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Animals on the Other Side

sylvia browne chris dufresne jo mcelwee kat shehata

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The New York Times–bestselling author and psychic Sylvia Browne and her son explain for pet owners of all ages what animals experience when their life on earth is over and what is waiting for them when they return home to the other side. Popular questions such as Does my pet miss me? Did he know I loved him? Can he hear me when I talk to him? Can he come back to visit me? and How will I be able to find my pet when I go home? are answered. The story begins when the spirit of Browne's dog, Jolie, leaves her body and goes home to live on the other side. Jolie runs, jumps, and plays with her eternal friends all around the world, devoid of the pain and suffering she was experiencing on earth. This is a comforting account of a pet's journey through one life and on to the next that explains how animals enjoy eternal happiness right alongside the people who love them.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,2004

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32 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 1, 2005 by Angel Bea Publishing
ISBN
9780971784345
ASIN
0971784345
Language
English

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cosmicbriar
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April 17,2025
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The New York Times–bestselling author and psychic Sylvia Browne and her son explain for pet owners of all ages what animals experience when their life on earth is over and what is waiting for them when they return home to the other side. Popular questions such as Does my pet miss me? Did he know I loved him? Can he hear me when I talk to him? Can he come back to visit me? and How will I be able to find my pet when I go home? are answered. The story begins when the spirit of Browne's dog, Jolie, leaves her body and goes home to live on the other side. Jolie runs, jumps, and plays with her eternal friends all around the world, devoid of the pain and suffering she was experiencing on earth. This is a comforting account of a pet's journey through one life and on to the next that explains how animals enjoy eternal happiness right alongside the people who love them.

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laineon
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April 17,2025
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As a psychic I am very open to any religious ideals. But I am a strong believer that you should not mix the two. the authors made religious claims using being psychic as a foundation. this is a very narrow minded book
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spiderhulk29
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April 17,2025
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Great little book to have to explain to your child about death and where thier animals go when they die. Sure is better than trying to explain in your own words. Let a book explain, and I might add that this book has gorgeous pictures in it as well.
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james_t_polk
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April 17,2025
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Sylvia Browne, the queen of woo-woo, is behind this children’s book that seeks to reassure young readers that their deceased pets are in a happier place. Beatific animals romp through fantasy habitats in illustrations that range from mediocre to horrendous.

Browne’s vision of heaven/the afterlife/whatever, is called “The Other Side,” and it seems a very unusual concept indeed. We are told that marvels of human engineering, such as the pyramids and the Eiffel tower, await people and animals after their mortal lives have ended. Browne’s co-author, Christopher Dufresne, also assures us that sports arenas are present in the afterlife!

Not only will Tabby and Bowser frolic among classic Roman architecture and tennis courts, but also meet mythical creatures such as unicorns and griffins! It’s almost as if the book was written by an overeager 6-year-old: “An’ there’s gonna be DINOSAURS! An’ FOOTBALL! An’ THE GRAND CANYON!”

Like the Garden of Eden, Browne’s vision of the perfect afterlife is a vegetarian one. I found this aspect especially interesting. Species who were mortal enemies on earth are seen cuddling together on the other side. As in this world, however, farmed animals are so ignored as to be invisible. Considering the sheer number of farm animals on planet Earth (there are more of them than us), and the fact that if any creature deserves an eternal reward, it is the one whose life on this planet was utterly dismal—this exclusion seems especially egregious. The only farm animals who appear in these pages are horses (who are usually viewed as pets rather than traditional livestock) and a single lamb standing with the proverbial lion. Farm animals, despite their sheer numbers, have disappeared from the landscape, our consciousness, our thoughts, and our ideas of heaven.

As someone who, growing up, was coldly informed by religious figures that animals did not have souls and did not go to heaven, I’m not going to be too harsh on anything that tells children something different. Nevertheless, my own cynicism about Sylvia Browne’s empire, as well as her cherry-picking of emotional buttons, won’t let me see this book as much more than more crass marketing.
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SushiSuperLover
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April 17,2025
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this book literally takes no time at all to read, and because it’s so short there isn’t much to review. but I did have some minor complaints.
the writing on the illustrated page was for five year olds, but the descpritions on the page were for older people. the two didn’t go together. I wish this hadn’t been a children’s book.
I was reading and enjoying it, and then all of a sudden I turned a page and it ended. It gave no warning it was about to be over. there I was smiling at what I had just read, turned the page, interested in whatever would be next, only to find that there was nothing else.
I also wish it had been longer. and more detailed. some of it could have been explained more. or more topics could have been covered.
when I read the inside flaps about the kinds of questions this book addresses, I wasn’t sure that the book answered them all, such as ‘did he know I loved him?’ I might not be remembering it all, but I don’t remember them saying if our pets know how much we love them. I would have liked to hear more about what they themselves have heard/seen of their pets/other people’s pets on the other side.
the part about 7 continents, atlantis and LeMuria were shocking. never even heard of LeMuria!!
also the illustrations seemed faked at first. I was like is this made up?! it seemed fantastical and I wish that had been explained. for them to say that they had seen Jolie traveling the world and doing all these things.
I cant believe this book costs $17! theres hardly any pages in here!! my goodness.
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Nibel
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April 17,2025
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I have been a fan and supporter of Sylvia Browne for years and have picked up almost every book of hers. When I lost my beloved cat suddenly, within a week I headed to the bookstore to pick up this book. I knew from some of her writings in other books what our beloved furbabies go home to, but I really wanted the additional comfort of a book devoted just to that subject.
I knew, before purchasing the book, that it was designed as more of a picture book, although it is hardly just for children. The pictures are beautiful and although I finished the text and book itself in probably ten minutes, I found myself crying tears of relief and even joy at reading of the happiness, security and health that my precious furbaby now had.
Anyone who has lost a beloved pet should read these inspiring words - - and feel the immense relief of knowing that yes, we will see our sweet babies again and they will be restored to full health and gloriously happy. And while this book is absolutely wonderful for children, adults will benefit as well. A definite keeper in my library.
Five stars, all the way.
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neoarietis
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April 17,2025
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This book was hilarious. Did you know that in heaven - Oh sorry, I mean, the Other Side - carnivores and their prey hang out together on lost continents and speak to each other telepathically? Also there are unicorns. It's always the same balmy temperature and snow is warm and fluffy! The penguins don't mind. Sylvia Browne knows because they spoke to her in her mind while she was looking at the Other Side and they told her that it's all cool.
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