Pages: 200
Genre: NonFiction
Source: I received a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own. I was not compensated in any way.
From Goodreads:
Do you believe in second chances? Real Dogs Don't Whisper
book is about second chances and miracles. Special needs dogs teach their human
about life and how to believe and live in the moment. Award winning, Real Dogs
Don't Whisper is more than a book about dogs - it's a book about life. Named
Winner for the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards, Alex Carroll Radio
Publicity Sponsor's Choice. 2013 Silver Award Winner in Readers' Favorite Non
Fiction, Animals/Pets category. 2013 Finalist in Readers' Favorite Awards,
Animals/Pets category. 2013 Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards,
Animals/Pets category. 2013 Finalist in the "Animals/Pets: Narrative
Non-Fiction" category by International Book Awards. Real Dogs Don't
Whisper is about rescue dogs that were ready to be given up on because they
have special needs. It is about how these special four taught their human,
Kelly, about life. Real Dogs Don't Whisper: Life Lessons from a Larger than
Life Dog! (and his Owner), is the true story of a remarkable family as told in
a unique way by both Kelly Preston, the owner of the household, and her spunky,
hilarious, nine-year old Lhasa Apso, Mr. MaGoo. Kelly, Mr. MaGoo, Buffy, Carla
Mae, and Betty Boop. A girl, her two Lhasa Apsos, one Cocker Spaniel, and one adorable
mutt - each with their own challenging set of difficulties to overcome. One
puppy has serious neurological disorders. Two were severely abused. All are on
a journey of discovery. Together, learning love and patience along the way,
they have grown and thrived. And perhaps none so much as the girl.
My Thoughts:
This is a wonderful book.
You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy this book. I grew up on a farm much like the author
did. We raised pigs. We rented out our fields to neighboring
farmers. We always had 1-2 dogs and loads of cats. I was the cat lover in the family and
everyone else the dog lovers. We took in
dogs that were dropped off in the country and found their way to our house, or
dogs that were given to us because someone had abused them and they needed a
good home. I could identify with the
author in so many ways. There is a lot of work that goes with taking in pets
like this. There are ups and down. There
are times when you are overjoyed by what your dog is doing and then there are
times that are tough to deal with. Kelly
has gone above and beyond with her dogs.
She has taken in dogs with a plethora of medical and personality
disorders that would prompt others to put them down.
Another reason to read this book is because of the sheer
humor found in it. The book starts out
being told by Kelly’s co-writer and dog, Mr. Magoo. His humor in the way he sees things makes the
story flow. The books is peppered with pictures of her dogs throughout the
years. I am so glad I was given the
opportunity to read and review this book.
It is one I will definitely cherish and recommend to my friends.