Jan Dravecky’s husband, Dave, found God through a difficult struggle with cancer—and the loss of a Major League pitching career. Jan faced great adversity in finding her own Christian faith as well—but hers is a more intimate story.In this book, she tells that story for the first time, chronicling her own painful struggle with depression, anxiety, and loss—and the journey that took her from these dark places to the light of God’s love. A Joy I’d Never Known is sure to be an inspiration to anyone struggling through a difficult period—and looking for a return to joy.ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When her husband’s cancer returned after a dramatic comeback with the New York Giants, Jan Dravecky spiraled into a deep depression—one that refused to lift. As her mental condition darkened, Jan faced misunderstandings from well-intentioned friends and family—who admonished her to “snap out of it” or “pray through it.”Jan’s journey back to happiness provides a powerful source of encouragement and faith to readers of every background. Today, Jan is coauthor of the well-regarded titles Do Not Lose Heart and Stand By Me. She is also the cofounder of the nonprofit organization and ministry Outreach of Hope, dedicated to helping survivors of cancer.
Jan Dravecky’s husband, Dave, found God through a difficult struggle with cancer—and the loss of a Major League pitching career. Jan faced great adversity in finding her own Christian faith as well—but hers is a more intimate story.In this book, she tells that story for the first time, chronicling her own painful struggle with depression, anxiety, and loss—and the journey that took her from these dark places to the light of God’s love. A Joy I’d Never Known is sure to be an inspiration to anyone struggling through a difficult period—and looking for a return to joy.ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When her husband’s cancer returned after a dramatic comeback with the New York Giants, Jan Dravecky spiraled into a deep depression—one that refused to lift. As her mental condition darkened, Jan faced misunderstandings from well-intentioned friends and family—who admonished her to “snap out of it” or “pray through it.”Jan’s journey back to happiness provides a powerful source of encouragement and faith to readers of every background. Today, Jan is coauthor of the well-regarded titles Do Not Lose Heart and Stand By Me. She is also the cofounder of the nonprofit organization and ministry Outreach of Hope, dedicated to helping survivors of cancer.