Synopses & Reviews
2010 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, 1st Place, "Life Stories"
2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 1st Place, "Memoirs," Finalist, "Pets"
2010 National Indie Excellence Awards, 1st Place, "Animals/Pets"
2010 Nautilus Silver Award, "Grieving/Death & Dying"
2010 Colorado Independent Publishers Association, 1st Place, "Self Help Books"
2010 Living Now Book Awards, Silver Award, "Pets"
2010 Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Honorable Mention, "Self-Help/Spiritual"2010 USA Book News National Best Book Awards, Finalist, "Animals/Pets: Health," "Best New Non-Fiction," and "Self-Help: General" An inspirational and constructive memoir about dealing with the painful emotions we go through as we care for and say goodbye to our terminally ill or aging pets. The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer describes Doug Koktavys own journey through anticipatory grief when his beloved dogs were dying. During this time, he was engulfed with fear, guilt and hopelessness, but found strength and powerful solutions when he began to listen to his wise dogs. The award-winning book illustrates how we can learn to stay present, cope with emotions, and ultimately find peace in the most difficult situations.
Review
It is a rare snapshot into anticipatory grief, the very real pain we go through when our pets are departing. The book will tug at your heart.” Betty J. Carmack, author, Grieving the Death of a Pet
Synopsis
2010 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, 1st Place, Life Stories
2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 1st Place, Memoirs, Finalist, Pets
2010 National Indie Excellence Awards, 1st Place, Animals/Pets
2010 Nautilus Silver Award, Grieving/Death & Dying
2010 Colorado Independent Publishers Association, 1st Place, Self Help Books
2010 Living Now Book Awards, Silver Award, Pets
2010 Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Honorable Mention, Self-Help/Spiritual2010 USA Book News National Best Book Awards, Finalist, Animals/Pets: Health, Best New Non-Fiction, and Self-Help: General An inspirational and constructive memoir about dealing with the painful emotions we go through as we care for and say goodbye to our terminally ill or aging pets. The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer describes Doug Koktavy's own journey through anticipatory grief when his beloved dogs were dying. During this time, he was engulfed with fear, guilt and hopelessness, but found strength and powerful solutions when he began to listen to his wise dogs. The award-winning book illustrates how we can learn to stay present, cope with emotions, and ultimately find peace in the most difficult situations.
About the Author
Doug Koktavy is on the board of directors of Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc., and is a volunteer with Safe Harbor Labrador Retriever Rescue. He is a moderator of the K9 Kidney Diet Yahoo Group and a member of the Bone Cancer Dogs Yahoo Group. He lives in Denver, Colorado.