding marriage to his *new sweetheart Tonya, the struggle that conflicted him in losing his precious Tamara, suddenly and tragically and finally being able to move forward in his courtship with Tonya, only after having a heavenly, supernal affirmation from his beloved Tamara.
Mr.Olsen is privy to many dreams, visions,and promptings that help him realize that joy is meant to be experienced here in this sphere of our soul's existence. He has been able to pierce the veil and know the joy, wisdom and happiness of Griffin and Tam, bringing him comfort and solace.
In this work Jeff is vulnerable enough to let us to know that his marriage and family life wasn't always daffodils and butterflies, (actually both marriages) and how through it all if we ( husbands) humble ourselves, learn empathy, and actually listen to our spouse's advice with open hearts and minds -it often leads to a balanced, successful God like relationship: as God intended marriage to be.
Another highlight in this work is the co-survivor Spencer Olsen, who was inadvertently left out in the cold unbeknownst to Jeff as Jeff was wrapped up in his own healing, understanding and tiptoeing around needed conversations with his grieving son. While his father was maintaining a career, a stunning new wife with two freshly adopted beautiful boys, Spence was grappling with the tragedy of separation from his beloved mother, and couldn't understand why his 'rock star dad' was the always the answer man, the man with all the manifestations, visions dreams and answers. All the while young Spencer after pleading for answers for several years, hadn't heard a peep from anyone or anything beyond the veil. Don't worry: our man Spence gets his answers in a profound way-read the book.
The book ends well with the Olsens positively persevering a happy fulfilling family life, while understanding each other's boundaries and each other soul's magnificence and significance.
Thank you for another masterpiece, Jeff Olsen.
Get this book,
Dbschroeder
July 27, 2020
Wonderful
I lost my wife to cancer several months ago. We were married for 16 years. This book brought me a lot of comfort in a very dark time of my life. I highly recommend it to anyone who is grieving.
I lost my wife to cancer several months ago. We were married for 16 years. This book brought me a lot of comfort in a very dark time of my life. I highly recommend it to anyone who is grieving.
September 7, 2016
I have never been a talk radio listener, but on a recent drive to Layton for a soccer game all the songs on the radio sounded the same. I felt the need for a change. Thats when i happened upon an interview Jeff Olsen was giving on a talk radio show. His words kept me captivated. His story was so inspiring. He was so inspiring. His book was equally as inspiring. He writes with great honesty and depth. I am very grateful for songs that all sounded the same and what that happened to lead me to . . A thought provoking, life changing, answer providing book. Loved it!
May 6, 2014
Jeff shares his story in a way that is so sincere, authentic and choosing accountability for his journey in this life. I am inspired by his honesty and truth in his words.
July 28, 2021
Auténtico genuino
Un ejemplo del camino espiritual con todos los desafíos y bellezas, contados de una manera inspiradora, honesta, amorosa que te anima a seguir adelante
Un ejemplo del camino espiritual con todos los desafíos y bellezas, contados de una manera inspiradora, honesta, amorosa que te anima a seguir adelante
September 17, 2015
I picked this up at the library after reading I Knew Their Hearts by the same author, and I was not disappointed. His writing style, his deep insights, and the symbolism he finds and shares in connection with universal truths of life all combine to make this a wholesome and uplifting reading experience. You will not be unchanged.
October 6, 2014
I think I read the books in the wrong order.... I liked the philosophy in the second half of the book. The first half was something to skim through-,
September 12, 2015
This book didn't make me cry nearly as much as the first. It is very uplifting in many ways, and I love his ideas and reading about his growth and journey.
December 10, 2015
A good reminder that life is good, but life is work. We all make choices, and we have to choose (or chase - constantly strive) for joy.
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