{"product_id":"why-we-love-them-so-surviving-the-loss-of-an-animal-friend-9781440143380","title":"Why We Love Them So: Surviving the Loss of an Animal Friend","description":"When a beloved pet dies, the grief that often follows can be overwhelming. \u003ci\u003eWhy We Love Them So: Surviving the Loss of an Animal Friend\u003c\/i\u003e offers profound guidance on how to understand deep sorrow and eventually use its power to transform our lives.\u003cp\u003e Father Paul Keenan faced his own grief journey when Teddy, his twenty-five-year-old cat, passed away. Knowing the love he felt for Teddy was irreplaceable, Father Paul turned within and listened to his soul, sharing the valuable lessons he learned as a result. Along with providing a series of short reflections on various aspects of grieving, Father Paul moves those mourning the loss of an animal companion through the seven stages of grief that comprise such profound emotions as: Feeling alone after death Dealing with \"Why me?\" Learning to receive and offer compassion Realizing an overall purpose Sorting through past life experiences Returning to daily life Committing to a new level of aliveness and reality Father Paul's gentle advice and guidance will inspire, uplift, and connect readers with their capacity to live purposeful, meaningful lives after the loss of their much-adored animal companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e All proceeds from this book go to The Perseus Foundation, a 501(c)(3) founded in 1999 which funds cancer research to benefit our canine and feline friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Father Paul a. Keenan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440143380\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFather Paul Keenan (1946-2008) was a popular author and columnist of soulful inspiration, veteran radio host, and priest for over 31 years. He served as parish priest in diverse parts of New York City. He was foster parent, friend, and humble slave to six kitties, four of whom he grieved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44715353079923,"sku":"9781440143380","price":28.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_c9c3c11e-2d1f-48f4-a3a6-5a2e7d68e1bb.jpg?v=1775842467","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/why-we-love-them-so-surviving-the-loss-of-an-animal-friend-9781440143380","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}