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John was married to Rita for 63 years before she passed away in June 2025. They had two children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Originally from the U.K. they resided in White Rock, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.John was educated in England, studied theology in Birmingham, U.K. and in Toronto, Canada. His life experience has been in business, in journalism, in pastoral ministry and overseas missions.For the last twenty years before retiring John served as the Executive Director of a Mission working in Eastern Europe. He travelled extensively from Russia in the north to Albania in the south. Some of the stories in his book Miracles: Coincidence or Divine Intervention are from his days travelling in Eastern Europe.His many years of speaking engagements took him to ten countries which included Canada, the United States, The United Kingdom, Europe and the Caribbean.Since retiring in 2006 John has concentrated on caring for his wife Rita and on writing. A Kaleidoscope of Life is his seventh book.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING... ""A Kaleidoscope of Life is a tender and courageous book. John writes with unflinching honesty about love, loss, and the long journey of caregiving. His words carry the authenticity of a man who has lived what he describes-sixty-three years of marriage, the long shadow of Parkinson's, and the valley of grief..."" Dr. Ron Unruh. Author and Artist. ""John Murray shows us what true love is all about.... He is a great storyteller. I value John's writing gift, his honesty and faithfulness. I commend this book to anyone who is bereaved and wants to experience hope in their grieving..."" Rev. Ed. Hird. Author and Conference Speaker. ""A Kaleidoscope of Life offers a deeply personal glimpse into the shattering finality of death. It tells the moving story of John Murray's struggle to cope with the loss of Rita, his wife of 63 years. John reflects on a journey of steadfast love made even more profound by the many years he spent as Rita's primary caregiver during her 18-year debilitating battle with Parkinson's..."" David Daniels, Freelance Writer & Reviewer ""A Kaleidoscope of Life is a compelling story which genuinely captures the entire spectrum of the realities and emotions of life. Both the good and the hard times are openly shared without downplaying the significance of each respective situation..."" Dr. Norman W. Ickert ""In the midst of the pain of losing one's Life Partner for whom you have been a full time Caregiver; how do you find new meaning and purpose in life? John shares his journey with Rita, from the caregiving years to her last moments, and the enduring love they shared..."" Deborah Harrison, MSW (Retired)
How to Grieve
An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art...
Hardback
$29.99
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Unattended Sorrow
Recovering from Loss and Reviving...
Paperback
$34.95
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