'GOOD GRIEF: THE PETS WE NEVER FORGET' -Senior To Seniors with E.B. Bartels
Published: August 17, 2026
Duration: 46:52
E.B. Bartels is an award-winning nonfiction writer, former bookseller, and instructor at GrubStreet, with an MFA from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in publications like Catapult, The Rumpus, and The Millions, and her book, Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, has received national attention.
In 'Good Grief,' E.B. does something remarkable. She travels through history—from ancient pet mummification rituals to modern memorial practices—exploring how cultures around the world honor their animals. She interviews veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and grief counselors. She examines famous animals like Rin Tin Tin and Secretariat to show...
In 'Good Grief,' E.B. does something remarkable. She travels through history—from ancient pet mummification rituals to modern memorial practices—exploring how cultures around the world honor their animals. She interviews veterinarians, archaeologists, ministers, and grief counselors. She examines famous animals like Rin Tin Tin and Secretariat to show...