Walking with Two Shadows - Margo Bowblis

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Résumé :
(Walking with Two Shadows is the recipient of The Eric Hoffer Finalist Award. The Eric Hoffer book award is one of the largest international book awards for small, academic... and independent presses. The Hoffer Award recognizes excellence in publishing... Goodreads) A trainer, whose disaster relief dog served families and first responders at the World Trade Center, witnesses the dog's spirit leave his body. A therapy dog gently pushes his furry muzzle into his owner's hand as she receives medical treatment...after he has passed. A cat who has departed leaves warm spots on the bed where she used to lie by her owner. The author's working therapy dog who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge makes breathtaking visual visits to her. Why do some people have after-life contacts from their beloved pets? Is it neurological? Is it spiritual? Is it both? What is an empath? Author/artist Margo Bowblis digs deeply into these questions in this beautiful three hundred fifty-seven page award-winning book which features original drawings by the author and contains narrative photographs of all the real-life dogs and cats whose stories are told. It is printed on the highest quality paper available to ensure excellent reproduction of the sixty-three photographs and drawings. Walking with Two Shadows also tells the story of an abused, abandoned rescue dog the author adopts, and follows the animal's heartwarming transformation that is a testament to the power of love. Walking withTwo Shadows is the sequel to Walking with the Shadow of Love and can be enjoyed as a sequel or on its own. This engrossing and luminous account of how canines weave themselves into people's souls will resonate with dog lovers. She conveys it all in prose that's vividly evocative and emotionally stirring. Kirkus Reviews By sharing... the testimonials and stories of others who have lost pets and, more importantly, still felt and witnessed their continued presence in their lives, this book can serve as a great comfort for anyone dealing with having a sick, old, or recently deceased family pet. The U.S. Review of Books - Michael Radon...