Cherished 21 Writers on Animals They Have Loved and Lost

by Abercrombie, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9781577319573
• ISBN10: 1577319575
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-01
• Publisher: New World Library

Summary

Because “grieving for an animal can be a pretty lonely place,” Barbara Abercrombie created this joyful, poignant, funny, and smart collection of commiseration. Readers meet the cat who entered a neighbor’s window and got in bed with strangers, the dog who demanded down pillows, and even a coyote who became part of the family. The essays highlight the sometimes surprising things animals add to a household — and how their loss reverberates. Because these are such fine writers, each essay also reveals larger truths about life. Whether the reader is grieving a loss, cherishing a current companion, or simply relishing a tale well told, the message is clear: it is better to have loved and lost...

* All royalties will be donated to Best Friends Animal Society
* Includes stories by Anne Lamott, Jane Smiley, Jacqueline Winspear, Carolyn See, Mark Doty, and many others

Author Biography

Barbara Abercrombie is the author of essays, novels, and children's books. She teaches in the Writers' Program at UCLA Extension and lives in Santa Monica, California, and Twin Bridges, Montana.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Isha	p. 1
A Story about The General	p. 7
Hope	p. 13
Mr. T.'s Heart	p. 27
Fluff	p. 37
Seamus and Spud	p. 45
Calico	p. 57
Red the Pig	p. 67
This Dog's Life	p. 79
True Love	p. 87
In Molly's Eyes	p. 99
Winesburg	p. 109
Party Girl	p. 117
A Religion Named Yoyo	p. 131
My Sal	p. 139
Kiki	p. 149
Wonder Dog	p. 157
My Virtual Cat	p. 165
First Dog, Best Dog	p. 175
Taking Stock	p. l85
Dog Years	p. 189
Epilogue	p. 197
Contributors	p. 201
Acknowledgments	p. 209
Permissions	p. 211
About the Editor	p. 213
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