Lost Companions

Name: Lost Companions
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SKU: 9781922351159
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Reflections on the Death of Pets

By Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

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Lost Companions by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson explores the deep emotional connections between humans and pets. The author delves into historical and contemporary relationships, highlighting the profound impact animals have on our lives. Through various heartwarming anecdotes, the book examines the ways in which these bonds enrich and transform human experiences across different cultures.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the bond between humans and animals and how travel can enrich this relationship. It delves into heartwarming stories and thoughtful reflections, perfect for anyone interested in exploring the emotional landscapes of companionship during adventures.

A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love.

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Our society is still learning how to dignify the relationship between a pet and their human with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and centre.

In examining the special bond between pets and their people, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson validates the grief that we feel when a special pet dies. Lost Companions is full of poignant stories about dogs, cats, horses, birds, wombats and other animals that beautifully illustrate the strong bond humans form with them.

A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love, Lost Companions is a thought-provoking book on pet loss. Masson takes a personal approach, allowing readers to explore their own responses, suggesting ways through and out of grief, as well as meaningful ways to memorialise our best friends.

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Lost Companions by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson is a touching exploration of the deep bonds between humans and animals and the profound grief experienced upon their loss. Reviewers praise its empathetic and tender approach to a largely ignored subject, noting the book's examination of the dignity of animals and the shared coevolution with humans. The book is described as compassionate and sensitive, offering comfort to those grieving their pets and affirming the importance of mourning them deeply.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922351159

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 272

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Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, an ex-psychoanalyst and former director of the Freud Archives, is the author of numerous bestselling books on animal emotions, including Dogs Never Lie About Love and When Elephants Weep. He is highly regarded in the animal world as someone who delves into the emotions of and our connection to animals, and this book is the culmination of this thinking and writing. He lives in Australia and Europe with his family.

Visit his website at www.jeffreymasson.com.