| New memoir offers a raw account of losing a child and finding God’s strength in the aftermath KENAI, Alaska – When Richard Gary Hallmark lost his son, Timothy Michael, he admits he did not handle grief well. Years later, when his daughter, Faith Ann, died after complications from heart surgery, Hallmark resolved not to walk the same path of isolation and anger. Instead, he turned to God to guide him through the darkness — a journey he documents in his debut book, “The Loss Of Faith: A Father’s Journey” (published by WestBow Press) This memoir is a raw, unapologetic, detailed account of Hallmark’s grief, written without filters and restraint. Here, the author takes readers from the moment of his daughter’s death through the slow, painful work of restoration. He talks about the doubts, the anger, the despair — sparing nothing in showing the depth of sorrow, the questions of faith, and the struggle to keep moving forward. Ultimately, he reminds others how God is present for those who suffer, especially those who have lost a child. “I want readers to see that not matter one’s pain, suffering, or sense of loss, if that person will allow Him, God will see that individual through whatever is occurring. That God does not ignore nor forsake those who call upon Him,” Hallmark states. “The Loss Of Faith” is now available in print and digital formats through WestBow Press, major bookstores and online retailers. “The Loss Of Faith: A Father’s Journey” By Richard Gary Hallmark Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 564 pages | ISBN 9798385046485 Softcover | 6 x 9in | 564 pages | ISBN 9798385046478 E-Book | 564 pages | ISBN 9798385046461 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author Richard Gary Hallmark is a retired United States Navy lieutenant commander. He is also a former United States Marine. Following his military service, Hallmark earned a master of divinity in biblical studies, served as a pastor and a chaplain, and worked in the private sector. His most recent work experiences were in Western Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, and on the North Slope of Alaska. Hallmark and his wife, Debra, reside in Alaska. WestBow Press is a strategic supported self-publishing alliance between HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Author Solutions, LLC — the world leader in supported self-publishing. Titles published through WestBow Press are evaluated for sales potential and considered for publication through Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. For more information, visit www.westbowpress.com or call 844-714-3454. | 