From the first moment of the indescribable loss of a child in a senseless murder to the loss of everything he knew, his career, his wife, his life, to the beginning of his recovery, Daniel J. Marco tells his story of loss, of love, of crippling and debilitating grief, and of the moments when he begins to see the light of life, again. He tells of his journey from the inside, while he’s still in it; a journey he is still on today, but one that is now laced with considerable light and hope.
Barbara Saint John, Grief Specialist of over twenty years, helped Marco find his way to that place in his journey, and together, they wrote this book to share their perspectives in this compelling, comforting, hopeful tale of survival and moving from tragedy to a new normal.
This book was written as part of Saint John’s exercises over the course of three years. The reaction that has been received from people who have read the manuscript convinced us that this was something that should be published. We are surprised and grateful for the positive response!
As Saint John says, “We are a nation of grievers.” Ever lost a person you love? A pet? A job/career/or your investments? Ever lost a relationship to divorce? A home? A special possession? If so, you have experienced grief and can benefit from reading this book. It is our fondest wish that this book may help you find your new normal.
Daniel J. Marco is an attorney turned writer. On October 17, 2010, two men murdered his son, Zachary. With Daniel’s help, authorities identified and arrested those men a month later, and now both men reside in prison, one for life. On the day his son was murdered, Daniel ceased to be the dynamic and successful criminal defense attorney he had been up to that point and began on a very difficult journey of not only learning how to cope with his son’s death and the crippling grief that came with that loss, but he also had to find his way to a new professional purpose. Still a licensed attorney and a survivor of grief, Daniel has begun a second career as a writer.
Barbara Saint John is a Grief Recovery Specialist, nationally acclaimed lecturer, author, relationship consultant, transformational coach, and businesswoman. Incredibly intuitive to the intricacies of human nature, she is capable and effective in the variety of roles she has. She is well known for her outstanding speaking and communication skills. While serious about all her subjects, she has a special way of presenting her material in a humorous, entertaining, nonjudgmental, and informative manner. For many years, Barbara Saint John has been a “consultant to the stars” with offices based in Beverly Hills, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ. She has worked with many famous actors and actresses, television and film writers, producers, and directors.
