Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends' Journey Beyond Death

What a great service to animal lovers the writing of this book was and is! It was so nice to receive validation of what many of us suspect and have experienced. Sheridan takes an anecdotal approach yet separates into sections various types of experiences, but the most poignant sections for me were when she shared her own experiences. I do love how she allowed the anecdotals to stand in the individual animal lover's own words giving the flavor of each author's experience. I can't thank her enough for the work she must have put into this wonderful book. It is such a gift to anyone who is grieving the loss of a companion animal or simply wants to know more about the nature of continued existence after our brief journey in physicality.

All I can say is, I'm glad I ignored the reviewer who said the book wasn't very helpful and only gave it two stars. I couldn't disagree more! I don't think that person actually read the entire book, because they kept referencing the stories, as if that's the only thing the book contained. When I first skimmed the book, it did look like just a collection of stories (and amazing ones at that), but when I sat down and read the whole thing, I realized that there was a LOT more to the book than that. Some of the most moving and convincing parts of the book were not the stories, but the sections where the author described her own journey, and her own conversion from being a skeptic, which I could really relate to. The chapter on grief was immensely helpful to me in my own grief. By following the advice offered in that chapter, I was finally able to come to peace with my loss, which was huge. As for the evidence presented in the book, well, if that doesn't prove life after death, then I don't know what else would! So, my advice is, don't just skim through the stories, but read the author's entire journey from start to finish. If you read the whole thing, like me, you'll be glad you did. Such a thick book may seem intimidating at first, but I was amazed at how fast it went. In fact, it was such a comfort to me, I actually missed reading it when I was finished. I've never written a review before, but I wanted to take the time to write this one because I almost didn't order the book based on that two-star review (I try to only order products that get ALL great reviews). Something told me to order this one anyway, and that made a huge difference in my life, coming to peace with my loss and moving on. So, if my review can help even one person who is grieving, then it will have been worth the time it took me to write this. God bless.

As, for me -- I Do believe. And this book opens my eyes even further, to the wonderful, sometimes very spiritual connection we have with our animal companions (be they horse, cat, dog, goldfish, rat - and others) in this life and beyond.Even those who consider themselves skeptics, I believe, might find themselves resonating with specific narratives -- perhaps even, in their hearts, saying to themselves "This happened to me once!!!""Anima" is the ancient Latin word for "soul" -- just add an "L" to "Anima" and what do you get? This book is a fitting tribute to those non-human beings who shower us with unconditional love and devotion, and whose actions towards us sometimes go far beyond the call of duty, these pets who touch our souls and emotions, even after their deaths, with a love and concern sometimes far above what we expect in this world. I think Kim Sheridan (who shows a great compassion, love and sensitivity towards her animal companions) has done a masterful job in putting this book together; I especially admire the way she puts specific narratives together in certain sections. I know this book must have been a labor of love. Mahatma Ghandi once said something about how "a nation is known by the way it treats its animals". Well, this book, "Animals and the Afterlife" is populated not only by a wonderful "nation" of caring human beings, but especially by a fascinating array of loving, caring pets who even after dying have not forgotten the beloved people with whom they shared their lives.

This is BY FAR the most comprehensive and fascinating book on this subject. The author has done an amazing job of covering the topic from so many different angles and so many different people's experiences, including her own. Another review said she talked about animal communication in the book, but that's just one of many, many topics she covers. This book is about far more than that! What I like about it is it isn't just about theories or interpretations. It's about actual evidence that can't be explained away. I like that the author herself started out as a skeptic, so she had to be convinced of things herself and clearly isn't just telling people what she thinks they want to hear. This book provided SO much comfort for me, and I know it will for so many others who are also looking for answers. No other book on this subject has even come close to providing the healing gift this book has given to me! I also like that it contains stories about so many different types of animals. Not only are there tons of stories about dogs and cats, but also stories about horses, bunnies, birds, rats, and even goldfish! Kim Sheridan is a wonderfully gifted author and such an Angel. Her heart, soul, and deep caring are so evident. Her beautiful and fascinating story is also throughout the book. Very well written, it kept me turning the pages. Wow! 414 pages has never gone so fast! I didn't want it to end! Highly recommended.

I've read several books on this subject and this book is the best. The stories are heartwarming and miraculous!If you've ever lost a beloved pet, then this is the book to read.The loss of a pet can be so overwhelming. With this book, you know you are not alone in your grief. You will also know that your pet, without a doubt lives on and is most likely is still with you! You will know what signs to look for by hearing others tell their inspirational stories! What a gift this book is, in the presence of grief!!It is very well written and will keep you turning the pages for more.I would highly recommend!!!! The value is priceless to someone who has lost a beloved animal companion.