I'M HOME! A Dog's Never Ending Love Story

Reader Stories: Review a Healing Book

From AnneHaley

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Why I Read This Book

After the diagnosis of cancer and eventual physical death of my Border Collie, Geordie, I felt that this book might offer answers, comfort and anything to let me know that I was not alone in my overwhelming feelings of not wanting to part with my beloved Geordie physically. I had read many articles, scoured Ms. Atwater's website and learned that indeed, I was not alone.

There was no way "not" to read this book knowing that she had even MORE to share with us. I needed understand the animal souls who love us so dearly and give us so much joy and what "happens" to such deep love and bonds when they must leave us.

My Review

WOW....I love this book!!!

I feel even better about the fact that I thought I was weird because I haven't really cried all that much since my beloved Border Collie transitioned. He indeed DID fight to stay and it was a losing battle and I asked him to just let go...he kept looking upward at the ceiling. I told him those were Angels and it was safe and fine and to please go with them. And he did.

This is one book that EVERY animal lover needs to read. It's a must. We all have questions, we wonder and go through so many emotions upon losing a beloved furry family member. This book covers any question you can come up with.

I completely enjoyed all the pictures and stories of all the other reincarnations.

It was wonderful how the author kept reiterating "you are not crazy." I know everyone who feels the deepest of soul connections with their beloveds do feel a little crazy continuing to talk with them and speak with them after they have transitioned.

A friend who is an animal communicator had told me "everyone asks" if their pet will return. Many times the answers are vague (as the author said). They may indicate that it's too soon, etc. but through this book, we can look, watch, connect with and know when the time is coming for our pet to return to us.

I'd like to thank Brent Atwater for writing a book in such a way that ALL of my questions were answered! That's no small feat and a lot of territory to cover in a completely beautiful presentation. What we all wonder about is ALL IN THE BOOK!

I feel like I'm walking on air...heart, ears and eyes wide open. And no, I won't feel guilty for asking Geordie, my beloved Border Collie, IF IT IS WHAT HE WISHES, for him to return to me as another Border Collie.

This book is an incredible source of comfort! Buy it! Read it! You won't be able to put it down.

Lessons Learned

I learned first and foremost that energy and love never die and that I'm not "crazy" for allowing myself to feel those loving connections.
I learned that patience is tremendously important with regard to all things in life, but specifically when we are grieving.
I learned that we must be vigilant, prayerful and respect the will of our beloveds when and how they want to return to us.
I learned that from reading this book, a sense of peace and comfort surrounded me and I knew without reservation, my dog was okay and I was okay too and when the time was right, he would, if it was his will, return to me.