Granger Smith Reveals Why He May Not Let His Kids Read His New Book, ‘Like A River’

“We’re still praying about the right way to go about that,” the singer explained.

In just a few days, Granger Smith will release his memoir, Like a River, an intimate look into his life through moments of tragedy, grief, addiction and healing. With topics like these, the country star reveals that the book might be too heavy for younger readers, including his own kids. 

Smith took to social media on Monday, July 24, sharing a photo of his kids with the new book open in front of them. The post was paired with a caption that cautions other parents about some of the themes he discusses throughout the pages. 

“There is some tough stuff in this book. So much so that we haven’t let our own kids read it yet,” he explained. “We’re still praying about the right way to go about that. Though they lived it, there are raw/dark moments that even they don’t know about. I would ask that you have the same discernment and caution with your kids.”

He went on to reveal that even his 9-year-old son Lincoln, who was present for some of the difficult times, broke down while seeing some of the images inside. 

“I will say this— just looking at the pictures in the book, Lincoln cried pretty hard and that’s rare for him. That was probably some emotion that needed to come out.”

Out August 1, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache unloads an incredible raw delivery of Granger Smith’s journey through chapters including the tragic drowning death of his three-year-old son, River, in 2019. The candid writing allows readers to better understand his family’s experiences and offers the chance for others to find their own healing if they have endured similar experiences.