The Ultimate Guide to Legacy-Focused Healing After Loss

Life After Loss

For Men

by Dr Margaretha Montagu

Losing a loved one shatters everything you thought you knew about yourself and your life. If you’re an accomplished professional who’s used to having control, navigating grief can feel impossible. Traditional advice doesn’t cut it. You don’t need vague platitudes—you need a plan.

Life after Loss provides you with that plan. This isn’t just another grief book. Written by a medical doctor with decades of experience in human psychology and men’s reactions to loss, this book suggests a strategic, science-backed framework designed for men who want to process loss, rebuild identity, and create a life with renewed purpose.Inside, You’ll Discover:

✅ The Four Phases of the Post-Loss Reconstruction Protocol: From stabilizing after the emotional freefall to transforming grief into impact.
✅ The Neuroscience of Grief: How loss rewires your brain—and how to break free from “grief loops” that keep you stuck.
✅ Recalibrating Your Identity: Rediscovering who you are without them—without losing yourself in the process.
✅ Purpose Realignment – How to rebuild meaning in your life without feeling like you’re “moving on” from your loved one
✅ Legacy Activation – Transform your grief into impact and honour their memory in a way that fuels your future

Whether you’re navigating the loss of a spouse, partner, parent, or close friend, this book will give you the tools, mindset, and structure to grieve with strength, rebuild with purpose, and emerge stronger than before.

You didn’t choose this loss. But you can choose how you react to it.

Written for men who thrive on strategy and action, this book provides clear, step-by-step guidance to navigate loss without losing yourself. You don’t have to do this alone. You don’t have to stay stuck.

It’s time to take control. 

Available from Amazon.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Finally, a book that speaks my language.”
” This book didn’t just give me hope; it gave me a roadmap. The stories felt like my own, and the exercises helped me rebuild my confidence step by step. I especially loved the chapter on communication—it made me realize how many people in my life were just dead weight. Now, I surround myself with men who challenge and support me. Total game-changer.”
— Mark L., 52, Financial Consultant

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I thought I had to suffer in silence. I was wrong.”
“I spent months pretending I was fine after my wife died. I kept busy, worked harder, and told myself I was ‘handling it.’ But I wasn’t. This book made me realize that grief isn’t something you outwork—it’s something you have to navigate. The Grief Advisory Board concept was a wake-up call for me. Now, I have a solid team of people who actually help, and I don’t feel like I’m carrying this alone anymore.”
— Alex W., 48, Investment Banker

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The roadmap I didn’t know I needed.”
“I’ve read a lot of self-help books, but none of them ever spoke to men like me—men who don’t have time for fluffy, feel-good advice. This book was different. It was strategic, structured, and backed by science. The Identity Recalibration phase hit me hard because I realized I had no idea who I was without my wife. But step by step, this book helped me redefine myself. I’m still grieving, but I’m also growing.”
— James T., 55, Surgeon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you’re lost, read this.”
“Grief had me on autopilot. I wasn’t living, just existing. This book didn’t just show me how to move forward—it gave me the confidence to believe that I could. The exercises are practical, and the real-life examples made me feel understood for the first time in a long time. If you’re a man trying to figure out what comes next, read this.”
— Daniel M., 46, Entrepreneur

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book put me back in control.”
“After my brother died, I kept myself so busy that I never processed it. Eventually, the burnout caught up to me. The Purpose Realignment section in this book forced me to pause and ask: What actually matters? Now, I’ve shifted my energy toward work that feels meaningful, and for the first time in years, I feel like I’m on the right path.”
— Brian L., 50, Tech Executive

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A must-read for men who think they can outwork grief.”
“I thought grief was something I could push through. Turns out, it doesn’t work that way. This book helped me break free from destructive patterns I didn’t even understand I was stuck in. It gave me a strategy, a framework, and—most importantly—hope.”
— Leo S., 49, Real Estate Investor

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I finally understand my grief—and what to do about it.”
“The neuroscience of grief section blew my mind. I had no idea why I felt so stuck, but once I understood how grief affects the brain, it all made sense. The book doesn’t just tell you to ‘heal’—it tells you how. I wish I had read this sooner. Thank you, Margaretha!”
— Nathan P., 58, Former Military Officer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The first book that actually helped.”
“I’d read a dozen books on grief, but they all felt generic. This one felt like it was written for me. It’s structured, actionable, and doesn’t waste time on vague platitudes. If you need a clear plan for rebuilding after loss, this is it.”
— Chris D., 47, Attorney

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It gave me back my life.”
“I was stuck in a grief loop for years. This book helped me break out of it. Life after Loss made me realize I didn’t have to ‘move on’—I had to move forward. And now, I finally am.”
— Owen F., 54, Engineer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The only book on grief I recommend.”
“I never expected a book to change my life, but this one did. It’s smart, practical, and written for men who don’t usually talk about grief. If you’re struggling, this is the guide you need.”
— Derek H., 45, Professional Athlete