Joy-filled days of playful laughter fill the Abrams home. A family is reunited, and loving memories build to last a lifetime. However, long days of backbreaking work and limited food have taken their toll on Iris, the pup's mother. How will the three siblings react to the inevitable loss?
Sally Betters continues to grab your heart in Memories and Losses, her 5th book in Sarah's Amazing Animal Adventures Series. What's not to love about a little girl (Sarah), being able to talk and understand her dogs? The book so eloquently lays out a story of gratefulness in the midst of hard times. You'll see how everybody, even a puppy, handles loss and pain differently, and how in forgiveness we will find healing. Beautifully written. Parents and children will come to love this family and their inspiring journey.
Missy Maxwell Worton, Award-Winning Author of Don't Mess With This Mama: Risking It All to Rescue Our Daughter
As much as we try to understand, sometimes life doesn't make sense. In Memories and Losses, author, Sally Betters shares valuable life principles through the eyes of the Abrams family as their furry friends recall hardships and challenges. Is it possible to show gratitude in the face of suffering or stay peaceful in the presence of loss? As you read this book, you will come to know that even in the most difficult circumstances we can still experience the hope of a beautiful life.
Anita M. McLaurin, Award-Winning Children's Author, My Father Said I Could
Terrific story of love, family, and making sweet memories. Sally beautifully interweaves the significance of faith and self-control when we hurt for our loved ones and how we can reflect positively in times of loss. Wonderfully written so a child can easily understand such great lessons. Big thumbs up!
Yira Coleman, Author, and Creator of the Fruity Friends book series on the Fruit of the Spirit
Life is full of ups and downs. Sarah and her wonderful talking dogs exemplify gratitude and grace during what may be some of the happiest and saddest times of their lives. This carefully written story and the thoughtful discussion questions that follow are a great way to prepare a child for a potential loss of a loved one or to help process through a current or past situation.
Renee Vidor, Author of Measuring Up: How to WIN in a World of Comparison and Founder of "The Winner's Circle"
The heartfelt Sarah Series books by Sally Betters are remarkable tools for the emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness of children, parents, and families. Sarah's adventures with her dogs, Sarge, Daisy, and Roman, teach valuable lessons of love, kindness, friendship, believing in oneself, asking for help, and learning to look to God for guidance. Her chapter discussion questions and activity suggestions are creative and helpful aides for opening doors to communication and sparking the imagination.
Jean Voice Dart, Author/Coach/Teacher
