It’s something special about a kid and their relationship with their grandparents. The same was true for young BJ and his Grandmother. They shared a bond that was inseparable. Their days included weekly phone calls, reading books, playing video games, and watching videos together. When Grandma unfortunately passed away, BJ was faced with a new reality.  His parents, however, worked with him to understand what happened with the death of his grandmother.  He also found out that he now would have a new Guardian Angel, Grandma, who would be looking at him for the rest of his life.  How Angels Are Made is a journey of happiness, pain, and overcoming. It is a must-read for any family that has had to deal with the untimely passing of someone they love.

Based on a true story of the relationship between the author’s mother and son, How Angels are Made was a true creation in the midst of a tragedy.  Author Bryson Thompson Sr. wrote the initial version of the book only two days after returning home from her funeral. During the initial days of the passing of his mother, Bryson and his wife spent significant time speaking with their son, BJ, about what happened to his mother.  In the mist of those conversations, it became very apparent that they needed to be very clear and transparent with young BJ and answer as many questions as he had.   One thing the Thompson family took away from their situation was how confused youth are during times of grief. From there, Bryson focused his energy on using their tragedy as a tool for youth and families to be able to work through their own healing processes.

Proud husband, father, educator, mentor and entrepreneur perfectly describes the life of Bryson Thompson Sr. With 10+ years of experience as a special educator and mental health professional, Bryson has dedicated his life to finding ways to uplift young men and women. With a degree in Special Education from Clemson University and a Masters in Behavior / Learning Disabilities from Georgia State University, he continually works to find ways to enhance the life and experience of the future generation.