2010 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, 1st Place, "Life Stories" 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 1st Place, "Memoirs," Finalist, "Pets" 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards, 1st Place, "Animals/Pets" 2010 Nautilus Silver Award, "Grieving/Death & Dying" 2010 Colorado Independent Publishers Association, 1st Place, "Self Help Books" 2010 Living Now Book Awards, Silver Award, "Pets" 2010 Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Honorable Mention, "Self-Help/Spiritual" 2010 USA Book News National Best Book Awards, Finalist, "Animals/Pets: Health," "Best New Non-Fiction," and "Self-Help: General" nbsp; An inspirational and constructive memoir about dealing with the painful emotions we go through as we care for and say goodbye to our terminally ill or aging pets. The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer describes Doug Koktavy’s own journey through anticipatory grief when his beloved dogs were dying. During this time, he was engulfed with fear, guilt and hopelessness, but found strength and powerful solutions when he began to listen to his wise dogs. The award-winning book illustrates how we can learn to stay present, cope with emotions, and ultimately find peace in the most difficult situations.