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Jack McAfghan Pet Loss #3
Jack McAfghan: Return from Rainbow Bridge: A Dog's Afterlife Story of Loss, Love and Renewal
How can a dog "die" and then come back? Because the end of this life is not the end of life at all. Canine Jack proves that every ending is a new beginning! Life never ends. Love never dies. Join Jack on his journey to Rainbow Bridge and back. He gives a canine glimpse of the world to come and teaches us about unconditional love and the power of healing. Our story is your story too. It is the story of life, love and renewal. Come! Let's be friends joined by a common love as we travel this journey together! Is it true? Can your pet come back after 'death' in another form? This extraordinary love story takes the reader on a journey of reincarnation through the synchronicity of a life which has brought two soulmates back together...in this case a woman and her dog, Jack. An entire lifetime on earth is condensed into this book which is impossible to put down. In this third book in the Jack McAfghan Pet Loss Trilogy, canine Jack takes his voyage to Rainbow Bridge and back again. He gives you a personal glimpse of the world to come.We highly recommend you read Book 1, "Reflections", before embarking on this part of the journey. You will enjoy this sequel so much more if you do, for the first book is designed to help you through your grief so that you can move forward with an open mind and heart.Read Jack's story and allow him to bring you to a new level of love and understanding after losing a loved one. The most extraordinary part of his journey is how Jack travels to Rainbow Bridge where he is initiated into a new life; a life more real than the life he lived upon the earth. See who greets him there. Discover his relationship with his heavenly Master. Learn what happens to those who have sinned on earth and find out the special role the cats play at the gates of Heaven. Witness how Jack reaches out to Kate to heal her remaining grief, while relaying to the reader the amazing world that exists beyond the world that we see.This is the story of life, love and renewal. What you gain from it is limited only by your beliefs. Let Jack guide you through your grief and allow him the privilege of helping you to move confidently forward into a life that surpasses the life you lived before you read this book. He will prove to you that there is life after death and that love never dies. The end of this life is not the end of life at all. Sometimes what seems to be the ending of something is just the beginning of Everything.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2016
About the author
Kate McGahan
20 books65 followersKate McGahan has been a hospice counselor and clinical social worker for 35 years. She began writing the Jack McAfghan pet loss series in 2015. She has many more books and other genres forthcoming. She has a way of bringing stories to her readers in an entertaining and thought-provoking way. Intensely spiritual, she sprinkles subtle seeds of faith to strengthen the reader's spiritual path.
You will not be the same after reading her books because she will be teaching you while you think she is just entertaining you. When we grow we heal. Kate's books will change the way you think. You will never look at life or loss or love the same way again.
You will not be the same after reading her books because she will be teaching you while you think she is just entertaining you. When we grow we heal. Kate's books will change the way you think. You will never look at life or loss or love the same way again.
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October 8, 2017
This book is brilliant, written so simply while it explains the most complex dynamics of the Universe. How this dog can do this is beyond me but Jack crawls right into your heart and with his gentle care and wisdom converts your heart to be more loving, more open and more faithful. Jack not only has opened my mind but he has brought my faith back to me, lost so long ago when it was shoved down my throat. There is no greater gift than a great story like this because it totally changes who you are and how you perceive everything. You must read this book if you grieve, if you struggle with relationships or if you need something to believe in. There is something in this book for everyone and it magically fulfills the very thing each reader needs. Powerful. Thank you Jack!
March 9, 2017
Excellent for all that have lost a loved one or a beloved pet. A must read for all whom is going through or have went through grief.
January 21, 2018
I lost my Simon on January 4 and this book has been a big help to me. I had heard people talk about Rainbow Bridge but never read much about it till then. This book have me a since of peace knowing that one day I will be with my Simon again. I did a lot of crying but I feel so much better now.
September 18, 2019
This is a really special book!!! Really loved this book series!! It did make me feel better reading this book series after my fur babies past away... Knowing I will see them in heaven and they are with me all the time.
January 10, 2022
A must read!
A wonderful, heartwarming and insightful take on the afterlife and the meaning of life from the point of view of a dog. Highly recommended, particularly for persons grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
A wonderful, heartwarming and insightful take on the afterlife and the meaning of life from the point of view of a dog. Highly recommended, particularly for persons grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
June 5, 2021
Very interesting read!
This book goes really in depth about the Rainbow bridge, death and God, our Master. I was amazed at how emotional I got in certain parts of this book. I felt like I wrote some of it! Even though I had a very strong bond with my dog, and she will always be in my heart, I can't get her to come into my dreams, as Jack did with Kate.. I'm hoping it will happen soon for me. Love never dies. I never really knew that dogs can come back as another dog. That was so incredible to read! And talk about how there is a plan for everyone, and that our pets who have passed all have a hand in it, along with God.. I loved this book!
This book goes really in depth about the Rainbow bridge, death and God, our Master. I was amazed at how emotional I got in certain parts of this book. I felt like I wrote some of it! Even though I had a very strong bond with my dog, and she will always be in my heart, I can't get her to come into my dreams, as Jack did with Kate.. I'm hoping it will happen soon for me. Love never dies. I never really knew that dogs can come back as another dog. That was so incredible to read! And talk about how there is a plan for everyone, and that our pets who have passed all have a hand in it, along with God.. I loved this book!
June 15, 2020
Uplifting and refreshing
Obviously this storyline appeals to me which is one reason I rated it the way I did. Also it is well written and flows along nicely. I like the way she mixed spirituality with down to earth advice about grieving and moving on with life. It really helped me out as I recently lost a good friend.
Obviously this storyline appeals to me which is one reason I rated it the way I did. Also it is well written and flows along nicely. I like the way she mixed spirituality with down to earth advice about grieving and moving on with life. It really helped me out as I recently lost a good friend.
March 13, 2021
Magical, touching melt-your-heart book!
What a surprising book! Written from a dog's point of view, a great heart warming book about both loss and love. I enjoyed every page with lots of smiles and tears along the way!
What a surprising book! Written from a dog's point of view, a great heart warming book about both loss and love. I enjoyed every page with lots of smiles and tears along the way!
October 12, 2019
Wonderful book
This book has helped me and many others deal with the loss of a beloved pet. I recommend reading all the books by Jack to help you come with your loss.
This book has helped me and many others deal with the loss of a beloved pet. I recommend reading all the books by Jack to help you come with your loss.
March 16, 2019
Uplifting ..comforting story.
I would recommend any of those who have or had pets that they dearly love or loved. Written compassionately and lovingly.
I would recommend any of those who have or had pets that they dearly love or loved. Written compassionately and lovingly.
May 28, 2023
Another book in Kate McGahan's series about the loss of her dog Jack. These books are a great read and a wonderful help if you are grieving your own pet. Thoroughly recommend reading the series, including Lizard. She has also written "Only Gone from your Sight" and the first book I read was 'It is not putting me down it is raising me up". That book started my long healing journey with Kate's books. Although written from Kate's perspective, you can definitely get a lot of help from these books.
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February 22, 2022
Heals Your Heart
If you have ever loved a pet like it's a family member and death has taken them away, you must read this book. Only God knows the destiny of our lost loved pets and He loves us unconditionally. Perhaps, they are only a dream away!
If you have ever loved a pet like it's a family member and death has taken them away, you must read this book. Only God knows the destiny of our lost loved pets and He loves us unconditionally. Perhaps, they are only a dream away!
June 20, 2022
Amazing. I laughed and cried and cried some more. Even if there is a 1 percent chance my beloved dog is waiting for me at the rainbow bridge... id be so happy. These books help me heal day by day by giving me hope.
February 3, 2022
Perfect conclusion to the trilogy. I wish there were so many more books and will read anything else the author writes.
November 13, 2022
I'd recommend the trilogy for anyone who has lost their precious companions.
February 8, 2024
A superb read. I felt each of my animals that are over Rainbow Bridge… this book makes so much real sense when we LISTEN.
January 21, 2021
I really enjoyed the book. I laughed and cried with Kate. " You will never look at life or death or love the same way again" get a new perspective and understand what that means.
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