Synopses & Reviews
We know that animals help the disabled, war veterans, the aged. Groundbreaking surgeon, cancer specialist, and author Bernie Siegel has seen this in his own life and in those of his patients. The true stories Bernie (as he prefers to be called) has here compiled include delightful tales from the Siegel Family Zoo” where squawks, purrs, chirrups, squeaks, barks, and the like filled the house.” In sections including Paw Professors,” Sometimes They Just Know,” and Grief and Forgiveness,” other contributors reveal animals as teachers and messengers, doctors and nurses, miracle workers, and guileless clowns. Bernie offers meditations after each section ways for the reader to really let the import of each story into their own lives. Anyone with an animal, an appreciation for the inspirational, or simply the need for a smile will treasure this celebration of animals as a source of love, and maybe even miracles.
Review
The Siegel Zoo, as described in this wonderful book, sounds like my kind of place! Many families experience the healing and love of animals, and this book describes amazing and miraculous encounters between people and their furry friends.”
Marty Becker, DVM, chief veterinary correspondent for The Dr. Oz Show
There are great books written by doctors, and there are great books written by animal experts, but what happens when those worlds collide? A calamitous, hilarious, marvelous new dimension where the animals we love teach us about healing, helping, howling, and living a more joyous life.”
Amelia Kinkade, author of Straight from the Horses Mouth
Bernie Siegels stories in all his books are like lamps in the darkness, lighting a path of joy and hope for people dealing with the health challenges of cancer and other diseases.”
from the foreword by Allen M. Schoen, DVM, author of The Compassionate Equestrian
What an extraordinary book! Dr. Bernie Siegel offers unprecedented insights into human and animal consciousness.”
— Allen and Linda Anderson, New York Timesbestselling authors and founders of Angel Animals Network
Synopsis
Dr. Bernie Siegel has long observed how relationships with animals have helped his patients, alleviating their suffering and heartbreak. Now, hes gathered many inspiring true stories, including delightful tales from the Siegel Family Zoo” where squawks, purrs, chirrups, squeaks, barks, and so on” fill the house. Other stories reveal animals as teachers and messengers, doctors and nurses, healers and miracle workers, and often as guileless clowns. Bernie writes that animals are here to show us how to be nonjudgmental and live better, healthier lives. Let these stories teach you, and apply their lessons to your daily life. If you have an animal, an appreciation for the inspirational, or simply the need for a smile, youll treasure this celebration of animals as a source of love, wisdom, and miracles.
A portion of the publishers proceeds from this book will aid Ark Angel Society.
About the Author
Retired surgeon Bernie S. Siegel speaks, writes, and runs support groups in his effort to empower patients. His books include Love, Medicine and Miracles and 365 Prescriptions for the Soul. He lives in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Freelance writer and editor Cynthia J. Hurn cowrote No Buddy Left Behind with Terry Crisp and The Art of Healing with Bernie S. Siegel. She lives in Somerset, England.