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Bill at Rainbow Bridge [Kindle Edition]

Dan Carrison (Author), Peg DuVal (Illustrator)
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The owners of departed pets want to know: that their pets are happy, that their own grief is normal, that they will be reunited with their pets one day, and that it's OK to love again. Bill at Rainbow Bridge-- written for all who have ever been blessed by the unconditional love of a pet-- fulfills these wishes. This heart warming, poignant and profound story takes place at Rainbow Bridge—where departed pets play and romp, as they await their owners, at the threshold of the afterlife. Closer to home, a grief-stricken man tries to cope with the loss of his beloved English Bulldog, Bill. The delightful characters at Rainbow Bridge include Bill the Bulldog, Annie the Tabby cat, and Willow the female Pug. The human characters are no less intriguing: David, Bill's heart-broken owner; Greg Baxter, a psychologist active in Animal Rescue, and Elizabeth Browning, the guiding light behind a therapy group for the owners of departed pets. Bill at Rainbow Bridge is a modern family classic, written for all who love animals, and illustrated by artist Peg DuVal. This heart warming story will fill you with hope--and will make you "cry for happy." It also makes the perfect gift for the pet-lover in your life.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 522 KB
  • Print Length: 90 pages
  • Publisher: Modern Family Classics Publishing (15 Nov 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B00689JWME
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #76,741 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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A Review by Kevin Spurgeon, partner at award winning Dignity Pet Crematorium based in Hampshire (UK).

Having read countless pet bereavement publications over the years it isn't very often that I've encountered a book dealing with pet loss that comes at you from a completely different direction. "Bill at Rainbow Bridge" does exactly that.

Before I started reading the book I had a couple of reservations and some preconceived ideas about what to expect - mainly because it was written by an American author who I'd not heard of before and because, to be perfectly honest, the illustrations weren't exactly my cup of tea.
When I finally got round to reading the book I wished that; firstly, I had picked it up a lot sooner and secondly, that I hadn't been naïve enough to have any preconceptions!

The book, although fictional, is based on the author's own experience of pet loss and tells the stories of "Bill" (a deceased bulldog) and his former owner David. It starts with Bill's arrival at Rainbow Bridge then switches back to David who, six weeks on from the death of his much loved dog is struggling to come to terms with his loss.

The story touches on many of the emotions that we experience when grieving for our much loved family pets and I found the concept of the reader coming to understand their own feelings by exploring the grief David was going through worked really well.

The book also offers great comfort through the message that hopefully, when we die, we don't just disappear but our soul (the spark of life that makes us who we are - be it dog or human) lives on in another form. I caught myself welling up at various points during the book as it brought back memories of how I felt when I lost my own pets. I do hope there is a Rainbow Bridge where we all go to when the time comes.

For people struggling to come to terms with their loss I would suggest they read "Bill at Rainbow Bridge" alongside a pet bereavement help book like "Losing a Pet" by Jane Matthews. In addition it is also really beneficial to talk through your feelings with someone from the PBSS (Pet Bereavement Support Service - UK) or you can contact a pet bereavement counsellor like David does in "Bill at Rainbow Bridge".

PBSS free telephone befriender service 0800 096 6606
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What a read - smiles, laughs and tears at the same time....

My mother brought the printed version of this book and I downloaded the kindle copy this afternoon after she gave it rave reviews, which I secretly think she did to help me during my own pain of losing a loved one.

For anyone who has lost a pet (AKA best friend in my terms) you quickly warm to the main character - I personally had to keep putting the kindle down as the tears welled up many times during the read but I couldn't leave this story for one minute.

I lost my best friend (12.5 year old Golden Retriever - Forest) in August 2011 and have thought each day about him - where is he now, if/when we will meet again, etc and this book gives a fantastic view of what may happen. I sincerely hope there is a Rainbow Bridge and that Forest awaits me there with an increasing number of new friends...

Well done Dan, fantastic story...
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As a companion animal bereavement counsellor, and as someone who has been through the agony of losing much-loved animal friends, I unreservedly recommend this wonderful book. I am certain it will bring comfort and solace to people going through the pain of losing a beloved animal friend, giving them the reassurance they so badly need that their grief is normal and that there are people out there who truly understand, as well as a real hope, based on scientific evidence, that one day there will be a joyful reunion.
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