A Journey without a Map: Stories of Loss, Grief, and Moving Forward

by John R. Sardella

After twenty-seven years of marriage, John Sardella lost the love of his life when his wife, Margaret, passed away following a seven-year battle with cancer. John looked for a book that would give him space for his pain and inspire him to move forward, but all he found were clinical books written by psychologists. That was John's motivation to write this book and share how he worked through the grieving process in the hopes of reminding others not only that they are not alone, but also that they will be okay.

A Journey Without a Map gives you permission to not only feel those real and true feelings you have, but also permission to move forward. Sharing stories that span from Margaret's battle with cancer to her funeral and John's life since, John demonstrates the power of connection and shows that with the proper perspective, you can still live life to its fullest extent. You can get back to being the person you're capable of being—John wants to help you get there.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2020

Reviews

[Robin McCool · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure this was the book I should have chosen to read in the parking garage while the hubby was in his annual oncology appointment, due to the tears running down my face, but it also seemed like the most appropriate time to start it. While we may await his test results, there was no way I was waiting to finish this book. I was able to read it all in one day, which is my favorite way to read a book. Definitely a keeper!

[Jen b b · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple, heartfelt story of navigating illness and loss. Ultimately, the author’s tone is hopeful but he’s honest in expressing that he his positivity and sense of purpose is a more conscious endeavor now.

[Rick Faby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully written handbook for families living through this tragedy. My family could have used this during the death of my mom.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stories. Well written.

[Joe J · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartfelt book by John R. Sardella that he wrote shortly after he lost his wife to cancer. He relays stories of his wife and techniques he and his family used to try to move-on with life after the tragedy. I enjoyed it very much. The subject matter was relevant for anyone that has ever experience such grief and loss.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poignant & practical, touching & truthful. Grateful for John’s example and honesty!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick read -- heartfelt and with a set of advice that one might follow as one progresses side-by-side with a loved one enduring a terminal disease. It's definitely not "preachy" nor does Sardella try to tell you that his way is "the right way" - in fact, to the contrary, he reminds the reader frequently that it is "a journey without a map" and each of us must find our own way through it.