Goodbye, Friend

Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

By: Gary Kowalski

Narrated by: Barry Abrams

From the moment pets come into our lives, we know the day will arrive when we have to say farewell. Still, we are never emotionally prepared for the last adieu. In Goodbye, Friend, Gary Kowalski takes you on a journey of healing, offering warmth and sound advice on how to cope with the death of your pet.

Filled with heartwarming stories and practical guidance on such matters as taking care of yourself while mourning, creating rituals to honor your pet's memory, and talking to children about death, Goodbye, Friend is a beautiful and comforting book for anyone grieving the loss of a beloved animal.

©2012 Gary Kowalski (P)2017 Tantor

hello, friend

I lost a few people and one very special dog in the last 5 years. thank you for validating my feelings about the losses. I forget that it is world wide and enjoyed the readings at the end. the author did a lot of research on the subject and it was appreciated.

Very enjoyable...

I felt it was a nice mixture of relatable stories with some non denominational scriptures. I am not religious, but enjoyed the readings and didn’t find them to be preachy in any way. I lost my best friend Joey several years ago, and still have not “moved on”, and it felt good to be able to let go a little bit more. Some laughter, lots of tears, and a pretty easy listen. If you are grieving and think you are alone, this book will help you realize that you are not, and it’s okay.

A good read when you need solace and grieving the loss of a pet.

I appreciated the validation of my feelings. Was a good read when I needed the words I could not find during a time of grief.

Easy listening after death of pet

It was a very easy listen after the death of my dog. The narrator had a very soothing voice. I liked how the author is Christian.

the poems at the end

I too had an in home euthanasia. I have never felt more closer to God.