Tamara Harpster rated The Tuscan Child: 4 stars

The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen
"In 1944, a wounded British bomber pilot parachuted into German-occupied Tuscany and found refuge in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. …
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"In 1944, a wounded British bomber pilot parachuted into German-occupied Tuscany and found refuge in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. …
Kristy has written several other books telling of her life and challenges. I have enjoyed them because her stories describe how she continues to strive for excellence even when its difficult to find the will to keep going. These stories have helped me to look at my life differently and find ways to move beyond my problems.
This book is another set of stories about herself and some of her clients who have lost a beloved pet. It isn't just stories, it is also her reflections on those losses and how we can grow from them instead of letting them bog us down. A very loving book, and for any pet owner who has known loss, expect to shed a few tears as you read the stories. For anyone who may be trying to work through the loss of a pet and feeling guilty about their emotions, this is a …
Kristy has written several other books telling of her life and challenges. I have enjoyed them because her stories describe how she continues to strive for excellence even when its difficult to find the will to keep going. These stories have helped me to look at my life differently and find ways to move beyond my problems.
This book is another set of stories about herself and some of her clients who have lost a beloved pet. It isn't just stories, it is also her reflections on those losses and how we can grow from them instead of letting them bog us down. A very loving book, and for any pet owner who has known loss, expect to shed a few tears as you read the stories. For anyone who may be trying to work through the loss of a pet and feeling guilty about their emotions, this is a good book to read.
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