Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die
Sep 2011 · Sold by Villard
3.9star
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About this ebook
In this invaluable guide and touchstone, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides support for those in mourning. By allowing ourselves to grieve honestly and openly, he posits, we can in time celebrate the dogs, cats, and other creatures that have so enriched us. Katz compels us to consider if we gave our pets good lives, if we were their advocates in times of need, and if we used our best judgments in the end. In dealing with these issues, we can alleviate guilt, let go, and help others who are undergoing similar passages. By honoring the animals that have graced our lives, we reveal their truly timeless gifts: unwavering companionship and undying love.
With a brand-new Foreword by the author.
With a brand-new Foreword by the author.
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December 24, 2016
This book, Going Home has literally saved my life. I had to euthanize my beloved Chocolate Labrador named Eli. This just happened on 12/16/16. I have been overcome with grief. For 4 days I sat on my phone looking at online pet memorials. I actuality wanted to commit suicide since this happened because I wanted to be with Eli. Today was the first decent day I have had. This book validates that I am not going crazy; just consumed with grief. This book has given me hope and literally has taken me out of hell! Wonderful and inspiring book. Thank you for writing it!
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December 15, 2013
Lol I love it so much
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About the author
Jon Katz has written twenty books—eight novels and twelve works of nonfiction—including Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, Dog Days, A Good Dog, and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, Wired, and the AKC Gazette. He has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is also a photographer and the author of a children’s book, Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf; his dogs, Rose, Izzy, Lenore, and Frieda; his donkeys, Lulu and Fanny; and his barn cats, Mother and Minnie.
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