“[A] beautifully crafted novel….A must-read not only for animal lovers, but for anyone who has found the courage to come back from heartbreak and find love again, without reservation, without fear.”—Sara Gruen, New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants“A marvelous page-turner, a story of an unexpected heartbreak and the unexpected blessings that result. I didn’t want to put this … that result. I didn’t want to put this book down!”
— Ellen Baker, author of Keeping the House
“Wonderfully poignant characters and a deeply satisfying exploration of love in its many incarnations…make this novel Katrina Kittle’s most insightful yet.”
—Lesley Kagen, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow River
From Katrina Kittle, the critically acclaimed author of The Kindness of Strangers, comes The Blessings of the Animals—a wry, engrossing, and moving story of a veterinarian’s journey through the aftermath of divorce amidst a motley crew of beasts.
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The authors love of animals–and how they can save us and bring us back to ourselves–shine through in this novel. The challenges of relationships and surviving divorce are spot on in this novel as well. As with ALL of Ms. Kittle’s novels, THE BLESSINGS OF THE ANIMALS touches to the core of what it means to be human, and shows the ways in which we …
Loved this book. For anyone who loves animals this is a great read.
It is more reviewed as “what can I say less than awesome” reviews. One of the best books I’ve read and would sum it up with READ IT…you won’t be disappointed. Authors like this are true gifts <3
For the love of animals
Great read for all, especially animal lovers
A favorite author. Understands andshowss great empathy for people and animals.
I thought this book was ok but I felt like it was a rough draft. I didn’t feel like the story was finished or flushed out. I expected a lot more about the animals. I also didn’t think the human characters were that realistic.
A great story of loss, regrouping, finding your strengths, and the influence of animals on one’s life!
Fantastic
I enjoyed this book tremendously . you will find yourself developing a relationship with the many entertaining animals as well as the humans .!
Animal lover? It will grab your heart!
The story was unpredictable yet realistic. I loved the journey of these characters
I think it was heart-warming
Very enjoyable read!
This was a very engaging story of about a female veterinarian whose husband decides (after two decades of marriage) that he doesn’t want to be married anymore. The characters are well developed and realistic. The journey for the main character’s adjustment from married to being single is sometimes sad, funny or unexpected but always enfolds the …
I agree that getting involved with something helps ease the pain of loss
Accurate with the horse details – which is a must with riders! – and an engaging chronicle of a dissolving marriage.
This book was uplifting, a great escape read. And I always love a book that features animals!
This read paralleled my own life in many ways. It touched my heart and brought me new perspective. A light read, but with depth. Very enjoyable, made me laugh and cry.
I loved the insight into a veterarian’s life, especially going beyond the usual dogs and cats and introducing larger and more fascinating animals.