“Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. has received acclaim from Barbara Bamberger Scott of the US Review of Books. Barbara highlighted that:
“He reminds readers that humans were created out of dust, and will return to dust, yet their restoration in spirit exists through the life and sacrifice of God’s son, Jesus.”
“Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. was also among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 18–22, 2023. The Frankfurter Buchmesse, reportedly known as the world’s largest trade fair for books, opened its doors to participants around the globe celebrating books and their authors.
The author, Dr. Glenn Havumaki, has been ministering to older adults since 1976. For 35 years, he served as Director of Christian Ministries and Lead Chaplain at The Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, CT. Since his retirement in 2014, he has served as a Certified Ministry Partner with the Christian Grandparenting Network (christiangrandparenting.com). He is married to Sandra, the father of three adult married children, and Papa has eight grandchildren.
“Trashed or Treasured?” poses that older adults should be supported in discovering purpose and opportunities to serve God throughout their remaining years. He underscores the importance of valuing, reconnecting with, and honoring the elderly, rather than casting them aside.
The author’s hope is that this book will challenge the reader to find a biblical basis for ministry that will prepare people to live out their older adult years purposefully. Older adults need to be prepared to cross over the bridge of eternal significance with the confidence that eternal life will be theirs as they enter into the presence of God with Jesus Christ.
Pacific Book Review also recommends the notable book “Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min.
Here’s an excerpt from the book review written by Pacific Book Review that highlights its appeal:
“What sets Trashed or Treasured? apart is its grounding in Christian faith and the belief that every life, especially in old age, is precious and purposeful. Remarkably, Havumaki has woven biblical truths throughout, that investigates how to treat older adults and how that reflects on the spiritual health of those offering care within the church, families, and communities alike. He has largely emphasized the need to reconnect with and care for the elderly, encouraging communities to help older adults find meaning and ways to serve God until their final days.”
A book trailer for “Trashed or Treasured?” is also available, offering viewers a preview of the characters and the world portrayed in the story.
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The US Review of Books (USRB) recommends “Trashed or Treasured?” by Glenn Bryant Havumaki, D. Min. Here’s the review from the USRB that highlights:
“The author’s concern throughout this thought-provoking work is that our society generally dismisses the needs of elders, targeting the urge to get rid of wrinkles as a case in point. Yet he questions, “How beautiful does one have to look to meet Jesus?” His basic tenets stress that we should treat our elders respectfully and religiously, as churchgoers and as a nation. With years of personal and professional immersion in the well-considered principles he sets forth, Havumaki offers a plethora of memorable case studies, some brief, as in small life-changing incidents arising in the settings for the aging of which he is chaplain, and some lengthy, including his lively, intelligent explications of biblical truth as a consistent basis. It is his wish that readers will take his message to heart and begin to plan for their own aging process, with an eye always to finishing well and encouraging that goal in others.”