Book excerpt: A Child Died, a Father Cried . . . and God Answered#13; #13; At 2:30 a.m. on July 12, 2005, Mark Canfora received a call from his sixteen-year-old daughter: Daddy, Marky's dead. His eighteen-year-old son had passed away. As a result of this tragedy, Mark would never be the same.#13; #13; This heartbroken father tells his story with honesty and vulnerability, sharing his journey from grief-stricken thoughts of his own suicide to God-fueled courage and a ministry that now offers comfort and hope to thousands.#13; #13; Mark Canfora writes, Acting on my faith in God and my love for Him, I hope and pray that this book will help and encourage others who suffer the shocking loss and excruciatingly painful tragedy of the death of a loved one, especially the death of a child.#13; #13; About the Author:#13; Mark Canfora now directs free Celebration of Life festivals (including events at the same park where his son passed away), featuring live music as well as a message of hope and healing, where thousands of people have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. #13; #13; As an expert on suicide, today's youth, true treasures in life, and marriage and family issues, Mark is also available to speak about hope and healing at churches, business meetings, and seminars. You can contact him and discover more about his remarkable true-life story at www.IveGotHope.com.