Rescued : what second-chance dogs teach us about living with purpose, loving with abandon, and finding joy in the little things
Zheutlin, Peter2017
Books, Manuscripts
Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselves. In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us, such as: - How to "walk a mile in a dog's paws" to get a brand-new perspective - Living with a dog is not one continuous Hallmark moment--but it's never dull! - Why having a dog helps you see your faults and quirks in a new light, even if you can't "shed" them completely - How to set the world right, one dog at a time For anyone who loves, lives with, or has ever wanted a dog, this charming book shows how the dogs whose lives we save can change ours for the better too.
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Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, 2017.©2017.
Collation:
xxi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
"A TarcherPerigee Book."Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Saving Albie -- Setting the world right, one dog at a time -- Home is where the dog is -- Life isn't always a beach... but sometimes it is -- Dogs will be dogs -- Keeping things in perspective--the canine way -- The healing power of dogs -- Finding the four-pawed fountain of youth -- Lives well lived -- Come on, get up, it's a new day!
ISBN:
9780143131175 (paperback)
Dewey class:
636.7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
350849
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 636.7 RES | Available |