Maya's First Rose: Diary of a Very Special Love

If you've ever had a dog steal your heart, then this book is for you! It will make you smile & cry. A beautiful love story...if you have the chance to buy this book, do so.

I lost my beloved cocker spaniel after almost 15 and a half years recently. On a pet-loss grief site I got the book recommendation. I could have written the book myself. Only someone who loves a pet so deeply could truly understand. The book made me feel as if I weren't alone.

I read this book after our childhood pet died. She was my friend and my confidant thoughout childhood. She died on my 23rd birthday. Mr. Kosin's book helped me mourn. It was eloquent and touching; a beautiful tribute to the love between a dog and her human. Though I do not know that I would have gone to the extremes that he did in the book, it is nice to know that someone loved an old dog as much as I loved mine.I now give this book to friends who have lost their pets to help them mourn.

I will keep this short and sweet. If you have never been a dog lover, don't read this book. You will think the author is insane. However, if you have a dog or have lost a dog that was close to you....read this book. You will cry, but with a smile on your face. This is a beautiful story simply because it depicts one mans complete unselfish love for his dog. Some may say he goes too far, but if you are truly a dog lover you will agree with his devotion to Maya.