This book hits close to home.
In my china cupboard there are the urns of ashes and the pawprints. In various other locations fur, everywhere photos, hidden away their last blanket or towel. And, in my heart, there's a hole for each cat I have loved who is gone.
I received information in a Random House Newsletter about this new book and started to cry watching the trailer.I have never found peace on losing my friends and there are some places in my psyche I do not want to visit for fear I will fall into that hole and never come out.
Our vet told us putting down one of our sweeties down is that animals don't measure their lives in quantity, they only measure life in quality.
In Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, A Good Dog, and other acclaimed works, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz has written meaningfully about the cherished bond between humans and animals—especially our intense connection to our pets. Now, in this moving and thoughtful book, Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a devoted companion, and offers comfort, wisdom, and a way forward from sorrow to acceptance.
When Jon Katz first brought Orson home, he couldn’t predict how this boisterous border collie would change his life, most notably by inspiring him to buy Bedlam Farm. Yet for all of Katz’s years as a dog owner, Orson’s death shook him in a deeply profound way. “I was embarrassed by my grief,” he remembers. “What right did I have to fall to pieces over a border collie?”
Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides guidance and 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. With great compassion, 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.
Full of empathy, insight, and sage advice, Going Home is an invaluable guide and touchstone for anyone who has lost a pet. Jon Katz honors the animals that have graced our lives and reveals their truly timeless gifts: unwavering companionship and undying love. (Random House)
I glad to read above that this awesome pup inspired Katz to buy Bedlam Farm when I felt silly for building cat box cupboards into my house. It's nice to know that other people are as crazy for their "kids" as I am.
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- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Villard (September 27, 2011)
- Kindle Edition: 895 KB
- Publisher: Villard (September 27, 2011)
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Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
- Jon Katz new book explores life after pets die (omg.yahoo.com)
