Storms and Grace

About the Book

“Sometimes it’s hard to know why you do things, why you make such bad, unexplainable choices…” so begins the remarkable story of faith, testing, lost and redemption. It is a story not so much about a person, but a God who loves and preserves those who trust him. “Storms and Grace” carries you on a journey with a young man who found hope and meaning to life when he found God, but faced with the terrible inner storms lost sight of the “Voice: that would not let him go. From Viet Nam to the murderous streets of Detroit you grip the pages breathlessly waiting for the next storm to end. How does a conscientious objector become a heavily armed and unpredictably dangerous time bomb more afraid of himself then any man living? “Storms and Grace” reaffirms humanities deep longing and hope that divine intervention still lives and is very personal.

About the Author

Robert A. Gardner was born in Detroit, Michigan just before the Korean War. He graduated from Eastern High School (1964) as the ranking Jr. ROTC cadet leader and honor society member. Attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a major in Medical Technology until drafted into the US Army in July 1966. Served with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam as a Field Combat Medic from 1967-68. After honorable discharge he worked various health related jobs including laboratory technician, medical and x-ray technician and later three years as a Detroit Fire Dept Paramedic. Eventually finishing his Liberal Arts education at Wayne State University (WSU), he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1974. Attending WSU Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals, he graduated in 1980 with his MD degree. Internship and Internal Medicine Residency was completed in 1983. He practiced in Detroit for 1.5 years before moving to San Antonio, Texas where he practiced until joining the US Air Force September 1986. After serving 19 years in the US Air Force he retired with the rank of full Colonel with numerous awards and commendations. Colonel Gardner continues his practice as an Internist in New Mexico.