I Heard Your Dog Died
Imaginings for Those Who Have Lost a Pet
by Bonnie Kreitler
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Pub Date Nov 11 2016 | Archive Date Aug 08 2017
Rambling Dog Publications LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
When a youngster’s dog dies tragically, a caring neighbor reaches into distant memories to recall a story of life and death imagined as a Big Play and guide the child through grief.
Gently, through a series of conversations, the pair explores perspectives on blame and guilt, ghosts and animal souls, honoring and letting go. As the two neighbors explore the wrenching emotions of deep loss, the youngster follows encouraging suggestions that allow a shift from despair to acceptance. As the child reconnects with good feelings around the lost dog, it becomes possible to imagine a future with a new one.
But neither neighbor imagines the surprising end of this journey through grief. Their story may forever change how you feel when an animal companion leaves your life.
The story unfolds through dialog alone. The author leaves it to readers to imagine the child and adult (even genders and names, except for the dogs) in ways that conjure their own experiences of living, loving, and dying.
Embellished with magical Zentangle-style illustrations by Carole Ohl.
A Note From the Publisher
Mobi ISBN 978-0-9970653-5-0
ePub ISBN 978-0-9970653-6-7
Illlustrated by Carole Ohl
Mobi ISBN 978-0-9970653-5-0
ePub ISBN 978-0-9970653-6-7
Advance Praise
“An inspiring and charming story filled with healing and spiritual wisdom. I highly recommend this helpful book for anyone who is recovering from a loss.”
Trudy Griswold
Author of Angelspeake
“Grief for a beloved pet is just as significant as the loss of any dear friend….Here indeed is a great treasure to help you through the difficult days after the death of a close animal friend.”
Dr. C. Norman Shealy
Holistic Pain and Depression Specialist
“There are bereavement storybooks for young children and…detailed books for grieving adults, but not many books for people between. The imaginings in this book...fill the gap and soothe heartache in a way not previously written about.”
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, DVM
“This book presents a unique approach to the death of a pet (or anyone else) from a strong cognitive perspective which balances emotions at the same time. Using this process to look at death from a very active and specific frame of reference promotes the transformation of strong and heavy emotions into sweet, warm, uplifting and loving memories in a moment’s time….this is a very valuable resource for all those who grieve deeply… which may very well be all of us.”
Dory Dzinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma Debriefer
“I Hear Your Dog Died is a beautifully crafted, multi-dimensional exploration of the concept of death to help children understand and process loss – and life! Kreitler delivers her healing messages in a unique and creative way, always reminding us that at the heart of everything is love.”
Lisa Jacoby
Professional Development Coach/Consultant
"Bonnie's story guides the reader gently, lovingly and imaginatively along a path that starts to heal the feelings of sorrow and loss that occur when a beloved pet dies. She also addresses more complicated emotions like confusion, guilt, and anger which, once resolved, allow those grieving to truly move on. I love the artwork and one's ability to add color to the work as an additional piece of the healing. A great book for children as well as adults! "
Kate Kennedy
EqTPM, CST Equine Muscle Therapist
“…adorable and wise.”
Robin Quinn
Book Consultant
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780997065374 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Mary W, Reviewer
The book helped my grandchildren so much that I can not thank you enough for writing this book. They would not stop crying and did not know how they would be able to go on. But after reading the book it helped so much that I am keeping it handy for other things that they cannot handle. It is very well written so that children can understand and learn. I would recommend it to others who are in this situation.
Lana P, Reviewer
I cried for every pet I ever lost. But it was a good cry. Brilliant story to help comfort yourself after you lose your best furry friends (dogs or cats or whatever).
Helen J, Reviewer
What a great book. As I am about to say good-bye to my dog of 17 years this book hit home.
Librarian 168548
Great book for adults and children. So much valuable insight that we can use in life.
Cozy Book R, Reviewer
Some books come to you for a certain time in your life . This is one of those books. This is a exceptionally written beautifully crafted book about grief for our animals and what it means to us. If you have loved animals through your life then you have experienced great loss. This book is for all of us that love and have lost our beloved animals. Its endearing, heartfelt and infinity touching . Through these pages you will find your own grief and feelings of uncompromising grief validated . I urge everyone grieving the loss of any pet to read this book. I have not lost a dog but my 19 year old cat and this book helped me cope with her loss. I highly recommend to all grieving a pet loss to read this important work on grief.
catherine h, Reviewer
Nothing worse than losing a pet, in my opinion. People know they will die, but they will usually long, wonderful lives before death claims them. pets on the other had, never live nearly long enough and it is a killer heartache when they die. I know this book relates more to dog owners (I've had two), but can be read by any pet lover (have had a number of cats, some of whom have died and nearly taken me with them, it hurts to lose pet kids.) Good book to read with kids, but anyone could benefit from it.
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