--- product_id: 113564960 title: "Say Goodbye for Now" price: "AED 14" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/113564960-say-goodbye-for-now store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Say Goodbye for Now **Price:** AED 14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Say Goodbye for Now - **How much does it cost?** AED 14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/113564960-say-goodbye-for-now) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a feel-good story of four outcasts who learn that some bonds are stronger than blood. On an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father and son. When Pete Solomon, a neglected twelve-year-old boy, and Justin bring a wounded wolf-dog hybrid to Dr. Lucy, the outcasts soon find refuge in one another. Lucy never thought she’d make connections again, never mind fall in love. Pete never imagined he’d find friends as loyal as Justin and the dog. But these four people aren’t allowed to be friends, much less a family, when the whole town turns violently against them. With heavy hearts, Dr. Lucy and Pete say goodbye to Calvin and Justin. But through the years they keep hope alive…waiting for the world to catch up with them. Review: Well HELLO and double HELLO! - Add a TRIPLE WOW to that! I am a fairly voratious reader of many genres. It takes something really special to gain my entire focus. No spoilers here, and I won't summarize the plot. If you are at all like me, you've already read the editor's summary, and now you want to know what other readers THINK. This is the first of Ms Hyde's books I have read,but it will not be the last. Her writing style flows like a calm river, supremely readable and enjoyable. Her character development and descriptions are in-depth and entirely believable, you can SEE these people, and I feel like I know them; and that I would easily recognize them if I were to encounter them..... anywhere. Even though I have a horrible memory when it comes to faces and the names that go with them! I LIKE these people, the main characters; and I DETEST the characters that the author has included who are narrow minded and judgemental. I have often wondered, myself, WHY it is that most people think it is their right to know all the private details of other peoples' lives.... I mean, knowing a lot about a politician might be important, but that is someone you are, ideally, trusting to represent you. I was initially attracted to the book because of the cover art. I didn't at first even notice the boys, I liked the dog. And HE is also a well developed character. In fact, the only real error I found in the book came when Dr Lucy was examining the injured animal that Pete brought to her. As a longtime breeder of show dogs, myself, I know that there are good and valid reasons beyond simple aesthetics for the removal of canine dewclaws. I ALSO know that only a VERY few breeds possess REAR dewclaws, and most that do have clauses in their AKC standard (description of the ideal specimen; standards are developed and written by each breed's parent National club; usually voted on by the entire membership, then approved and accepted by AKC) which require the dewclaws to be PRESENT, in dogs that are shown. So for "Prince" to have had rear dewclaws in the first place is unlikely, if he is husky, malamute, or shepherd crossed with wolf. And as wolf hybrids are NOT a recognized breed (by any Kennel Club I am familiar with), the animal's original human associates (particularly his breeder) would have removed his FRONT dewclaws, probably, because those are highly susceptible to injury in the adult animal: they are generally floppy, and easily hung up on fencing, which is likely to result in a very bloody mess. Removal in the adult animal can be challenging and difficult, especially because dogs WILL fuss at, lick, and chew on the foot post-op. AND IF a breeder is removing rear dewclaws (which can appear unexpectedly, in a litter, though I have never seen them in any of the breeds I and my 3 sisters and parents have been involved with, that covers almost 60'years), they would have removed the FRONT dewclaws, also. Other than that, which is really a small detail the average reader wouldn't notice (but any reputable breeder can't help noticing), the story flows really well. Another area I have personal experience with is parental abuse..... I actually FELT Pete's fear, and his determination and his defiance when ENOUGH became too much; I have been there. I know exactly what it feels like to be terrified of a father, and to tiptoe around him hoping he won't notice me THIS time. I know that moment when you just can't take any more, I was 16 when I experienced it; and I KNOW what it feels like to have a father lose it altogether and attempt murder; I believed Pete's story utterly because I have lived those experiences and those confused feelings. YOU will believe because it is really well written, so even though you hopefully cannot claim first hand knowledge, you will know Pete too, as you will know Lucy, Calvin, and Justin. The author doesn't just stereotype characters, she fleshes them out thoroughly. I recommend this book to any reader who enjoys truly good writing, and a story that is as relevant today as it is moving. If you believe interracial couples are wrong, you should move on. Review: So much more than I expected - I enjoyed this book. I really thought that this was going to be a book about a dog based on the cover. I obviously did not read the book's summary prior to starting this audiobook. There is a dog in the book but that dog is really not the main focus of the story. This was a story about race, love, and what really makes up a family. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this wonderful story. This book is told from two points of view. Dr. Lucy takes care of animals and the occasional human that comes to her for help. She lives a rather isolated life on her ranch and likes it that way. Pete is a 12 year old boy that happens upon a wounded dog laying on the side of the road and feels compelled to help. Pete finds help for the dog in Dr. Lucy and so much more. The characters in this book were wonderful and they all had their own complex story to tell. Dr. Lucy has been through a lot. The book is set in a time where people do not want to take a female doctor seriously so Lucy uses her skills to help animals. Pete has had a lot to deal with in his short life. Despite the way he is treated, he is still such a good kid and works hard to do what he feels is right. Justin and his father, Calvin, are new in town. The town has not been welcoming to them and has treated them poorly because of the fact that they are African American. I loved the way that the relationships between these characters developed. If the rest of the world would simply go away, these four people would be very happy. Pete and Justin have so much in common and I loved watching their friendship progress. Lucy goes from being alone most of the time to have a real connection to Pete, Justin, and Calvin. Everything about their interactions seemed natural and it made me very angry that the local citizens did everything they could to not allow any of the connections to exist. The narrators both did a great job with this story. I really do enjoy it when audiobooks utilize multiple narrators. Nick Podehl did a great job with Pete's point of view which was no small task since the character is a 12 year old boy. Teri Schnaubelt voices the parts that were told from Dr. Lucy's point of view. Both narrators were able to bring a lot of emotion into the story telling and were very pleasant to listen to for long periods of time. I would not hesitate to listen to either of these narrators again in the future. I would recommend this book to others. This was a very well told story that really care about the characters. This was the first book by Catherine Ryan Hyde that I have read but I wouldn't hesitate to read more of her work in the future. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #34,873 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #30 in Add Audiobook for $3.99 or Less #240 in American Historical Romance (Books) #264 in Historical Literary Fiction | ## Images ![Say Goodbye for Now - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91oTlRzcjaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well HELLO and double HELLO! *by R***R on February 15, 2020* Add a TRIPLE WOW to that! I am a fairly voratious reader of many genres. It takes something really special to gain my entire focus. No spoilers here, and I won't summarize the plot. If you are at all like me, you've already read the editor's summary, and now you want to know what other readers THINK. This is the first of Ms Hyde's books I have read,but it will not be the last. Her writing style flows like a calm river, supremely readable and enjoyable. Her character development and descriptions are in-depth and entirely believable, you can SEE these people, and I feel like I know them; and that I would easily recognize them if I were to encounter them..... anywhere. Even though I have a horrible memory when it comes to faces and the names that go with them! I LIKE these people, the main characters; and I DETEST the characters that the author has included who are narrow minded and judgemental. I have often wondered, myself, WHY it is that most people think it is their right to know all the private details of other peoples' lives.... I mean, knowing a lot about a politician might be important, but that is someone you are, ideally, trusting to represent you. I was initially attracted to the book because of the cover art. I didn't at first even notice the boys, I liked the dog. And HE is also a well developed character. In fact, the only real error I found in the book came when Dr Lucy was examining the injured animal that Pete brought to her. As a longtime breeder of show dogs, myself, I know that there are good and valid reasons beyond simple aesthetics for the removal of canine dewclaws. I ALSO know that only a VERY few breeds possess REAR dewclaws, and most that do have clauses in their AKC standard (description of the ideal specimen; standards are developed and written by each breed's parent National club; usually voted on by the entire membership, then approved and accepted by AKC) which require the dewclaws to be PRESENT, in dogs that are shown. So for "Prince" to have had rear dewclaws in the first place is unlikely, if he is husky, malamute, or shepherd crossed with wolf. And as wolf hybrids are NOT a recognized breed (by any Kennel Club I am familiar with), the animal's original human associates (particularly his breeder) would have removed his FRONT dewclaws, probably, because those are highly susceptible to injury in the adult animal: they are generally floppy, and easily hung up on fencing, which is likely to result in a very bloody mess. Removal in the adult animal can be challenging and difficult, especially because dogs WILL fuss at, lick, and chew on the foot post-op. AND IF a breeder is removing rear dewclaws (which can appear unexpectedly, in a litter, though I have never seen them in any of the breeds I and my 3 sisters and parents have been involved with, that covers almost 60'years), they would have removed the FRONT dewclaws, also. Other than that, which is really a small detail the average reader wouldn't notice (but any reputable breeder can't help noticing), the story flows really well. Another area I have personal experience with is parental abuse..... I actually FELT Pete's fear, and his determination and his defiance when ENOUGH became too much; I have been there. I know exactly what it feels like to be terrified of a father, and to tiptoe around him hoping he won't notice me THIS time. I know that moment when you just can't take any more, I was 16 when I experienced it; and I KNOW what it feels like to have a father lose it altogether and attempt murder; I believed Pete's story utterly because I have lived those experiences and those confused feelings. YOU will believe because it is really well written, so even though you hopefully cannot claim first hand knowledge, you will know Pete too, as you will know Lucy, Calvin, and Justin. The author doesn't just stereotype characters, she fleshes them out thoroughly. I recommend this book to any reader who enjoys truly good writing, and a story that is as relevant today as it is moving. If you believe interracial couples are wrong, you should move on. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much more than I expected *by C***N on March 31, 2018* I enjoyed this book. I really thought that this was going to be a book about a dog based on the cover. I obviously did not read the book's summary prior to starting this audiobook. There is a dog in the book but that dog is really not the main focus of the story. This was a story about race, love, and what really makes up a family. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this wonderful story. This book is told from two points of view. Dr. Lucy takes care of animals and the occasional human that comes to her for help. She lives a rather isolated life on her ranch and likes it that way. Pete is a 12 year old boy that happens upon a wounded dog laying on the side of the road and feels compelled to help. Pete finds help for the dog in Dr. Lucy and so much more. The characters in this book were wonderful and they all had their own complex story to tell. Dr. Lucy has been through a lot. The book is set in a time where people do not want to take a female doctor seriously so Lucy uses her skills to help animals. Pete has had a lot to deal with in his short life. Despite the way he is treated, he is still such a good kid and works hard to do what he feels is right. Justin and his father, Calvin, are new in town. The town has not been welcoming to them and has treated them poorly because of the fact that they are African American. I loved the way that the relationships between these characters developed. If the rest of the world would simply go away, these four people would be very happy. Pete and Justin have so much in common and I loved watching their friendship progress. Lucy goes from being alone most of the time to have a real connection to Pete, Justin, and Calvin. Everything about their interactions seemed natural and it made me very angry that the local citizens did everything they could to not allow any of the connections to exist. The narrators both did a great job with this story. I really do enjoy it when audiobooks utilize multiple narrators. Nick Podehl did a great job with Pete's point of view which was no small task since the character is a 12 year old boy. Teri Schnaubelt voices the parts that were told from Dr. Lucy's point of view. Both narrators were able to bring a lot of emotion into the story telling and were very pleasant to listen to for long periods of time. I would not hesitate to listen to either of these narrators again in the future. I would recommend this book to others. This was a very well told story that really care about the characters. This was the first book by Catherine Ryan Hyde that I have read but I wouldn't hesitate to read more of her work in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ another heart felt, well developed story *by P***E on May 21, 2026* I love her books. Their characters are well developed, and I feel as if I know them personally. This story line of Petey is heart breaking, then he grows to become a wonderful young man, and I was hard pressed to deny w/o Dr.Lucy he might have turned out to be just like this dad! A bitter old grouch. And the progress of Dr. Lucy from a bitter, meen heart broken woman to this loving woman who took in a stranger and raised him as her own! They changed each other. And hopeful people will see each other as human beings! Our genetics are our genetics, we have no control over that. 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