Review: A Delightfully Soothing 'Tail', Unbridled Poetry in Motion...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2013
♥♥ A Heart-Inspiring 'insiders-look' into the World of Man's Best Friend... ♥♥The colorful characters so faithfully presented here in this vividly heart-warming arrangement of short stories, really do come alive and can be seen leaping, running and dancing across the pages in only a way that Pooches can! Swimming with children, diving for rocks, and long runs on the beach till the sun comes down are in order!The writer mentally transports you to the scenes in her book, and it really does feel as if you were there with her, to a place where time has no relevance and all there is, is the `wonder' of the present moment, shared with someone who loves you unconditionally!I found the writing to be almost poetic in nature, with beautiful pros and vivid portrayals of vast meandering landscapes, great cohorts & companions along the way, and only the richness that life `in the present' itself could bring. It was an easy read, but almost soothing. I personally read it with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, amongst the pin-drop silence of a lazy London Sunday afternoon, and felt warm and uplifted as a result, feeling I had been gently reminded of something I had forgotten...In today's world, and that of the proverbial rat-race, where life's meanings and it's pursuits are often scattered and skewed, this message could not be more fitting nor poignant, and felt that it's message, one of life's comforting joys; the love of an unwavering companion, especially that of a frenziedly curious, zesty, wiley, and ever-forgiving k9 can offer, was skillfully interwoven between the warming stories so masterfully told in the book. Although each story was short, they were no less warming, captivating or sweet.A must read for animal lovers, and a great introduction to those who haven't yet had the pleasure! I found this to be: A Heart-Inspiring 'insiders-look' into the World of Man's Best Friend...I highlighted many passages that stood-out and spoke to me; I especially liked the Chapter; `Adirondack Lake Dogs' ~ "And, so begins another summer vacation with the lake dogs." I had to spend afew minutes 'soaking-up' the picturesque Adirondack Lake vacation image the author so skillfully narrated, it's a place I didn't want to leave :)"The afternoon sun filters through the trees as Sam grabs Cassie's hand. They run, like small children who are late getting home for dinner."I felt this book really invites the reader to remember the really important things: "living in the present moment, taking time to play every day, and always, always following your heart."I am a firm believer that these kind, gentle, unassuming gifts from nature; do indeed, keep us all young!A final passage from the book which I'd like to leave with you: ~ "Their readiness is a magical place, the sweet spot where they live and, where they're always willing to take us. They open that door with a look or a wag of a tail. On the hard days, when I don't want to accept that invitation, I remember what's on the other side... and, I grab my treat bag and go."I thought this was apt and beautiful!An Enchanting Read...Pros: If you have ever had the pleasure of `knowing' a dog, you will find yourself smiling throughout!Cons: If you don't already have a 'faithful' breed; you may just Have to Run-out and Rescue a Lost One!I find myself smiling at the images this book has left me with, and almost reminds me of the deep-red and golden landscapes as found by way of the recent film starring a very handsome Zack Efron, titled: `The Lucky One', an adaptation of the 2008 Best-Selling Romantic Novel of the same name, by Nicholas Sparks, in which he plays a lonesome Marine; Logan who walks his dog Zeus all the way to Louisiana traveling through the landscape to eventually help a mysterious woman, and work in their family-run dog kennel...I'm Glad I read it, and highly Recommend it on a lazy day/or night, you'll be holding that pooch tight, after reading this!Much Love To You, the author for this book!Kathy! ~Your Work is an Inspiration to us All!Lots of Luv,~Layla ♥