Shaun Groves
(In The Sky is an eBook in .pdf format and not a physical product as pictured above.)
When God put on skin and moved into our neighborhood two thousand years ago, He surprised everyone.
He didn’t enter history as a statesman or emperor. Not a renowned scholar or scientist. Not a muscled warrior either.
No, God arrived in the most unexpected disguise. A child.
The Word became infant, vulnerable, spitting-up, cooing baby flesh.
God’s best in our smallest.
That’s how my new ebook In The Sky (And Other Big Lessons From Little People) begins. It’s a 104-page collection of illustration, photography and stories about the children I love most and what they’ve taught me over the years.
Here’s a look inside…
There’s plenty to learn and laugh about in this book. But more than that, I hope by the last page you’re convinced that God still sends His best to us each day wrapped in the disguise of children. And I hope this causes you to give them the best of yourself.
Click the yellow button below to buy In The Sky (And Other Big Lessons From Little People) for $5.00 and you’ll receive a receipt in your inbox shortly that contains a download link.
Your receipt will look like this. Click the “download” link when it arrives.
Thank you! And, please, come back here when you reach the last page and leave a comment. Your feedback will help me improve future editions of this book.
Tracy Edwards says:
I can’t wait to read this!!! Really proud of you, as always!
Kris says:
Oh wonderful!! Will be buying this in a few minutes! Can’t wait to read it, Shaun.
Lindsay says:
Yay! I might buy a coffee table *just* so I have somewhere to set this book out for everyone to see. 🙂
Lindsay says:
(I’d keep it displayed on my Kindle.)
Kris says:
Sold! will Comment after reading 😉
Kris says:
I just finished reading this. I really have no suggestions because I loved every word. Artistically and design-wise, it’s fantastic. Content-wise? Amazing, uplifting, real and encouraging. What a beautiful collection of stories!
I am so glad you too the time and trouble to make this. I really really liked this.
Thanks for this.
From one writer to another, how hard was the whole eBook process?
Shaun Groves says:
Thank you for the encouragement, Kris! I’ve been nervous all day. This was hard to put out there. The waiting for the first reaction (yours) has been the hardest part!
This took me a week of full days – doing not much of anything else. But only because I’ve never done some of the technical stuff involved before. Making this thing more interactive with navigation, etc took some time…and a lot of research, trial and error.
And then there was all the illustration. I don’t have a scanner so it was quite a process going from drawings on paper to what you see now. More trial and error.
If I did it all again I think it would be a much easier faster process though. Maybe I should do a blog post or two on the process to save others the frustration, huh? ; )
Very worth it though.
Thanks again for the encouragement. Perfect timing, friend.
Kris says:
Hopefully, your internal butterflies will simmer down 😉 I’m sure many will be blessed and encouraged by this book.
Re: the difficulty level, I suppose all your effort and trial and error is why people pay others to design/format their ebooks. I have one brewing but not the funds to outsource the formatting, so I was curious.
Selfishly, a “how to” would be fantastic, but you have more compelling material to write about so I can tap Amy Lynn Andrews and others for that info 😉
I love the artwork, I don’t know how I missed that you did your own illustrations?! I should have known… they really added a whimsical element–that extra *something* to the book without any distraction.
*cue applause* Well done.
Cathy says:
Okay Shaun… bought it, downloaded it, can see it, but can’t open it. Am I a dummy? What am I doing wrong? I’ve got a Kindle. Do I need a different app? I would rather read it on my computer if possible.
Shaun Groves says:
You need a pdf viewer like Adobe Reader.
Cathy says:
Ahhh! It lost the .pdf extension in the download. Got it now though. Thanks!!
Shaun Groves says:
So sorry, Cathy. Working to get this fixed very soon for future downloaders.
Kelli says:
Shaun, I love this book! It includes so many of my favorite posts plus lots of stories I haven’t read. You have such a unique way of seeing and communicating God and this ebook is no communication. You’re an amazing writer,which is why I have enjoyed reading your blog for so long.
I was particularly struck by the story on pages 94-95. You pretty much spoke directly to what God is stirring in my heart. Great, great job, my friend. I hope this won’t be the last book you write. 😉
Kelli says:
The ebook is no *exception*. Obviously its a communication! Seriously…autocorrect really hates me. :/
Karen says:
I LOVED the story about Gabriela titled “Honestly”. So much truth to be pondered and not handled lightly!
sarah valente says:
I’m so excited to read this! Thank you for writing it.
sarah valente (kingdom mama) says:
Oh my goodness! I’m only a little ways in and I’ve already laughed AND cried! What a joy and a blessing.
P.S. I’m supposed to be working on MY book today, but it will keep until I’ve finished yours. 🙂
sarah valente (kingdom mama) says:
Last one for today, I promise! Is Gresham named for Joy Gresham?? One of my favorite names. 🙂 And the story about the coat?!? Wow. This book is simplicity incarnate — the simplicity of the gospel. It’s really so, so beautiful, Shaun.
Shaun Groves says:
Gresham is third generation family name. Means “green field” we’ve been told. In Gaelic maybe? Which is appropriate since Gresham is both as pasty as an Irishman and a lover of football. ; )
sarah valente (kingdom mama) says:
Oh, I love that! I was going to comment on the Steelers references, too. Our families would get along. 😉
My boys are Graham and Patton…also family last names. Lewis and Gresham were actually on my list, though…cause C.S. Lewis feels like family to me. 🙂
Beth says:
Can’t wait to read! Just started my new job at the radio station. Please let me know if you’d like to have some air time to talk about your book, Compassion, t-shirt sales, or anything else!
Beth
Thomas says:
Beth, are you on the air or are you producer of show? Do you have a link to listen to station you are working at. Hope all is well you and your family.
Thomas
Beth says:
Thomas,
I’m the Assistant Program Director which means I do whatever the Program Director tells me to! I work on promotions, contests, events, etc. I do a bit of production and I’m sometimes on the air on Fridays from 10-2. You can listen online at http://www.yourqfm.com anytime. Thanks for asking!
Beth
thomas says:
Thank you for the link Beth
Shaun Groves says:
First of all, I’ve never done this ebook thing before. I set it up myself – me – a songwriter. I’m learning. Thanks for understanding.
Secondly, when you download the file it will be called “47.” And it will not have the extension “.pdf” at the end as it should.
I’m working with a smart non-songwriter to get both of these issues resolved quickly. But, in the meantime, I hope this little bit of info helps you out. Feel free to e-mail me at shaun AT shaungroves DOT com if you need any technical support.
shayne says:
Just popping by to say..well done.
Sandi says:
It’s a little rainy here today, so it was the perfect morning to read your ebook with a good cup of coffee (or two). I laughed and cried. Thanks for putting it out there.