Hastings, Minnesota author and former educator Diane Davies shares the true story behind Willy’s Broken Heart, a children’s book inspired by the friendship of two rescue dogs, Willy and Bailey. After Bailey’s death—and the sudden loss of Diane’s husband of 53 years—their story became a compassionate exploration of childhood grief, honest conversations, healing, and the love and memories that remain.
Hastings, Minnesota author and former educator Diane Davies shares the true story behind Willy’s Broken Heart, a children’s book inspired by the friendship of two rescue dogs, Willy and Bailey. After Bailey’s death—and the sudden loss of Diane’s husband of 53 years—their story became a compassionate exploration of childhood grief, honest conversations, healing, and the love and memories that remain.