Grief Sucks

A powerful guide for anyone who is battling grief! Forty seven years ago, a seventeen year old U.S. Marine, who volunteerd for Vietnam, was taught how to survive if he or his comrades were wounded in battle. He must remember (3) life saving steps and administer them immediately if they are to survive. Several years later, this father and marine has to fight a never ending war with grief! "Grief Sucks" is a survivor's guide for every backpack, purse, briefcase, ipad or iphone. Throughout this book with the aid of John's inspirational photographs, readers will follow him as he relates to friends, family, readings, memories, tears, music and faith. Written with sincerity, frankness and suffused with emotion, "Grief Sucks" will aid everyone to prepare for grief, deal with it and eventually triumph over it without leaving behind any beautiful memories.

Born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (known as the Mon Valley) I learned to use a Kodak 110 instamatic camera and a journal as an eighteen year old U.S. Marine in Vietnam. I still believe in the "KISS" method for writing and taking pictures. Keep it simple and short. My only upgrade has been to a 35mm camera and a fountain pen.