Review: Beautifully written, poignant, love story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2011
Anyone who has loved and lost a pet will appreciate this short story.  Laurie and her dog Annie are both grieving for Annie's canine "brother" Jake who died a year ago.  Ms. Stroud tells a moving story without venturing into maudlin.  She illustrates that there is no time limit on  grief and the bond between dog and human.  As an animal lover who has several beloved pets waiting on me across the Rainbow Bridge, I can appreciate the need for closure.  Ms. Stroud illustrates that beautifully. Appreciate this book for what it is - a well written, beautifully articulated short story.