A wife and mother finds her crazy courage as she faces the unexpected unfamiliar life after her husband's untimely death. He was killed at age 32 by a drunk driver in the line of duty. She is faced with a decision between hiding under the covers or facing her new life as a widow. Through this journey she learns valuable life lessons that she wants to share with the world. With intimate details and anecdotal stories she hopes to encourage others to use their own crazy courage.
Light-Gallagher gives both practical and emotional advice on what to do when your life turns upside down. Her husband of five years was killed by a drunken driver, leaving her with two small children and lasting grief. Unlike many books on grieving, this is suitable for people with, or without, religious affiliation.