Lisa Rosenberg was widowed at the age of 68 when her husband, Jeff, died suddenly in his sleep beside her. Though she tried to save his life, Lisa was unsuccessful; Jeff had passed away silently during the night. Adventure on Joyland Road is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

In this deeply personal memoir, Dr. Rosenberg offers readers a raw and intimate glimpse into the first 18 months of the grieving process after a devastating loss. With her unique blend of compassion, humor, and wisdom, honed from decades of experience as a psychiatric healthcare professional, Rosenberg reflects on the small, everyday moments that define our relationships and shape our lives. She compellingly captures this emotional and revealing journey in which larger lessons emerge about the lived experience of grief, healing, and what it truly means to move forward after loss.

Through stories that range from heartwarming to heart-wrenching, she reminds us that even in our darkest hours, grief and love coexist, and connection to others remains our anchor. Adventure on Joyland Road is not only a tribute to a life shared but also a testament to the enduring power of memory, healing, and hope—and the quiet heroism of love. Honest and intensely personal, her reflections will resonate with widows, widowers, and anyone coping with the loss of a loved one.

Praise for Adventure on Joyland Road

Dr. Rosenberg is a gifted writer and storyteller. Adventure on Joyland Road is marvelous, straightforward, funny, and honest, written with great joy and great sadness but so much wisdom. Even as a seasoned mental health professional, I came to understand more fully that grief is a process, not a pathology. The many important lessons in Dr. Rosenberg’s work need to be shared, along with the many truths that are rarely put into words. This is truly a beautiful book.

Karen Pierce, M.D.
Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry