Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love and Resilience

Bys: Housley, Arik and Payne, Holly Lynn

A father's grief. A family's resilience. A story of hope after unimaginable loss.

On November 7, 2018, Arik Housley's world changed forever when his 18-year-old daughter, Alaina, was murdered in a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, he was forced to confront the question every grieving parent asks: How do you keep living after child loss?

In Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love, and Resilience, Housley shares his courageous journey through grief with unflinching honesty. This powerful grief memoir recounts the shock of loss, the lifeline of community, and the long road to healing after child loss.

With a voice that is both raw and tender, Housley explores how faith, family, and friendship became anchors in the darkest of times. His story is a reminder that while loss changes us forever, it does not have to define us. Readers searching for books on grief and healing, inspiration in moving forward after tragedy, or reflections on the power of faith will find comfort, hope, and kinship in these pages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPRH6TMK
• ISBN13: 9798988108122
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Skywriter Books
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"