'GOOD GRIEF: THE PETS WE NEVER FORGET' -Senior To Seniors with E.B. Bartels

E.B. Bartels is an award-winning nonfiction writer, former bookseller, and instructor at GrubStreet, with an MFA from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in publications like Catapult, The Rumpus, and The Millions, and her book, Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, has received national attention. In 'Good Grief,' E.B. does something remarkable. She travels through history—from ancient pet mummification rituals to modern memorial practices—exploring how cultures around the world honor their animals. She interviews veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and grief counselors. She examines famous animals like Rin Tin Tin and Secretariat to show how publicly we celebrate animal devotion—while privately, many of us struggle to validate our own grief.Discover E.B on her website: https://www.ebbartels.com and on Instagram at: goodgriefpetsbook. Her beautiful book, 'Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here And Hereafter' is available on Amazon and bookstores across America.