Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet | Paperback by Gary Kowalski

The loss of a pet is one of the most profound griefs a person can experience — and Goodbye, Friend by Gary Kowalski is one of the most beloved books written to help people through it. Warm, compassionate, and deeply practical, this book offers healing wisdom for anyone mourning the death of an animal companion.

Filled with heartwarming stories and gentle guidance, Kowalski walks readers through how to care for themselves while grieving, how to create meaningful rituals to honor a pet's memory, and how to talk to children about the loss of a beloved animal. A comforting companion for one of life's most difficult moments.

What's Inside

• Heartwarming stories of the human-animal bond
• Practical guidance on coping with pet loss grief
• How to create rituals and memorials to honor your pet
• Advice on talking to children about the death of a pet
• Wisdom on taking care of yourself while mourning

About the Author

Gary Kowalski is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who has served congregations across the United States. He is active in animal advocacy and is past president of the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry. A committed vegan, Kowalski brings both spiritual depth and genuine compassion to the subject of pet loss.

Book Details

• Author: Gary Kowalski
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 184
• Dimensions: 7.9 × 4.9 × 0.4 in
• Illustrated: Yes
• Publication Date: March 13, 2012
• ISBN: 9781608680863