Just Life

Abramson, Neil

ISBN 10: 1478939974 ISBN 13: 9781478939979

Publisher: Center Street, 2016

Synopsis

An unidentified virus is spreading through the New York City neighborhood of Riverside, near Central Park. Despite the desperate need for answers, the medical community can only determine the cause is zoonotic, suggesting birds one day and dogs the next as the possible source. Despite the lack of information, the politically ambitious governor orders the National Guard to enforce a quarantine of all dogs. At the heart of this conflict, veterinarian Samantha Lewis is struggling to keep her no-kill shelter open. But the one person that Sam needs is the last one she'd ever want to call on -- and contacting him will mean confronting every painful memory of her past.

About this title

About the Author:

Neil Abramson is a partner in a Manhattan law firm, and his wife is a veterinarian. Abramson is also a past board member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an award recipient from the ASPCA for his legal work on behalf of animals, and a founding member of the New York City Bar Association Committee on Legal Issues Relating to Animals. He once represented a dolphin named Kama as a plaintiff in federal court.

Review:

"Propelled by a strong moral imperative, Abramson's taut and suspenseful novel demonstrates what happens when the lines of scientific ethics and citizen welfare are blurred in the name of political expediency."―Carol Haggas, Booklist

"Rarely has a novel captured so movingly the deep bonds between people and the animals that share their lives"―Parade on Unsaid

"Unsaid is an extraordinary story of animals, afterlife, and the power of love. I found myself captivated by the world of this book. It will make you remember, rethink, and rejoice in every meaningful relationship you've ever had. Everyone needs to read this book!"―Garth Stein, author of the international bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain on Unsaid



"UNSAID will really make you think about the relationship between people and animals. I was not able to put it down, and I read parts of it twice."―Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human on Unsaid

"Abramson delivers a touching and dramatic story that is sure to please animal lovers.... [A] solid story of loss and love."―Library Journal on Unsaid

"Just Life is a new treasure that I'm adding to my list of favorite books about dogs and people. Rather than just writing about the human-animal bond, Abramson seems to write from inside it...Just Life is ethically rich, with several different interwoven themes running throughout the story...Just Life is not just for animal lovers, though, but for anyone who enjoys a good story with interesting characters and a captivating plot."―Jessica Pierce, Ph.D., Psychology Today

"If you love dogs and well-written, suspenseful fiction that is uplifting and will inspire you to open an animal sanctuary, read this lovely novel."―Jeffrey Masson, author of Dogs Never Lie About Love, The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving, and Dogs Make Us Human

About this edition

• Publisher: Center Street
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1478939974
• ISBN 13: 9781478939979
• Binding: Audio CD