John and Carol had been happily married 43 years when one day, out of the blue, Wham! Carol was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was gone just 60 days later. This is the story of John's journey, to not merely survive, but to thrive. From the first shockwaves of grief to the later complications of getting on with life, John shares his first-hand experience and the many helpful discoveries he makes along the way. He does it with rare honesty and vulnerability, furnishing a wealth of insights into life after loss. From many months of candid conversations, he has also gathered stories from various others (mostly men, some women) and offers them up with warmth and humor, wrapped up in insightful nuggets of wisdom called Little Ohs. If you or someone you care about has experienced the death of a spouse, you'll find this slim but powerful book to be an invaluable companion through the soul-searing, sometimes bewildering aftermath of loss. Written by someone who has been through deep waters himself, I Carry Your Heart offers an unvarnished but ultimately transformative view into the process of grief, as lived and told by a keen observer of his own struggles and story.