Doing Life with Bryce – book launched in Brisbane backyard!
- deansimpson7
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 4
Popular Salvos podcaster Major Bryce Davies has launched his first book, Doing Life with Bryce, at an informal event in his daughter’s backyard in Brisbane.
The book is a collection of scriptural thoughts from his Monday ‘nuggets of truth’ reflections on his podcast, Stories of Hope.
“[There’s] Nothing better than a relaxed barbecue book launch with Bryce and Sue Davies over dusk and into the early evening on a Saturday,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Laurie Robertson, Salvos Publishing sub-editor.
At the launch at his daughter Georgia’s house were family and friends from Bryce’s running groups, hiking groups, Bible study, local Rotary Club and The Salvation Army. Salvos Publishing Manager Cheryl Tinker, who did the graphic design on the book, was also in attendance.
Whilst the Stories of Hope podcast has now concluded due to Bryce stepping into a new appointment at Goodna Salvos Mission in Brisbane, the 600-plus episodes are still available to listen to by searching Stories of Hope on any app that plays podcasts.
One of his regular podcast listeners, Lauren Martin from Shire Salvos Helensburgh, south of Sydney, said Doing Life with Bryce is an easy-to-read book that points people towards true life.
Major Bryce Davies (left) addresses everyone at the launch of his book on Saturday 30 August. Guests (right) mingled and enjoyed a backyard barbecue before the official launch.
“The authenticity Bryce brings to life, his relationship with God, his family, his friends and the communities he is involved in, shines through clearly in this book,” Lauren said.
“Doing Life with Bryce is simple, accessible to anyone who wants to delve deeper into life and faith, and beautifully real.”
After a relaxed late afternoon barbecue, Laurie officially launched the book from the back deck, with several others speaking, including his wife, Sue, and daughters, Georgia and Eliza, and daughter-in-law, Tracie Davies.
There was also an ‘open-mic’ segment where people from his community/friendship group spoke about how they ‘did life with Bryce’ and the impact he had had on them.
Guests were then invited to purchase a copy of the book and have it signed by Bryce.
Bryce signed books and posed for photos with friends throughout the afternoon.
“There was a huge amount of love, thankfulness and appreciation expressed for Bryce as an authentic, open, salt of the earth, friend, mentor and down-to-earth Christian person,” said Laurie. “Bryce’s wife Sue (a funeral celebrant) said it was like being at a funeral, but without the sadness!”
Bryce said he was overwhelmed by the support of “wonderful friends and family”.
“The book launch was a great success,” he said. “My book is actually done and out there for everyone to read! Never thought I’d say those words!”
Doing Life with Bryce is published by Salvos Publishing and is available by clicking here
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