Publisher description. Part memoir, part suggestion manual. As the adult child of a FDNY member who died in the line of duty, as well as a psychologist, the work uses Dr. Carroll-Parker's family story as case study, and goes on to offer help to any one that has ever had to deal with a loss of a loved one in the uniformed services. Dr. Carroll-Parker offers counsel to anyone who has ever suffered the tragedy of the death of a parent and hero, a firefighter in the FDNY, Engine Company 48. This book goes beyond the usual self-help manual. Her own struggle is documented as she seeks to resolve her questions and find personal growth. It is a study in courage and compassion and wisdom. For anyone that has ever had to process tragedies such as 9-11, war or high danger occupations, this book will touch your heart and provide direction. A must-read in our uncertain times. You will meet heroes, their loved ones and yourself in the stories. You will laugh and cry and in the end, you will see things differently. Dr. Catherine Carroll-Parker is a survivor of a hero. She is also a therapist, educator and conference speaker who specializes in Dysfunctional Families. With years of professional experience in individual and family counseling, she tells her personal story of coping with sudden loss and offers help to anyone that has ever been touched by this type of tragedy. It is written from the heart, and it is written from experience to all of us that ever had to process tragedy.