Losing a loved one is hard enough, but saying goodbye to your best friend as well is doubly devastating. 

It was March of 2004, and Mike Isenberg’s father, David, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – a nearly certain death sentence.  In The Longest Year, Mike and his family deal with the pain of losing their patriarch. 

During the eleven months of David’s illness, the Isenbergs experienced unimaginable valleys to be sure, but also some surprisingly incredible peaks. That the family was able to be truly “there” for him in every way imaginable gave them an unexpected sense of calm, even amid the sorrow.  It was that peace of mind that gave them strength. 

This family’s passage of life, death, and love is both moving and inspiring. Deeply felt and lyrically written, it bares the priorities that matter to every family and why.
 

About the Author



Mike Isenberg is an Emmy award-winning Coordinating Producer at Fox Sports Detroit. Prior to moving to Michigan, Mike spent nearly 10 years at ESPN in production. He played basketball at Emerson College before starting his career as a sportscaster in Elmira, New York. Mike lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Elizabeth and children Zachary and Alexandra. This is his first book.