The enduring bond between human and animal is captured brilliantly here.
–Kelly Iver
If you have a special affection for the dogs and cats in your life, you’ll love A HAPPY TRUTH: Last Dogs Aren’t Always Last. My fourth book, inspired by the amazing creatures we spend our lives with, has earned an abundance of 5-star reviews as posted on Amazon and Goodreads. Most of us have loved and lost a special dog or cat, but how do we begin again? What is the journey like, and why do we press forward? This heartwarming story of four schnauzers and two white cats answers those very questions.
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Daisy Hickman offers a conscious approach to understanding the human connection with dogs and cats and urges us to be aware of the faithful affection they share with us. Sifting through the world of literature to share the resonance that others have felt for animals throughout the ages, we learn that the author is a keen observer of social intelligence and the best sort of human who is grateful for the magic, warmth, and happiness of animals. – Jacqueline Sheehan, NYT bestselling novelist, author of Lost and Found
Dogs and cats, with lifespans that nowhere near mirror ours, almost accidentally, teach us about radical acceptance. Hickman’s engaging memoir is filled with joy, revelation. While death and loss are byproducts, so are inspiring new beginnings. A loving book from a woman who knows the answer is to take chances, love more, and always, always…get another dog. – Ellen Stimson, author of Mud Season
“Eloquent wisdom meets the heart of beloved animals. A compassionate, whimsical and hearty read. A poetic dancer on the page, Daisy A. Hickman leads us back to ourselves through six special beings that are part of the family, holding space for all of changing life,through loss, joy, and the inevitable final moments. Each dog, each cat, brings a new version of acceptance and love into our lives.” – Chloe Rachel Gallaway, author of The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in The Wilderness
Most of all, this is a hopeful book about knowing ourselves well enough to make decisions that bring us joy. Dogs and cats hold the key to unlocking the human spirit. They remind us to stop worrying–especially about the next pet. Watching a sleeping animal, we know our worries are mostly in vain. We know the real story is about love. And that’s a very happy truth. – D.A. (Daisy) Hickman, poet and memoirist