Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss
by Russell Friedman, Cole James and John W. James
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Pub Date Dec 09 2014 | Archive Date Dec 09 2014
Rowman & Littlefield | Taylor Trade Publishing
Description
If you’ve found that your family and friends don’t seem to understand the level of your grief, please know that, too, is normal.
Without comparing our relationships with our pets to those with people, we know that, because of the unique emotional relationships we have with our pets, their deaths produce a level of pain that is difficult to describe.
If you relate to any or all of these sentences, this book is for you.
We have been there and most probably will be there again. We will be with you on this journey to help your heart deal with the absence of your cherished companion.
—Russell, Cole, and John
Your relationship with your pet is special—it’s a bond that is very different than those that human beings share with each other. When a beloved pet passes away, people often resort to incorrect mechanisms to deal with the grief, such as trying to move too quickly past the loss (dismissing the real impact), or even attempting to replace the pet immediately. However, these are merely two myths out of six that the authors discuss and dismantle in The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss. Based on the authors’ Grief Recovery Method®, this book addresses how losing a pet is different from losing a human loved one, and ultimately, how to move on with life.
John W. James and Russell Friedman are coauthors of the bestselling Grief Recovery Handbook, When Children Grieve, and Moving On. They are also the creators of The Grief Recovery Method®. Cole James left a successful career in the entertainment industry after discovering his passion for helping people and now works alongside his father and Russell. Together, the three run The Grief Recovery Institute in Los Angeles, which has helped more than one million people rebuild their lives after crippling losses.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
For
the past forty-four years as a practicing veterinarian, I have wished
there was a book I could recommend to my clients to deal with their
broken hearts when their pets have died. Finally, The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss is available to help them deal directly with their emotions, at the time they most need it.
— Suresh V. Dogra, DVM, Aloro Pet Clinic, Studio City, California
Full
disclosure: My husband John and my son Cole coauthored this book with
Russell. John was helping grieving people deal with all losses—very much
including the deaths of pets—when I met him thirty-four years ago. I
can’t tell you how many people have shed tears in our living room as he
helped them deal with the agonizing pain caused by the death of the pet
that had graced their lives. This book contains the same help he gave
them. It will change your life. It can’t bring your pet back, but it can
help you get back your heart.
— Jess Walton, two-time Emmy Award–winning actress
Marketing Plan
Publicity Contact: Julia Wouk, JWouk@boothmedia.com
Sales Handles:
Approximately 62% of all US households have a pet (APPA)
Friedman and James are recognized authorities on grief recovery—both for adults and children
This book is an instructional guide to addressing emotions, and helps readers move past the death of their pet, so that the pain is diminished and fond memories remain
Addresses and debunks the six myths of grief recovery: Don’t feel bad; replace the loss; grieve alone; time heals all wounds (or, grief just takes time); be strong and/or be strong for others; and keep busy.
Co-op available
Target pet owner magazines such as Cat Fancy, Bark, and Bird Talk
Outreach to selected psychology publications and websites
Crossover media opportunity into veterinary publications, sites, and organizations
Target family and parenting magazines like Family Circle and L. A. Parent
National radio campaign coordinated by authors’ publicist
Social media promotion including Facebook and Twitter
Email newsletter blasts and website promotions throughout the winter and spring
Promotion at ALA Mid-Winter, 2015
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781630760144 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
beth e, Librarian
I found this book to be very helpful to me after the passing of my dog. It really understood the process of my grieving, which was essential to my dealing effectively with the pain.
Cozy Book R, Reviewer
As one suffering from pet grief, I can highly recommend this book. It is very helpful to anyone that has lost a beloved pet. Thank you for the advance reading copy.
Reviewer 59066
This is an outstanding, comforting guide to coping with the loss of a beloved pet. As much as Americans love their pets and are increasingly treating them like members of the family, some people still do not get it. It can be so hurtful when friends and family say insensitive things or urge you to just get another pet. The advice in this book is practical and helpful and I would recommend The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss to anyone in this situation.
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