5.0 out of 5 starsBrent Atwater is Truly Gifted - AND the REAL DEAL By Amazon Customer on September 24, 2016 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase Grief is a terrible affliction that one can suffer not just with the loss of a "human" but also with the loss of a beloved "pet". These loyal beautiful souls can become so deeply ingrained into our lives and within our hearts that we can become almost inconsolable with their transition, despite knowing that their very short lives make it unlikely they will ever outlive us. I recently lost my beloved dog, Java. She had become my world. She was not only my loyal service dog and companion; she was my best friend as well. We went everywhere together, DID everything together. When she left, the pain I felt at her passing was so intense that I wondered if I could survive it. I had always been a strong person, but this loss brought me to my knees in despair. In desperation, I reached out to a pet loss group who suggested that I find Brent Atwater. I was told that SHE could give me hope. I found this book by Brent and immediately read it through in one sitting. I realized as I read this book, my tears, for the very first time in a week had actually dried up. And while I was still sad, I felt more invigorated, more hopeful because Brent HAD indeed given me hope. There are many books written on how to console yourself after the loss of a loved one. There are self-help books and books on how to "cope" with the loss. But I did not want to simply cope. As close as we were, my pet could not talk to me like a human, so I was left with many questions but no answers. I wanted to know why my pet had transitioned when she had. I wanted to know if she was okay...if she was happy. I wanted to know if I had done anything wrong because like many who lose a pet, the guilt can be awful, as we tend to blame ourselves for some perceived wrong we had done. Sometimes things happen to us after our pet has transitioned. Things we can't explain. We might try and convince ourselves that it was a fluke, an accidental happening which we will shrug off; but Brent writes in her book that “There Are No Coincidences” and I absolutely believe her. She explains how she became a medium and why it has always been a natural calling for her. She does not sensationalize anything; but instead speaks from her heart in such a knowledgeable and kind manner that she instantly soothes your soul. I had no sooner finished reading her book, that I picked it back up to read again, this time more carefully as I wanted to truly understand and recognize any signs that my pet might leave for me. Brent does a fabulous job of not only providing a variety of signs that pets will show you after they have transitioned, but will provide explanations as to why these particular signs are chosen. She also supplies examples from people who have actually received signs. And she goes one step further. Not only does Brent explain how she can see the spirits of deceased pets, she also takes you through the process in which YOU TOO are able to make contact with your pet. I know that many people could consider what Brent writes in her book as nothing more than a usefully cathartic mechanism for working through grief. I am sure that many people, anxious and grief stricken, might still be skeptical. After all, many of us have been raised to look doubtingly at anyone who professes to be able to see spirits in the afterlife. But I am here to tell you…that SHE CAN COMMUNICATE WITH A DECEASED PET AND YOU CAN TOO!! After reading this book, I not only learned how to connect with my beloved pet, I was able to do it successfully!!! I asked Java to send me a message through a dream and to do it within the next two days. On the second day, the message from her came through loud and clear. My beloved dog showed me in my dream that I was to stop being consumed with grief; to fight to live my life. I have also received indisputable signs from her. Brent Atwater is the real deal. If you really want to connect with your deceased pet, I promise you, her book will show you how to do it. After reading this book, you too will be able to reach the spirit of your pet. You just have to believe in yourself, have faith in your pet and put aside any preconceived notions you might have. Follow Brent’s advice, watch for signs, use her prayers and don’t give up. It really is as simple as that.

Reconnect With Your Transitioned Pet -- Ms. Brent Atwater's Techniques Work! I have read all of Ms. Atwater's books related to pets, and have successfully practiced her techniques. When my basset hound, Patrick transitioned, my heart was shattered, and I was devastated. He was my "baby". So, I searched for hope and discovered Ms. Atwater's books, used her techniques verbatim, and my husband and I have received many signs from my dog that his soul is and well, and there is an afterlife. --Last night I was missing Patrick terribly. I had a good cry, then pulled myself together. I miss his physical 'fur suit', but I know that he still exists. Every day I speak to him, and I'm getting scent signs now that my husband is also experiencing. Before going to sleep I said Brent's protection prayer (which I say daily), then I said the 'permission request' (also practiced daily), and asked him to come to me in my dream that night and allow me to see him in a way that I can understand. Well, last night he came to me in my dream in vivid, bright colors. He looked younger and very healthy. No limping. Running around the house, and walking up to me and gazing into my eyes. It was intense. I am so happy about this. I have received many signs, but this was then best so far. I really felt him with me - a soul to soul connection. All of Brent's techniques work, but you need to say the words as written without ad libbing. I hope this gives you the motivation to try these techniques. They work!