Books like Name All the Animals by Alison Smith

After being murdered at fourteen, Susie Salmon watches from heaven as her family, friends, and killer grapple with grief and justice, revealing how love and forgiveness shape a family's future.

Jeannette Walls' memoir chronicles her turbulent childhood in a dysfunctional, itinerant family, detailing poverty, alcoholism, and homelessness across the United States as she seeks stability and personal growth.

A devoted dog reflects on life, love, and racing while watching his owner, a race car driver, navigate family trials and professional ambition.

Augusten Burroughs recounts his turbulent adolescence spent in a decaying Victorian home run by a psychiatrist, where ordinary rites of childhood give way to a surreal blend of family eccentricity, escape from school, and the early years of a future author.

In the Gulf‑swamp town of Leechfield, Texas, a group of oil workers called the Liars’ Club spin tall tales, while a young woman confronts her family’s hidden past, unmasking lies that threaten her sanity.

Haven Kimmel’s memoir, "A Girl Named Zippy," chronicles life in 1960s Mooreland, Indiana, blending humor and keen observation of small‑town customs as a spirited girl‑turned‑woman.

A heartwarming children’s story about a spirited dog that refuses to fit the ordinary mold, exploring the deep bond between human and animal companions in a timeless wilderness setting.

Firoozeh Dumas’s memoir of her family’s migration from Iran to Southern California in 1972, blending humor and cultural insight as they navigate American life, language, and identity across generations.

A candid account of a young boy's life in 1950s America and his coming of age process in the face of adversity and growth through experiences like paper routes, whiskey, scouting, fistfights, and betrayal.

Lawrence Anthony, a South African wildlife conservationist, accepts a sanctuary for a herd of rogue elephants, risking his reserve to give the animals a second chance at life.

Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet A cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your heart. When your pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space. This book helps you understand: The grieving process, including typical stages of grief and techniques for coping Grieving for a missing pet, one you had to give up because of a change in life situation, and other difficult circumstances Children and the death of a pet Euthanasia, including important considerations Religion and the death of a pet, with articles by various religious leaders Aftercare facilities, including an extensive index of pet cemeteries, crematories, and memorial gardens The Loss of a Pet, Third Edition has new expanded information, is filled with practical suggestions, resources, and most importantly, compassion and understanding. This important book helps you cope and reassures you that you are not alone.

A candid memoir in which celebrated African‑American actress Cicely Tyson shares her journey through the world of film and stage, reflecting on her career, convictions, and the evolving landscape of American entertainment.

A charming anthology of barnyard tales by Dick King‑Smith, featuring beloved animal protagonists such as Babe the pig, Lawrence the cat, and Ernest the cow‑dog.

Practical supportive advice for bereaved parents and the professionals who work with them, based on the experiences of psychiatric and religious counselors.

After his mother dies, 12‑year‑old David escapes into the stories that once comforted him, only for myth and war to collide in a world where a Crooked Man and a faded king rule over wolves and hidden secrets.