What do you think?
Rate this book
Finding a Forever Home: Inspiring Stories of True Animal Rescues
Bob Barker, former game-show host, springs a bear from jail. Angel, a rescued dog, has a psychic connection with her owner. A therapy horse becomes the confidante for an abused little girl. These are only a few of the captivating and inspiring true animal rescue stories found in Last Stop Before Rainbow Bridge. This book is the result of years of research by the author for the best rescues from no-kill, non-profit animal sanctuaries and shelters across the country. Don't be surprised if, after reading this book, you find yourself volunteering or adopting at your nearest animal shelter. Each heroic tale was carefully written to bring the rescue to life. This book inspires tears as well as laughter.
268 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2014
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
December 29, 2014
I was given a copy of Last Stop Before Rainbow Bridge as part of a Goodreads First Reads promotion.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book. I read the whole thing in a single sitting, mostly because I felt obliged to finish it and felt if I put it down I wouldn't feel motivated to pick it back up again. There were a few parts of this book I did nearly give up, but I persisted in the hope of giving a full and honest review.
I work for the RSPCA, so experience animal rescue on a daily basis. I was hoping this book would share some new stories that echo my own experience and passion. The stories themselves are all quite nice little anecdotes, but the way in which they've been told just didn't work for me.
There are 75 chapters in the book, each a different story about a rescue animal. The problem is that most of these stories have obviously been relayed from rescuer to the author in a couple of sentences, which he has then tried to flesh out, often with clearly fabricated backstories or opinionated rants. In fact, I'm not even convinced all the stories themselves are true, sometimes seeming like they exist purely to make a particular point or punch line.
The writing itself is confusing. It seems at times that the book is for children; with large font, clipart and simple prose it certainly reads that way, but the subject matter dealing with issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, and of course horrific animal abuse, are not something I would want a young child reading.
Perhaps it would be more child-friendly if it were less depressing. Rather than the uplifting tale of rescue and rehabilitation I was expecting, the book is very much a cynical, depressing picture of the way America treats animals. The authors opinions on issues of farming are quite clear to be read, which I will not argue, other than to state some of his "facts" are incorrect.
Two stars, for the few stories out of the many that I did enjoy reading.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book. I read the whole thing in a single sitting, mostly because I felt obliged to finish it and felt if I put it down I wouldn't feel motivated to pick it back up again. There were a few parts of this book I did nearly give up, but I persisted in the hope of giving a full and honest review.
I work for the RSPCA, so experience animal rescue on a daily basis. I was hoping this book would share some new stories that echo my own experience and passion. The stories themselves are all quite nice little anecdotes, but the way in which they've been told just didn't work for me.
There are 75 chapters in the book, each a different story about a rescue animal. The problem is that most of these stories have obviously been relayed from rescuer to the author in a couple of sentences, which he has then tried to flesh out, often with clearly fabricated backstories or opinionated rants. In fact, I'm not even convinced all the stories themselves are true, sometimes seeming like they exist purely to make a particular point or punch line.
The writing itself is confusing. It seems at times that the book is for children; with large font, clipart and simple prose it certainly reads that way, but the subject matter dealing with issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, and of course horrific animal abuse, are not something I would want a young child reading.
Perhaps it would be more child-friendly if it were less depressing. Rather than the uplifting tale of rescue and rehabilitation I was expecting, the book is very much a cynical, depressing picture of the way America treats animals. The authors opinions on issues of farming are quite clear to be read, which I will not argue, other than to state some of his "facts" are incorrect.
Two stars, for the few stories out of the many that I did enjoy reading.
June 13, 2018
I listened to the audiobook version of this book and I may have cried a few times. The mixtures of stories make you smile and laugh but also get upset, angry and sad. Animals are so amazing and pure. We don't deserve them but here we are. Recommend but keep the tissues handy.
May 2, 2025
This animal tale book is a wild rollercoaster of cute, funny, scary, and then goes into talking animals and lots of entertaining tales. Something for everyone.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews