THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Tales From Rainbow Bridge

Friday, April 14, 2017

Tales From Rainbow Bridge - A Good Friday Post

Tonight - it's the Good Friday anniversary of my brother's sudden death. He was only in his mid-fifties and it is still something I can't quite get my head around. I miss him terribly We were adopted together (though not biologically related) and were "thick as thieves" as our elderly Dad would say. There are some wonderful and sad memories there, so it was a good day for a little package to show up from Amazon with a book I ordered.

So tonight, I'm curling up with some warmhearted and delightful stories of loss and hope from one of Blogville's own

Foley Monster, Pocket, and River Song

It's a tender, gentle, and wonderful read, written by a very big heart. You all would enjoy.

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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 14, 2017 at 8:09 PM
We hope you enjoy your read. We thoroughly love all the posts that Foley Monster, River Song, and Pocket do. Mom lost her only sibling, also a brother, when he was only 27, the day after he was diagnosed with cancer. She says it was without a doubt the worst time of her life. We send you lots of warm hugs of comfort.

Woos - Lightning and Misty
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3April 14, 2017 at 9:01 PM
Thank you so much my friends. Those are stories about some very dear Angels. You honor us with your post. I hope you have a lovely Easter
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Yamini MacLeanApril 14, 2017 at 10:10 PM
Hari OM
May the memories warm the heart and bring it ease... YAM xx
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Robin + ChristmasApril 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Nothing like special memories.
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyApril 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM
My your heart be filled with loving memories of your brother.
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easyweimaranerApril 16, 2017 at 1:06 AM
that sounds like a good idea to read this wonderful book.... hugs to you...
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MonkeywranglerApril 16, 2017 at 6:51 PM
You were in my thoughts and prayers Friday. I hope you will have a blessed Easter today, and take comfort in knowing He is risen indeed.
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FIVE STARS

No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant