Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart [Paperback]

Dr. Richard Orzeck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2000

Sixteen short stories of pet loss as seen through the eyes of a country veterinarian.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A must-read for everyone who has ever suffered the anguish of losing a beloved pet." -- Jack F., Trumansburg, NY

"Absolutely the most beautiful book I've ever read." -- Melissa R., Trumansburg, NY

About the Author

Dr. Orzeck received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 1991. He and his wife own a small animal veterinary practice in Trumansburg, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Purrfect Love Publishing (December 15, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0970427506
• ISBN-13: 978-0970427502
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,634,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant essay on the tragedy of losing treasured friends, June 19, 2001

By 

Richard Rotmistrovsky, DVM (Lake Forest, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart (Hardcover)

A wonderful book examining pet loss from multiple perspectives as observed by a humble country veterinarian.Through his career as a farmer, student, and professional caregiver, the pain of losing a loved one remains constant. Dr. Orzeck shares personal tragedies, as well as those of his friends and colleagues. A touching portrayal of the pain we all endure when a beloved pet is lost, regardless of species or circumstances.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for all animal lovers!, June 14, 2001

By 

Anne K. Lincoln (Willsboro, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart (Hardcover)

Dr. Orzeck addresses some difficult issues in euthansia with a sense of wonderment and love towards animals. The book brings both tears and joy as "Doc" describes many of the creatures that he has enjoyed in life and grieved in death. As a veterinarian, he has illuminated one of the hardest chores an animal doctor has to perform with both compassion and sensitivity. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves animals, anyone who aspires to be a veterinarian or anyone who has recently lost a pet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heart Connection, April 2, 2001

By 

Susie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometimes It Breaks Your Heart (Hardcover)

A must read for anyone who shares his or her life with a pet, or has loved and lost a pet.

From his dedication page to his closing sentence, Dr. Orzeck will captivate the reader with his endless empathy and anguish of dealing with the death of animals. Written with candor, this gentle and compassionate country vet tells of unforgettable animals. These are animals he must enthanize due to old age, trauma, illness, and owner neglect and selfishness. Each animal's story will leave you deeply touched; you feel the doctor's own heartbreak and pain at the loss of each innocent life.