When Faith Collides With Heartbreak
After losing his best friend Armani just one month before his wedding, Zach Rippey returned to the Tennessee cabin, mountain, and river that held Armani’s final days and faced the dragon of grief he could no longer bury.
Meet Armani
Armani was the kind of friend who gave everything he had to everyone around him. He brought joy and warmth, all while making ordinary moments unforgettable. He loved his family, adventure, music, sports, and Jesus. His loss changed everything for so many people but his life and legacy are still impacting people all over the world. You will not be able to put this book down.
“A deeply personal story of loss, grief, and divine grace.”
— David Diga Hernandez
This Story Will Mark You
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The Day Everything Changed
On September 27, 2020, Armani was on a whitewater rafting adventure when tragedy struck. Ten agonizing days later, Zach lost his best friend. What began as a journey to confront buried grief became a raw, honest, funny, and faith-filled story of loss, friendship, healing, and the hope of Jesus and eternal life.
“Grief Instantly Puts a Halt On Your Youth”
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“The day I lost my best friend was the day everything changed.”
What was meant to be a romantic getaway became a tragedy that shattered hearts. Years later, Zach Rippey returned to the same cabin, mountain, and river where his best friend Armani spent his final days, determined to confront the grief he could no longer bury.
But this is not only a story about loss.
It is about what happens when faith collides with heartbreak.
Raw, honest, funny, and faith-filled, Me, Armani, & Jesus is written for anyone who has wrestled with grief, questioned God in suffering, or longed to believe healing is still possible. It is a companion for the brokenhearted and a reminder that even in our darkest valleys, Jesus is still writing redemption stories.
Includes:
One signed hardcover copy
Author signature
Carefully packaged for delivery
Bonus gift and stickers
A meaningful gift for anyone navigating grief, holding onto faith, or needing a reminder that loss does not get the final word.
Each copy is personally signed by Zachariah Rippey.
All orders will be shipped by September 1st.
“The day I lost my best friend was the day everything changed.”
What was meant to be a romantic getaway became a tragedy that shattered hearts. Years later, Zach Rippey returned to the same cabin, mountain, and river where his best friend Armani spent his final days—determined to confront the grief he could no longer bury.
But this is not only a story about loss.
It is about what happens when faith collides with heartbreak.
Raw, honest, funny, and faith-filled, Me, Armani, & Jesus is written for anyone who has wrestled with grief, questioned God in suffering, or longed to believe healing is still possible. It is a companion for the brokenhearted and a reminder that even in our darkest valleys, Jesus is still writing redemption stories.
Includes:
One signed paperback copy
Author signature
Carefully packaged for delivery
A meaningful gift for anyone navigating grief, holding onto faith, or needing a reminder that loss does not get the final word.
Each paperback copy is personally signed by Zachariah Rippey.
All orders will be shipped by September 1st.
A meaningful keepsake bundle featuring a personally signed paperback copy of Me, Armani, & Jesus and two exclusive 5x7 matte portrait prints inspired by Armani’s story.
Raw, honest, funny, and faith-filled, this book explores friendship, grief, healing, and what happens when faith collides with heartbreak. The custom artwork makes this bundle a powerful gift, collector’s item, or personal reminder that even in our darkest valleys, Jesus is still writing redemption stories.
Includes:
One signed paperback copy
Two exclusive 5x7 matte portrait prints of Armani artwork and book cover
Small Bonus Gift from Zach
Perfect for readers navigating grief, holding onto faith, or wanting to support and remember the story in a deeper way.
All orders ship by September 1st
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