A STORY ABOUT SURVIVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Diane R. Isaacs, Ph.D.

with illustrations by James Meredith

"Howl and Wag"

CONTENTS

ENDORSEMENTS 

ORDER Molly & Monet online 2nd edition available in July

About the Author 

Consultation 

- on line

- telephone

- by appointment

- fees

Author's thoughts on the latest 

Meet the Artist

and his work

Molly and Monet's adoption of Megan 

Animals are special

Fibromyalgia - coping

Dealing with chronic illness

Professional papers

Howl and Wag

Poodles & Australian Shepherds

Terrorism

Grief and Loss and the Economy

Contact the Author

Photo by James Meredith

I have written Molly and Monet as a special way to reach individuals who have suffered any kind of a loss.  I have found through talk radio, television interviews, and personal appearances, that there is not only grief of a spouse, but so many other subjects as well.

 People are devastated when there is an earthquake, tornado, hurricane or flood, that comes into a neighborhood, and wipes all memories away.  People have  to adjust to these kinds of events.

As of Valentine's Day 2001, the book Molly and Monet has been the bond that has provided open conversation on many topics on radio and television such as the soothing comfort that pets provide, companionship to the elderly and the lonely, and even an avenue to discuss how the election caused anxiety in Florida.  One show that I did as the author discussed the holidays, and how people handle the "empty chair" at holiday festivities. 

Molly and Monet has been distributed to people in my travels as an author to foreign countries, as well as our own special state of Alaska, which wound up in a gift shop in Juno.   The second publication of Molly and Monet took place in September, and foreign publication rights were sold to the Orient.

 Today, a special lady named Barbara shared a story with me, which even confirms more fully that animals have the ability to speak to us. 

Barbara said her cat has been hospitalized for 2 weeks with a liver problem.  She went to the hospital to hold and feed her cat, who might not make it.  He had been howling, as she could hear him when she went into the Vet's office.  When she held him, she softly spoke to him, and the cat purred back to her as he looked into her eyes.  Barbara clearly knew the cat was trying to communicate love." Please take me home."

 Watch for more stories.  I was asked an unusual question. "Do I feel that dogs speak to us?"  My answer has to be yes.  Molly and Monet have their own special language.  You can tell by their smile, the way they hold their heads, or bark, and yes, even wag their tales, and howl.   

If there are any dog or cat questions that you would like to ask, please email me on the page....contact the author.

 DI