Unsaid Reviews

“Rarely has a novel captured so movingly the deep bonds between people and the animals that share their lives…How each of these vivid characters finds a way to let go and move on is at the heart of this entrancing tale.” Parade Magazine

Unsaid is an extraordinary story of animals, mortality, 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 novel.” – Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain

Unsaid explores the miracle of sentience in humans and animals, and every character in this story makes heartbreaking mistakes. This compassionate and suspenseful story will remind you to savor every moment of every meaningful relationship you may ever be blessed with—whether human or animal.” – BookPage

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

“Abramson delivers a touching and dramatic story that is sure to please animal lovers.”Library Journal

“Enjoyed it thoroughly.” – Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep

“A poignant read on the meaning of life and its priorities—how death and despair can lead to renewal and life, but only if one realizes the interconnectedness of all creatures.” – Irene Pepperberg, author of Alex and Me

“A remarkable book.” – Susan Wilson, author of One Good Dog and The Fortune Teller’s Daughter

“In this unique and moving novel, Neil Abramson shows just how strong our relationships with other animals can be, and how we can learn so much from our animal kin…I encourage you to read this intriguing book and share it widely.” – Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals

Unsaid is a beautiful, wrenching testimony.” – G.A. Bradshaw, director of the Kerulos Center and author of Elephants on the Edge: What Animals Teach Us About Humanity

“A remarkable book…vivid in its development of believable and complex characters, both human and non-human.” – Susan J. Armstrong, coeditor of The Animal Ethics Reader

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