The Second Life of Marty Pierson

How do you rebuild a life shattered without warning? For clinical psychologist Marty Pierson, the sudden demise of his wife leaves him heartbroken and lost. Slowly, with the assistance of others, he begins finding his way back to the semblance of a functional life—until a startling disclosure plunges him into a maelstrom of grief, anger, and unexpected compassion. 

As he struggles to navigate these warring emotions, Marty is drawn into an uncharted journey marked by ethical dilemmas, unforeseen danger, and the complicated, often painful work of forgiveness. Along the way, he discovers the healing power of relationships, and the possibility of a second life. 

The Second Life of Marty Pierson traces the contours of a man remaking himself in the wake of loss—discovering, step by step, that even in the deepest rupture, connection can offer a bridge toward wholeness.