Dear Jack,
Will your books make me cry?
Absolutely and yes. They will also make you smile and laugh and the tears may come even then. Yes, they will make you cry because our story is your story too and you can't help but connect with your best friend when you read them.
I guarantee that you will not be crying as you turn the final pages. These are not just books about a dog who dies at the end, oh no. These books are carefully crafted to bring you healing and peace and I promise your sweet tears will be worth it.
Love, Jack
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About this letter
This short letter is part of Jack McAfghan: Letters From Rainbow Bridge. A reader asks whether the books will make them cry. Jack's answer is that they will, and that they will also bring smiles and laughter.
What Jack says about the books
Jack explains that the tears come because the story is the reader's story too, and it is hard not to connect with your own best friend while reading. He says the books are not just about a dog who dies at the end, but are carefully crafted to bring healing and peace.
Reading about grief when you are grieving
Books can be a gentle companion during grief. Reading a little at a time, with tissues nearby, can help, and it is fine to put a book down and return to it later. Many people find that reading about other people's experiences helps them feel less alone. If your grief feels overwhelming, consider talking to a counselor too.
