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and#8220;My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good.and#8221; and#8212;Jennifer Skiff andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;The Divinity of Dogs andlt;/Iandgt;is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the authorand#8217;s website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Youand#8217;ll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her ownerand#8217;s breast, a growth even doctors couldnand#8217;t find. Thereand#8217;s Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her ownerand#8217;s arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. Youand#8217;ll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And youand#8217;ll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when neededand#8212; dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The stories that make up andlt;Iandgt;The Divinity of Dogs andlt;/Iandgt;provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, andlt;Iandgt;The Divinity of Dogs andlt;/Iandgt;gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.
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and#8220;Jennifer Skiffand#8217;s miraculous book is filled with happy dog faces and inspiring stories that touch the canine-human bond.and#8221;
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and#8220;It can be easy to lose sight of the humanity we all share when so much turmoil exists over resources and money and power. But with something as easy as a book filled with love stories about dogs, it can be much easier to remember the kind of people we should all strive to be -- the kind who listen to our dogs a little more and the rest of the noise a little less.and#8221;
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andlt;xmlandgt; andlt;/xmlandgt;andlt;xmlandgt; andlt;/xmlandgt;and#8220;A perfect read for dog lovers and those wishing to adopt. An uplifting collection of stories about people who have had other-worldly experiences through their relationships with dogs."
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and#8220;A fabulous collection of personal accounts of how dogs have helped people. Ranging from near miracles to simply providing love and companionship, these accounts are all heartwarmingand#8230; a fabulous holiday gift for a dog loving friend or as a party exchange gift at your local dog club.and#8221;
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and#8220;Tissue alert, but in a good way. This is an uplifting book, perfect for this time of year. All these inspiring and#8216;touched by a dogand#8217; true stories are heartwarming, and filled with pure joy and#8211; the kind of innocent and absolute joy which dogs offer and inspire.and#8221;
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and#8220;...tells true stories of love, miracles and personal transformations involving dogs.and#8221;
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"One of the most inspiring collections of dog stories assembled."
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and#8220;This book should come with it's own box of tissues, because, trust me, you won't get through it without needing several. Some stories make you smile through your tears, some bring a tear because of the obvious bond between human and dog, but all of them will touch you in some way.and#8221;
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and#8220;packed full of inspiring, heartwarming, feel good to your bones stories about dogs and their people, and will definitely warm your heart and give you paws to just how much dogs help, love, comfort, uplift, guide, amaze, inspire and change peopleand#8217;s lives.and#8221;
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andlt;xmlandgt; andlt;/xmlandgt;"A beautiful book full ofandnbsp;true stories that show us that dogs are thatandnbsp;intangible alliance to a higher power, a divinity ofandnbsp;sorts; furry angels."andnbsp;
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"Reader advisory: Must be read with tissues! You don't have to be a pet lover to fall in love with these stories. andlt;iandgt;The Divinity of Dogsandlt;/iandgt; captures the unconditional love and loyalty of dogs and delivers it with one big wet kiss." and#8212;Carole Tomko, President of MyDiscoveryandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; "andlt;iandgt;The Divinity of Dogsandlt;/iandgt; is a fascinating read - bringing to life the very special, sometimes incredible, aspects of dogs, with whom we have the privilege to share our lives." and#8212;Clarissa Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of Dogs Trust - A Dog Is For Lifeandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8220;Every dog Iand#8217;ve had the privilege of knowing has imparted some special lesson, insight or transcendent gift to me. Itand#8217;s what they do. andlt;iandgt;The Divinity of Dogsandlt;/iandgt; captures the essence of dogs and their many gifts to humankind. Wonderful stories.and#8221; and#8212;Francis Battista, Co-founder of Best Friends Animal Societyandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#8220;This wonderful book is a treasure trove of fascinating stories that will entertain, inspire, enlighten, and amaze you. Soul-enriching.and#8221; and#8212;Lewis Regenstein, President of the Interfaith Council for the Protection of Animals and Natureandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; "I loved this book. andlt;iandgt;The Divinity of Dogsandlt;/iandgt; captures the beautiful non-verbal messages between people and their pets. It's a powerful page-turner!" and#8212;Debi Boies, co-founder of Pilots N Paws andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; "Do yourself a favor, read this book, adopt a dog and join the rest of us who know the secret of a happy life." and#8212;Karen Rhodes, President, Dogs' Refuge Home
Synopsis
From the bestselling author of God Stories, an uplifting collection of inspirational and heartwarming stories from people who have encountered the divine through their dogs.
"My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good." --Jennifer Skiff
The Divinity of Dogs is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the author's website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment.
You'll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner's breast, a growth even doctors couldn't find. There's Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner's arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You'll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you'll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when needed-- dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis.
The stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, The Divinity of Dogs gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.
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From the bestselling author of God Stories, an uplifting collection of inspirational and heartwarming stories from people who have encountered the divine through their dogs.There are 80 million dogs in the United States, and many of them profoundly touch the lives of the humans around them. They teach us about patience and love, they comfort us when we’re feeling most alone, and they even perform miracles. In The Divinity of Dogs, you’ll find dozens of inspiring and delightful examples of the many ways that dogs lead us to spiritual enlightenment.
You’ll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner’s breast where even a doctor couldn’t find it. There’s Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner’s arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You’ll be inspired by Luna the Retriever, who dragged her owner to safety, after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you’ll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when we need it—dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. In addition, throughout the book, the author weaves her own experiences with dogs, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, divorce, and a cancer diagnosis.
Together, the stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for millions of dog lovers everywhere.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Jennifer Skiff andlt;/bandgt;is an award-winning television producer, journalist, and author of andlt;iandgt;God Storiesandlt;/iandgt;. An advocate for animals, she is a Trustee of the Dogsand#8217; Refuge Home in Australia. She lives in Maine and Australia.