Helpful Score: 2
I pity the person that hasn't has that "one" pet, the special one, that came a the perfect time, was your soul mate, understood you better than any human ever could, your best friend. I also hurt deeply for that person when, as all pets do, move "over the rain bow bridge", or as mine do, "go to college" because that just makes me an empty nester, not a grieving pet parent. This book captures every nuance if these special relationships. Who of us hasn't spoken to our fur family? I know I hear them answer back, with their eyes, a tail wag or a hiss. I for one have whole conversations with mine. This book touched on every emotion, excitement of meeting our new family member, gowning pains, joy of life, all the steps of grief when we hear the news, denial, bartering, acceptance and the others, the bottom of your soul wrenching pain when we have to make that final decision for our beloved. You must read this book, even if you are not a dog person, or a cat person, or a snake person, if you are human, this book will make you feel all the feelings.
I read a bit of it, then skipped to the end.
Well, this was a strange book, but it was really good. I enjoyed reading it. The main character (besides Lily, the dog) is the dog's owner. He and the dog play board games together and have conversations, and do other things dogs don't usually do (with people or with other dogs!). I don't usually read 'fantasy' novels, but I didn't want to stop reading and its not really fantasy in this book. Toward the end, I realized there probably is a lot of soul-searching and symbolism in the book, but that's too deep for me! Enjoy!
This is a story about a man who loves his dog. He is at a point in his life where he has isolated himself from family, most friends and social activities. Even work holds no stimulation for him. But he has Lily his loving and wonderful dog friend. Together they do most everything until Lily ages and becomes sick. As he tries to deal with her illness he finds himself grief stricken and in denial. He dreams about Lily, their activities, what he wishes they could do and how he can fight her illness. I enjoy books of this type where a human unveils love for a pet. Dogs do not judge us they just love us. It's so comforting. And, this type of read helps me remember how important animals are to our lives. Liked it very much.
this book was a surprise at Barnes and Noble. It was wrapped in brown paper and I didn't know what I was getting. It had a brief description but not the title.
I am SO very happy I picked this one...It was funny, sad and enlightening.
I am SO very happy I picked this one...It was funny, sad and enlightening.
