Going Home

Finding Peace When Pets Die

By: Jon Katz

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

From Old Yeller to Marley and Me, pet owners been bombarded over the years by emotionally wrenching stories that border on melodramatic and exploitive. In Going Home, Katz strikes a unique balance, giving readers a sentimental yet remarkably grounded guide to dealing with the passing of our canine friends.

©2011 Jon Katz (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Very helpful for dealing with grief

I listened to this the day after saying goodbye to my dog of 15 years. It helped me acknowledge my grief and begin to heal. I recommend it to anyone with a pet, whether losing them now or not. Someday they will go, and this book may help you prepare for that inevitable transition. I highly recommend this book and can’t say enough good things about it.

Very healing and beautiful

I am so thankful to have found this book. We had to let go of our 5-year-old dobie and were so broken. We’d never lost a dog before and our emotions are all new to us. Really appreciate this book and the writer for opening his heart to us to help us understand and heal. Truly brought some peace to our hearts

Comforting to a recent loss of best fur-friend.

What made the experience of listening to Going Home the most enjoyable?

Good story.

What does Tom Stechschulte bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Comforting to hear an actual voice.

What did you learn from Going Home that you would use in your daily life?

It's ok to think about having another pet without guilt.

Any additional comments?

Well written using the author's own experience from another book, in which I was very curious and cannot wait to start this new book I just purchased. My beloved dog meant so much top me for so many years. I find myself at lost and cast adrift as she was our anchor of our life. Who am I going to come home for a loving walk with the summer breeze now??

Grounded and heart felt

Some people may not agree with everything in this book, as far as the difference between farm animals and pets. I don't entirely agree with it. The author's perspective is written in a grounded and compassionate way however, and is healing to listen to.

Awesome book!

What made the experience of listening to Going Home the most enjoyable?

This book could not have come at a better time. We just lost our beloved dog Dakota. We were in so much pain and sorrow and Jon Katz helped us navigate this difficult time with love, compassion and truth for our family. He validated our feelings and understands the grieving process. I am buying several copies of this books so my vet can give them out to his animals owners as they say good bye to their loving dogs, cats and horses. Ron

What did you like best about this story?

The similarity with regards to pain, and the grieving process.

Which scene was your favorite?

The entire book. Not just one. We savored every word.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Going Home?

It's not good bye but until we meet again.

A new perspective to allow for forward movement

This book provides examples and new ways of thinking about relationships with pets and their loss. It is very helpful to think of new perspectives and find the ability to let go. Moving on is a crucial part of grieving and this book will help you get there.

This helped me.

Just to hear a voice with reason behind the sadness is so helpful. I read this when I needed it. Thank you.

Wonderful Listen

Would you listen to Going Home again? Why?

Sure a really good true life story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mr.Katz.I like the way he thinks

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Do not be afraid to start a new life

Helpful

I wish I read this before my 17 year old pup passed away. I read a couple other pet loss books prior to this one but this one was the most emotional and hit me harder than the other books. I enjoyed the narration and the author put things into perspective that I wouldn't have otherwise thought about.

Going Home

After a lifetime of animals in my life, I am proud to have been a parent to One dog and over 20 cats. Currently have 13 living with me now. This book has taught me that the greatest pleasure in my life has been and is living with my animals. As a single person, they are my life and now I realize I have always treated them with great respect, as well as in life, death and euthanasia. I still feel and hear them sometimes and it makes me smile. Thank you for writing this book and confirming what I have always known. Animals will always be part of me. And I have not been imagining any of it. Thank You