Nonfiction Feature: My Mountains by Chris Smith #bookreview #grief #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Our family's story of adventure, mysteries, and tragedy

Religion / Christian Living / Grief / Nonfiction

Date Published: November 4, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

My Mountains is a tender, soul-searching memoir about grief, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep climbing. Set in the rugged beauty of the Rockies, it tells the story of a mother who endures devastating loss and finds, not answers, but presence—in the trees, the trails, and the God who meets us in our pain.

This book is for anyone who has stood at the edge of heartbreak and wondered if joy could still be real. Through lyrical storytelling and honest reflection, My Mountains offers hope without platitudes and peace without pretending. It reminds us that we’re not alone on the trail—and that sometimes, the steepest paths lead to the most beautiful views.

Whether you are grieving, searching, or simply longing for beauty again, this book will walk beside you—and leave you changed.

 

Review

The words are simple yet powerful and really hit at the heart. Grief is so incredibly tough to navigate no matter what your relationship with your faith is. It's hard to wrap our heads and hearts around and it can leave us in shambles. Smith brings his own experience to the forefront and opens himself and his struggles as to help the reader. 

It's a raw read and can be tough to face, but I think often times it helps to know we are not alone in our experience. Ultimately it is uplifting and inspiring and really allows you to think and examine your faith and give you the strength to move forward. 

About the Author

 

 Chris Smith is an entrepreneur and owner of multiple healthcare businesses across five states. He’s a father of six, grandfather of fifteen, and a natural leader who inspires others to pursue meaningful missions.

He feels closest to God in the mountains—hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and finding peace in wild places. My Mountains is his invitation to walk through hardship, hope, and the sacred beauty of life.

Chris loves people (but not crowds), old books, big views, and a life that’s honest, hard, and full of purpose.

 

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