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5 comments about Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America.

1. Granted, Winograd is a lawyer and not a writer, but the book is still interesting, well written, informative, alarming, infuriating, heartwarming, and inspiring. It is also fantastic because not only does it expose extreme irresponsibility and ineptitude on a grand scale, it offers sound advice and step by step instruction for remedying and improving the situation. It calls one to action rather than riling you up just to say "Doesn't this suck? Yes, it does! The end." It tells us how to end the killing, how to improve the lives of shelter animals, and how to reduce the number of animals entering shelters in the first place.
   
   I highly recommend this book. I finished it in two days because it was just so hard to put down. Really illuminating and inspiring.
   
   A No Kill nation is within our reach, if only we demand it. The animals deserve nothing less!



2. Finally, someone with a vision for reducing shelter deaths, a methodology to implement that vision, and the strength to share his dream through his writings...despite the naysayers! Compassion, not killing. What a breath of fresh air!
   
   Shelters are ensnared in their own failed methods. Mr. Winograd explains the failed methods, and provides a ray of hope or the future. No longer need any companion animal be killed as a result of defeatist attitudes rooted in the past.
   
   Feral cats have been maligned and persecuted for centuries...they definitely do not need to be rounded up and killed. Thank you for speaking up for cats!
   
   Our society has been punishing animal lovers instead of allowing them to become part of the solution to homeless pets. Limit laws, mandatory sterilization laws, oppressive pet fees and restrictions are all counterproductive. Foster care, public outreach, offsite adoptions, low cost high volume sterilization clinics, cooperation with volunteers and rescue groups...all part of the equation to reduce or even eliminate shelter deaths.
   
   Los Angeles has seen a 31% increase in shelter intakes since they passed their punitive mandatory sterilization law a year ago. Punitive, draconian laws are not effective in reducing shelter intakes...in fact, they produce the exact opposite effect...an INCREASE in shelter intakes.
   
   Mr. Winograd, on behalf of the many animals whose lives you have saved, THANK YOU!



3. This was a complete eye opener and should be a must read for every person, be they a pet lover or not.
   It should definitely be read by every person employed and volunteering at a rescue, shelter, local 'pound'. It proves that there is so much more that we can and must do.



4. Winograd presents a compelling history of the animal-sheltering movement along with an argument for the move toward what he terms the No Kill Equation. It is a quick, interesting read, and his passion is evident. Overall I would recommend it to others interested in the subject, but with a few reservations.
   
   On the positive side, the history of the ASPCA was very informative. I never knew about the origins of the organization, nor was I aware of how far from its roots it has strayed. It seems that things went wrong once the ASPCA took animal-control contracts from cities; at that point, it became all about the money rather than the animals. And that is why today we see depressing shelters run by bureaucrats, who often shun offers of help from idealistic volunteers.
   
   Winograd's central thesis seems to be that the high kill rate of most shelters is indicative of massive system-wide failure. He backs this up with details of shelters' success stories. When radical changes were made, positive results were achieved. Such changes included a focus on adoption to compete with commercial breeders, with more convenient hours of operation, better customer service, and clever PR; a focus on preventative measures, with low- or no-cost spay/neuter operations made available, counseling made available for behavioral problems, and funding made available for TNR; and a paradigm shift in which employees who clung to the old model of sheltering were fired.
   
   As a law-school grad, Winograd deftly dismantles some of the logical fallacies clung to by those mired in institutional inertia. Unfortunately, he engages in some of this sloppy rhetoric himself, most notably when he makes statements without citations and expects the reader to accept them as factual. There is also a rather embarrassing use of my favorite logical fallacy, reductio ad Hitlerum.
   
   There are scads of quotations and passages that are not attributed to their authors, and there are studies that are mentioned but not cited. For me, the biggest disappointment was the chapter on TNR (the trap/neuter/return method for the humane management of feral cats). In addressing the concern that feral cats have negative ecological impacts, Winograd mentioned a few studies with flawed methodology and attacked them on scientific grounds. There was usually enough information for me to be able to find these studies if I did the research -- however, negative evidence is not evidence. I wanted references to the scientifically valid studies that have apparently shown a benign effect that feral-cat colonies have on local ecosystems. Winograd, however, does not reference them. I can only assume that they're included in the 12-page bibliography, but I'm not going to locate and wade through every single one of those manuscripts to find the confirmation that I want. If this were a work of true scholarly merit, the author would have included citations, footnotes, and references to peer-reviewed scientific studies.
   
   At my old residence I trapped all of the feral and stray cats, took them in for sterilization, and released them back onto my property. I enjoyed watching them from a distance and observing their behavior, and knowing that I had made a difference was incredibly rewarding. Ferals and strays came to occupy a special place in my heart, and when I moved away I even took one of the friendlier ones with me -- he is a spoiled house cat now. Despite my love for feral cats, however, I'm not in denial about the potential impact they have on native wildlife. Maybe where I live, in an urban center, the impact is not so great, but even at the outskirts of my town feral cats have been connected with the deaths of some endangered bird species. I was delighted when Winograd pointed out that humans are the original invasive species, and I agree with his outlook. Feral cats exist only alongside humans, and we are responsible for far more habitat loss and species decimation. As long as there are human settlements, there will be feral cats, and extermination will not solve any wildlife-management quandaries.
   
   Still, in discussing this matter Winograd actually sunk so low as to play the Nazi card. In a common association fallacy, he connects a concern with maintaining native species to racism, claiming that native-plant gardens gained popularity in Nazi Germany. I don't know whether or not that's true (there was no citation), but even if it is, that is hardly relevant. The Nazis championed lots of things, vegetarianism included, but that doesn't automatically imbue an idea with evil. Nazis' gardens are not relevant; the scientific consensus is. And the current consensus is that invasive species are a threat to biodiversity, pure and simple. This means that feral cats, depending on where they live, are indeed a potential threat to biodiversity. Of course, humans are the original threat, and the cause of the feral threat.
   
   Another problem is the obvious lack of any editing. (If this book did have an editor, s/he should be fired.) I'm not just talking about the frequent descent into repetitive wordiness that could have been tightened up, or the irrelevant paragraph about Nazis that should have been removed altogether. I'm not just talking about the occasional sloppy and confusing wording that should have been rewritten and clarified. I'm talking about the abysmal copy errors. Misspellings; subject-verb disagreements (to his credit, this only happened with tricky words such as "criteria" and "data"); split infinitives (OK, no one cares about those anymore); and the biggest offender by far, the myriad punctuation errors. Sometimes there would be entire stretches of text in which errors appeared on every page. Maybe Winograd's ideas are valid, but the bad editing makes it seem like the work of an amateur.
   
   These flaws combine to detract from the perceived credibility of the material. I cannot, for example, use this text to argue with a TNR opponent, because Winograd gives no citations and I wouldn't want to use such an amateurish work as a primary source. I hope to see a second edition in which the repetitive screeds are tightened up or eliminated, footnotes and references are attached to quotations and statements of fact, and the text is expanded to include references to solid scientific studies.
   
   One criticism of this book is that No Kill shelters only push more responsibility for killing onto traditional shelters. This misses the point, because as Winograd shows, there are positive steps we can take to make things better than they are now. Even if 100 percent No Kill will never be achieved, it doesn't mean we can't abandon old models and move forward. The status quo is an obvious failure and a paradigm shift is greatly needed in order to reduce unnecessary suffering. The author gives us hope that we really can make things better.



5. I was very surprised at some of the information in this book. The only association I have with shelters is the first and only dog (so far) I have gotten from one.
   
   I found the book very interesting, but at some points, I felt like the author was repeating the same thing over and over again. After a while, I started skimming until I came to a new section, to see if the information had changed.
   
   I believe that No Kill is an option in this society. There are a number of great local adoption and shelter agencies in my area. They may not be 100% No Kill currently, but they are trying, and that is the first step.

5 comments about Learning Their Language: Intuitive Communication with Animals and Nature.

1. As a writer of cat mysteries, I often speak to large groups of people, and they frequently ask about animal communication, since Marmalade, an orange tabby cat, (a major character in my mystery series) speaks in italics throughout the books. I answer that I know we can communicate with animals and hear what they say to us. As evidence I cite the story of Polly, my alarm clock cat. Whether people express belief or they raise their eyebrows at me, I send them to this book.
   
   I like the way Marta Williams emphasizes that we would get further by listening than by constantly telling animals what we think. They know what we think, because they're very good at listening already.
   
   When we take the time, as she suggests, to tell an animal "I admire your intelligence and beauty," we grow in the process. LEARNING THEIR LANGUAGE is a lesson in life skills that we all could use.



2. This is such a fascinating topic. If you want to dive deeper I recommend "Adam's Task: Calling Animals by Name," by Vicki Hearne, which combines animal training with philosophy, linguistics, and literary criticism. It'll certainly expand your understanding of human-animal communication. If you are an animal trainer-- or even just an animal lover-- it's definitely worth checking out.



3. This book helped me to understand the experiences I have had on my ranch with several of my anamals. I now know what took place and I agree with the author fully. I have actually used her tichnique on my "Best Friend" a Chocolate Lab, and it worked! I have also been the RECEIVER of messages.



4. Marta Williams has done an excellent job of organizing, presenting and providing scientific back-up for her information, where appropriate. She is a teacher in the true sense of the word and patiently guides students through all the pitfalls of negative mind traps, suggesting methods to overcome initial fears of failure.
   
   I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all who are truly interested in animal communication and feel it will be a good investment for you.



5. I just finished Learning Their Language, and am getting ready to re-read it, highlighter in hand. It is that good, if your goal is to gain expertise in animal communication. I began with Carol Gurney's book, The Language of Animals, which I felt was a good starter book. It sort of primes the reader for this book. Learning Their Language was extremely well written for use as a text book/learning tool (which is the reason I wanted it in the first place) using a good combination of Ms. Williams own experiences, the experiences of her students, and liberal "homework" assignments.
   
   This book goes a step further than most, offering techniques for communication with plants, rocks, and mountain ranges (to name a few) but Ms. Williams herself invites you to skip over any sections that are out of your range of comfort or your belief system. At the very least, when reading the plant/nature/landscape sections, you will come away with a sense that God can't be too happy with modern man's stewardship of all that we were graciously given. And that, in my humble opinion, is a lesson we should ALL learn.

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5 comments about We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of their Immortality.

1. This modern-day Pioneer family gave up a secure life as a tenured college Professor of Philosophy to venture West to the sparsely populated state of Montana, complete with primative living conditions and harsh winters. By doing so, they connected with the land, their many dogs and themselves. While reading the book, I obtained a new meaning of my love for our little companions, and why we are so willing to expose ourselves to the sorrow we know we will suffer when their short lives are over. I highly recommend the book!



2. On one level, this is a book about the Chases' retreat to Montana wilderness and their discovery of the treasures around them, including the Jack Russell Terriers they began to acquire. But it runs deeper than that, and explores what dogs are and need to be, and how breeders are ruining them by heeding human criteria, such as form and size, and ignoring the genetic traits that keep a breed viable and healthy.
   
   But this is also a love story, about how the Chases and their Jack Russells (and other pets) deal with each other, and how their differing personalities give and receive differing commitments and differing forms of love. There are passages of great tenderness here, but also passages of speculation: do animals have anything we might call a soul, anything that might transcend death? Might we ever be reunited with our pets beyond the grave?
   
   There is warning here as well: we stand on a precipice. If dogs continue to be bred for purely human criteria such as those imposed by the AKC, and not for those qualities that yield a healthy, athletic animal, the time is not far off when some breeds will be ruined. They will suffer more and more disorders such as deformity, and fewer live births.
   
   This is a love song, and we need to listen to Alston Chase's music.



3. For me this precious read is best served with tea, a cozy chair, and a ray of light pouring through a window. I waited each day for just the right moment to pick it up. It is a book to savor.
   
   I understand that Alston Chase is quite the intellectual - the author of several very heady reads. I have to say that in "We Give Our Hearts To Dogs To Tear" I can see the heart of the author, splayed for all the world to see.
   
   This book takes the reader aside from the hustle and bustle of life and drops into the true essence of living. Maybe that shift is seen through a canine friend's field of vision or maybe because of these canine friends Alston Chase has made that shift himself.
   
   "We Give Our Hearts To Dogs To Tear" is reflective of days gone by, of pioneers, and grit, and lasting love.
   
   Thank you for such an endearing read.



4. Alston Chase has gone against the popular grain with his fascinating account of life on the edge of the wild in Montana with several generations of real, sometimes difficult Jack Russell terriers. They may be "cute" but they are first and foremost working dogs, with bold hearts and ambitions bigger than their bodies. While he may make you cry, Chase is never cheaply sentimental. In a time when too many people reduce dogs to surrogate children or toys, he reminds us what remarkable creatures real dogs are, and how strong a bond they will make with their human partners.



5. I read "We Give our Hearts" in one sitting simply because I couldn't put it down. At variance with other "dog" books, this book delves into the man dog connection in a completely new way. Dr. Chase is a philosophy professor and his expertise in this area allows him to investigate our love for our animals in a believable and convincing way, and to answer the question about the soul of a dog. His experiences with his dogs and his love of the land make his ventures ring true. The photographs included portray his life in Montana. His unabashed love for the entities in his life that are meaningful flow beutifully. This book is a real treasure.

5 comments about It's a Dog's Life...but It's Your Carpet: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Four-Legged Friend.

1. This book makes a great gift for your dog loving friends! It's a funny, light and informative read. Dr. Lee gives plenty of advice and offers a compassionate and caring opinion, interspersed with lots of wit and sarcasm.



2. Lots of people have mentioned how funny this book is -- rather than echo those comments, I'll mention how touching and heart warming the book is too. The author is clearly an expert and is very funny, but the thing that stood out the most for me is how deeply she cares about our 4-legged friends.
   
   The author provides sage advice on how to best care for our dogs, maximize their quality of life, and even discusses the best options for when it is time to say goodbye. This book is a fantastic tribute to the slobering little buggers that bring joy to ours lives like nothing else in the world. Bravo Dr. Lee! Can't wait for more from you!



3. This book is funny and informative! It covers serious and not so serious questions with a sense of humor and some interesting facts. I couldn't put it down!



4. It's a Dog's LifeIt's a Dog's Life...but It's Your Carpet: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Four-Legged Friend
   
   A fabulous book full of humor and great information! Dr. Lee covers a lot of material left out of most books. I found myself laughing out loud reading this informative and entertaining book. A must read! J.Pantaleo



5. "I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
   A powerhouse. A tour de truth.
   I laughed. I cried. I lost 15 pounds!
   A must buy!"

5 comments about Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm.

1. As a first-time dog owner, and the owner of a cattle dog myself, I thought I would love this book. Katz is living my dream of farm life surrounded by a menagerie of animals. Even my dream wasn't enough to keep me going through this book.
   
   There's no real plot, just random observances from Katz on the nature of animals and ruminations on his, according to him, declining health. To say he sees animals as mere products, work partners but little else, is an understatement.
   
   This quote pretty well sums up how he feels about his dogs: "I can't for example, subscribe to the notion that the acquisition of every dog represents a lifetime commitment, a bond that must never be altered or broken... I don't believe that dogs possess much self-awareness or consciousness, despite a growing belief to the contrary. They're probably more intelligent than cows, and far more attached to people than sheep, but, like the other animals on the farm, they live in the moment, largely by instinct. They won't spend much time feeling miserable if a new owner provides affection, recreation, health care -- and dinner...I don't believe in taking extraordinary measures to keep dogs alive beyond their natural spans, not in a world where few humans have basic healthcare."
   
   He grumbles a lot about his health, how his back hurts constantly from the work, etc. even though he has several hired hands who provide his animals with the love he seems unable to give. He chides one for feeding treats to the animals, for assigning human meaning to their bland world as products.
   
   He lauds his collie, Rose, but mostly admires her work ethic. He admits she's a loner and has little to do with him. Meanwhile he sends her out even when she's sick, under the guise that she loves to work.
   
   He spends a great deal of time talking about people who say the farm is so well-run, the animals so cared for. He admits he quickly kills or gives away any animal that doesn't fulfill his notion of running a tight ship. He has what he calls a beloved dog put to sleep for biting. He has an ailing donkey shot and calls a man to haul off the carcass, seeming to thoroughly enjoy the "efficiency" of the task. He gives away a loving dog because he's found a new one.
   
   He calls his dogs sluts and whores because they seek attention from visitors. He frequently says he's unwilling to spend too much money on health care because these are, after all, only farm animals. He says he sincerely doubts there's anything going on inside his dogs' heads. He chalks them up to being motivated by nothing grander than the basic instincts of food and sex.
   
   Beyond all that though, the book plods along like life on the farm. He repeats himself, sometimes on the same page. There's no clear direction of where he's trying to go, he just mixes together events as they occur to him.
   
   This is one of the first books I've ever had to force myself to keep reading, and I regret that. I was looking forward to it. I grew weary of his complaints about how his perfect life was less than perfect -- so far from perfect as to almost be an annoyance. For all his supposed hard work, he comes off as exactly what he is, a spoiled big city author trying to pretend he's just "regular folk" while he stands among real farmers and talks about his "hobby farm." He admits he has no real reason to herd the sheep other than to revel in the "training" of his dogs.
   
   His treatment of his farm as a grand experiment reminds me of a kid with an ant farm, occasionally throwing new kinks into the stability just to see what will happen, dumping animals out like the disposable creatures he believes them to be when they require too much time, affection, or money.
   
   Anyone who loves animals and enjoys reading about them should try the James Herriot series instead. I won't read another book by this author not just because of his philosophy, but because he's a poor writer, and no one enjoys having to slog through a book, even in the last 15 pages.



2. While Jon Katz is controversial in some circles for non-professional dog management, his Bedlam Farm memoirs are captivating and gritty. They detail the activities of the farm's dogs, donkeys, sheep, cat, steer, chickens--and the man himself, who gets by with lots of support from more country-wise locals.
   
   With his flight from urban professionalism well-documented in A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me and Running to the Mountain: A Midlife Adventure, Katz continues the Bedlam Farm series with this book about his third year of "hobby farming" in upstate New York. He's been at it long enough to improve his lambing skills and to establish an Easter tradition (reading from St. Augustine to the dogs and then bringing the sheep down the meadow above the church).
   
   Katz writes without undue sentiment about farm life. He counts himself as a newcomer whose animals are "somewhere between products and pets." (p 29) The sheep-herding border collie, Rose, and the affectionate Labs Clementine and Pearl (the "Love Twins") are his constant companions; when a second border collie joins the menage, things get complicated. His wife lives and works in the city but to Katz's satisfaction is learning to enjoy her visits to the farm.
   
   I found this book more satisfying than the earlier The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me because Katz is so much more assured in farm matters. An entertaining read.
   
   Linda Bulger, 2008



3. This is the second book I have read by Katz. His connection with animals and his insight and understanding of their lives makes remarkable reading material. Katz is a gifted writer with the talented ability to clearly express his stories. I am a dog lover (own three and foster rescue dogs) and appreciate reading such detailed stories about dogs and their lives.



4. I listened to the audio version of this book. The reader's voice had a bit of gravel in it which made for a believable autobiographical narrative. Jon Katz will entertain you with stories of his animals, the farm, and his expositional speaking on what it all means to him. Life is ironic because what he says he believes versus what he does are not always the same thing. This may grate some readers - that is why I give this book 4 stars. Also one chapter on how to talk farmer really was not necessary for the story. A plus is that you fall in love with the animals when reading this book.



5. Jon Katz writes dog stories from the heart. His warm anecdotes of life with multiple animals at Bedlam Farm, in upstate New York, fill the reader with peace. Wrung emotionally and physically from living in the big city, Katz has bought Bedlam Farm and become a gentleman farmer. His choice brings with it new realities. Life on a working sheep farm is a far step from that of an apartment in Brooklyn. His wife Paula, a working woman in her own right, respects her husband's move but does not embrace the radical change for herself. She keeps a home in the city and hibernates to the farm on most weekends.
   
   The reality at Bedlam Farm is that much work needs to be done. Strong border collie stock, led by a dog named Rose, is the heart of the operation. Katz mourns the loss of his first dog-love, Orson, whose tumultuous life is chronicled in A GOOD DOG. Katz makes the best decision for the good of both the farm and the dog when Orson is put down. Orson's memory creeps onto the pages of DOG DAYS but in no way diminishes Katz's love for his remaining animals, of which there are many.
   
   Katz realizes early on that the key to a successful operation is having good people in charge. Trained as a writer, not as a farmer, he sees in Annie DiLeo his strong counterpart. She's compassionate and a balance for his pragmatism. He has the ultimate say, however, when tough decisions are required. When Katz becomes impatient, Annie communicates with the animals. Pearl and Clementine are two lovable Labs, while Rose (and soon Izzy) claims a border collie's right to sheepherding. Elvis, a new arrival to Bedlam Farm, creates a clamor of his own. He's a lumbering piece of flesh, a gigantic, apple-loving Brown Swiss steer. Four donkeys, a herd of sheep, a rooster, chickens and a barn cat complete the menagerie at Bedlam. Katz's limitation is his arthritic back. He finds the feeding, care and clean-up an increasing chore, especially in winter, so Annie's help is a daily welcome.
   
   When Katz receives a phone call from a friend, rescue-person Amy, he's hesitant to respond positively. Katz is drawn to rescue but realizes that it could become a preoccupation. He has helped Amy place a number of animals but has not welcomed one to Bedlam. A farm has sold; puppies need a home as does their parent, a three-year-old border collie named Izzy. Never housebroken, and raised mostly in a caged area outside, the dog's plight tears at Katz's sense of right. Izzy is an out-of-control hurler who thrives on human attention. His first ride in a car is home to Bedlam Farm with Katz. It's to be a temporary solution, but Izzy becomes a permanent fixture there. He even learns from Rose to herd the sheep and becomes quite good at it. According to Katz: "I loved him very much, and he had strongly attached himself to me."
   
   The clever chapter titles mislead. "The Whore of Bedlam" reminds one of saloons and devious living. Katz's whore turns out to be a lovable Labrador named Clementine. By definition, Katz conjectures that a prostitute is one who sells his or her favors. Clem, according to her owner, "will give it up --- anytime, anywhere --- for a sliver of beef jerky." He sees her love of all people not as disloyalty to him but as the quality he loves most about her.
   
   Katz's half-dozen books about animals throw his audience a bone that continues to please. His self-learned expertise on the rigors and joys of owning dogs, sheep, cows, donkeys and smaller farm animals is a story told with ease. I am an avowed Katz fan at present and eagerly anticipate more tales from Bedlam Farm. DOG DAYS is a book to warm the soul when one is weary.
   
   --- Reviewed by Judy Gigstad

5 comments about Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope.

1. Excellent horse stories about the human/horse connection. Good reading on how horses can mirror our emotions.



2. This book comprises a collection of 38 short essays, all submitted by different authors, about the special ways in which horses have impacted their lives. The essays are divided into four categories. "Love and Dreams" focuses on how a the love of horses can affect people; "Healing and Health" contains stories about lessons learned from equine health troubles, as well as ways in which horses have taught people about their own health; "Courage and Endurance" collects stories about equine heroes and horses that have inspired the people around them; and finally "Spiritual Connection and the Afterlife" explores the spiritual and religious experiences humans have had in connection with horses. After each essay the authors pose a question or two for the reader, designed to prompt reflection on how the story may relate to your own life. At the end of each section is a short, fictional "Ask Zeke" page, where the authors have posed a question to their friend's horse, Zeke, and then composed an reply as if Zeke himself were answering. The stories are a mixed bag of themes, and some impacted me more than others. If you aren't a particularly religious person, you may find a couple of the more supernaturally-oriented stories a little harder to relate to, but on the whole the essays presented here are heartfelt and touching. My favorite pieces were "Emily's Song," about a withdrawn, lonely young girl who finally comes out of her shell in order to help and even lonelier, more withdrawn pony, and "Miracles are Something to Believe In," written by a 12-year-old girl who's pony Lilly saved her life by, counter-intuitively enough, falling on her in a freak accident. The book is a quick and easy read, suitable for horse lovers of all ages, and well worth the time. "Angel Horses" would be a great gift for any horse lover, or a nice treat for yourself.



3. This was an inspiring book for a horse lover and Christian. Everything was as advertised.



4. This is a beautiful, inspirational collection of real life stories of the love, lessons learned and spirtiual connections that people have with horses.
   Each story is sensitively told in the own words of the horse's owner/or the person who has the story to tell.
   The book's major focus is on the spirituality and sensitivity of the horse and just how deep that goes in these beautiful creatures.
   A gentle plea for people to open their hearts and minds to the wisdom and love horses have to offer at all stages of their lives.
   I found the book to be touching and refreshing.



5. Moving, heart-tugging, heart-warming, encouraging. This book hits all of those emotions! A great gift for the animal Lover--especially of horses (of course!!) Short stories make it easy to pick up and put down for a busy schedule too.

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