Product Description
A lyrically-written novella that takes you from the heart-stopping scene of an accident through the minutes, hours, days and months that follow the tragic death of a pet, and the grief and healing of a family. "Angel Someone" is a uniquely-told story about the love of a pet even after they’re gone, and the emotional impact such a loss carries. If you are looking for a contemporary, thought-provoking book for someone who has just lost a pet, “Angel Someone” will share their grief and comfort them.
“I finally finished reading ‘Angel Someone’ this afternoon,” writes Gail Snyder, writer and editor of Not Drowning, Waving. “I downloaded it but couldn’t get very far without completely breaking down bawling, waiting for a time when I could manage to dive back down into this grief. So much has happened this year . . . I’ve been letting go of people, resentments, guilt and anger, and I’ve so much needed to cry, but somehow not allowing myself to. ‘Angel Someone’ gave me that opportunity, finally. It’s so beautifully written, so honest and real. I loved it. Here’s to feeling all of our feelings, no matter what.”.
Author, Melissa J White: “One summer day, my world collapsed when our dog was hit by a car. I didn’t know what to do with my grief, so I began writing about Angel. Three years later, this story has evolved into a personal manifesto on coping with grief, questioning my beliefs, and finding hope. When I began to share my story, I found a large and gracious community of pet lovers who grieve as much over their dogs or cats as anyone would over a human being. In their compassion, I began to see a different world — one that included benevolence and support for every living creature, including ourselves.”
“I think lots of people will benefit from releasing a little more of that particular grief that comes with the passing of any of the beings we share our lives with. It is especially difficult when a death is untimely or violent.” Ron Strauch
“I started reading ‘Angel Someone’ while I was at work, thinking it would be a cute story about a puppy dog. I started crying and had to wait ’til I got home to finish it. That moment when you feel their life pass – I get teary-eyed just thinking of it. What a beautiful story, especially the honesty about feeling responsible. ~ Roberta White
“Angel Someone” is honestly graphic about a horrific event, but it is also refreshingly honest about the soul-searching we all do when someone, even a pet, dies. Reading this book is a chance to connect with the reason we grieve; because we love.
“I finally finished reading ‘Angel Someone’ this afternoon,” writes Gail Snyder, writer and editor of Not Drowning, Waving. “I downloaded it but couldn’t get very far without completely breaking down bawling, waiting for a time when I could manage to dive back down into this grief. So much has happened this year . . . I’ve been letting go of people, resentments, guilt and anger, and I’ve so much needed to cry, but somehow not allowing myself to. ‘Angel Someone’ gave me that opportunity, finally. It’s so beautifully written, so honest and real. I loved it. Here’s to feeling all of our feelings, no matter what.”.
Author, Melissa J White: “One summer day, my world collapsed when our dog was hit by a car. I didn’t know what to do with my grief, so I began writing about Angel. Three years later, this story has evolved into a personal manifesto on coping with grief, questioning my beliefs, and finding hope. When I began to share my story, I found a large and gracious community of pet lovers who grieve as much over their dogs or cats as anyone would over a human being. In their compassion, I began to see a different world — one that included benevolence and support for every living creature, including ourselves.”
“I think lots of people will benefit from releasing a little more of that particular grief that comes with the passing of any of the beings we share our lives with. It is especially difficult when a death is untimely or violent.” Ron Strauch
“I started reading ‘Angel Someone’ while I was at work, thinking it would be a cute story about a puppy dog. I started crying and had to wait ’til I got home to finish it. That moment when you feel their life pass – I get teary-eyed just thinking of it. What a beautiful story, especially the honesty about feeling responsible. ~ Roberta White
“Angel Someone” is honestly graphic about a horrific event, but it is also refreshingly honest about the soul-searching we all do when someone, even a pet, dies. Reading this book is a chance to connect with the reason we grieve; because we love.
