Bunny Boy and Me: My Triumph over Chronic Pain with the Help of the World's Unluckiest, Luckiest Rabbit

by Nancy Laracy, Cheryl Welch (Foreword)

Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in her mid-thirties, Nancy Laracy adopts a rabbit, Bunny Boy, who ends up saving her life--literally. When the rug is pulled under from Nancy Laracy, a busy wife and mother of two who is diagnosed with a mixed connective tissue disease and fibromyalgia in her mid-thirties, she rebelliously adopts a baby red satin rabbit, Bunny Boy. So begins a deep, magical, and lifelong bond, where Bunny Boy and Nancy become inseparable companions in pain management.

As Nancy battles her debilitating chronic pain, Bunny Boy is diagnosed with a similar incurable autoimmune disease, developing a severe jaw abscess. Despite the fact that bunnies are known for succumbing to their fear and pain during medical treatment, Bunny Boy fights through countless surgeries with the heart of a lion, even helping to pioneer a cutting-edge medical treatment that, once made available to humans, would save Nancy's life.

Despite Bunny Boy's illness, he lives boldly with joie de vivre without a care for his pain, gamboling about the house where he runs free. As they grow closer in sickness and in health, Bunny Boy shows Nancy how to reclaim her own zest for life and overcome her disease, as well as dozens of other patients in a rehabilitation center when he becomes a therapy rabbit.

A poignant story of resiliency, deep love, and faith in miracles, Bunny Boy and Me is a heartwarming tale of the unluckiest, luckiest rabbit who defied the odds and made a difference.

Genres: Rabbits, Nonfiction

264 pages, Hardcover

Published September 4, 2018

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have ever felt that life was beating you up just a little too much, this book will uplift your spirits and make you realize what is really important in life. Nancy Laracy was diagnosed with a mixed connective tissue disease and fibromyalgia at a time when her life appeared to be perfect. When her family's pet rabbit, Bunny Boy, is also diagnosed with a disease, Nancy & Bunny Boy fight together to beat the odds. This book is truly inspirational, and if nothing else, shows that even in your darkest days you should never give up. Keep fighting.

[Howard Kailes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy succeeded poignantly in her book in authentically describing both her own encounter with connective tissue disease and fibromyalgia and the immeasurable amelioration of these circumstances engendered by a therapy animal. For those not conversant with the dramatic effects of enlisting a therapy animal, her book is a beautiful encouragement of exploring the holistic approach; and, for those more familiar, her experience can only be further validation. Nancy's book is an important contribution to the developing literature.

[Réka Kovács · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who battles with chronic pain and whose life was also saved by a lovely rabbit prince, I feel very grateful for this book. My bunny passed away 6 years ago and I feel like finally, this book gave me the closure I needed. My Byron was also suffering from a chronic illness, just like Bunny Boy. He was also a fighter and we had a very special bond. Losing him has been one of the biggest heartaches of my life.

I wish more people knew how amazing bunnies can be and how much unconditional love they are able to give to those who are willing to listen to them.

And to my Byron: thank you for being part of my life and let me took care of you. I miss you everyday. I hope we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge one day.

[Lydia Trojanowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect amount of wittiness, intrigue, sadness, and joy; Bunny Boy is a book all animal lovers can identify with. Nancy captures the way animals guide people through the darkest of times; providing comfort, companionship, and lightness of heart, in the most elegant way. As an LCSW and LCADC I am frequently recommending books for my clients to read to aid in their ability of identifying emotions and finding hope in their struggle; Bunny Boy does just that. I highly recommend Bunny Boy to people of all ages; you won’t be disappointed!

[Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible and fascinating true story of friendship and deep bonding that happened right here in Bergen County! The author details her personal trials of a debilitating chronic disease which parallels her family pet rabbit's diagnosis of an autoimmune disease and his struggles. It is a beautiful
story. I loved it so much. -Lisa

[Frances Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and engaging story from start to finish! Heartwarming and inspiring. A tribute to our furry friends ability to comfort, love and support us through this journey we call “life”. A truly good read!

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love

This book shows what love from a pet can give to its owner and others .. love and support comes in all shapes and sizes

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impossible to dislike, heartwarming and wonderful.

[Jeannie Mertens · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extraordinary bunny! I really enjoyed and appreciated reading this

I recommend this to anyone who loves bunnies.

[Lucia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written story!

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

[Emma Summers · Rating 3 out of 5]

A real life story about how the love of a pet not only helped ease stress and pain but literally saved a life.

[A J HOOPER · Rating 2 out of 5]

Touching real-life biography of woman with fibromyalbia and her rabbit.