tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post5683111936439155298..comments2024-01-29T18:14:23.706-10:00Comments on Lindsay's Library: Book Review: Lily and the Octopus by Steven RowleyLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-45019913093180149812016-06-10T16:14:41.368-10:002016-06-10T16:14:41.368-10:00I cannot read books like this--even now. It sounds...I cannot read books like this--even now. It sounds wonderful though.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6973789943830816374.post-50566803985154004582016-06-10T02:51:19.231-10:002016-06-10T02:51:19.231-10:00I think this book will likely break my heart, but ...I think this book will likely break my heart, but I went ahead and just ordered a copy. Like you, we lost our first boxer, Cicero, to leukemia many many years ago. We then lost our third one to another form of cancer about 4 years ago. Boxers and cancer, what a horrible connection they have. We tried many treatments for Cicero and gave him a wonderful 6 months...until they weren't so wonderful. We still miss him everyday so I totally know where you and your husband are coming from. We are now on #4 and #5 and I wouldn't trade my boxer kids for the moon. Just know I share your pain with the loss of Conan and he was a beautiful boy. I just know this book will make me cry, but thanks for sharing your review and your life experience - which also brought a tear to my eye. My boxers send you lots of hugs and sloppy kisses!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496803823870196862noreply@blogger.com