Monday, July 19, 2021

Will's Red Coat by Tom Ryan

 


Subtitle: The Story of Friendship, Faith, and One Old Dog's Choice to Live Again - I am a sucker for a good book about animals. Someday I will have a dog, but for now I live vicariously through others. 

I read Ryan's first book Finding Atticus and not only loved the story, but the writing. Ryan has a really good flow and you get pulled in and really feel a part of the adventure.

Ryan had had Atticus for several years and was always looking to help out other animals. Will came across his radar and it was more of a hospice situation. Will just needed a good place to live out whatever he had left of his life.

It was not an easy transition. Will was old, tired, trusted no one, and was just downright ornery. Ryan learned patience and promised Will he would have the best life he could have while in his home. It was a struggle and there were many set backs, but the steps forward made it all worth it.

Of course in the end it is sad, but you feel better for knowing this story. Feeling the pain and joy and learning that you can go the extra mile. A very feel good kind of thing with many lessons learned along the way. If you love a good animal story you better check this one out.

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