A Legacy of Love

Any animal lover would agree that grieving for a pet is an intense emotional experience. Certainly, the loss of unconditional love in this often bleak and lonely world can have a profound impact on one's life.

Cheryl Madeleine Lodico's latest book, A Legacy of Love, focuses upon the author's poignant memories of her own pets throughout the years that materialize on the pages in the form of rich imagery and empathetic anecdotes that tug at one's heart. At the same time, through Ms. Lodico's positive attitude, her Bible-based hope for the future, and her sincere outpouring of love, "Remembering Snowie" and the other stories in this collection provide comfort that helps soothe the pain of loss and transcend the sadness in order to allow the healing process to begin.

A retired English teacher, Cheryl Madeleine Lodico lives in Whitestone, New York, with her husband, Manny. Their grown children and three grandchildren live nearby Mrs. Lodico writes both prose and poetry when she's not drawing, reading, engaging in volunteer work for the community, or spending time with her family.