ABSTRACT

In this book, the author describes his attempt to create a meaningful and satisfying grieving process following the death of his 19 year old son, Jason, in a car accident. The narrative confronts the harsh reality of death from the hospital to the cemetery and the many mundane yet painful decisions that must be made. For those who must cope with an unexpected death, the grieving process becomes a struggle to express one's love and at the same time say goodbye.

chapter Chapter 1|15 pages

In the Dark of Night

chapter Chapter 2|19 pages

The Mourning After

chapter Chapter 3|29 pages

The Necessary Ordeal

chapter Chapter 4|17 pages

Searching

chapter Chapter 5|25 pages

Doing

chapter Chapter 6|21 pages

Healing

chapter Chapter 7|18 pages

Surviving

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Asking

chapter |9 pages

Epilogue

Father and Son