Dogs of Dreamtime: A Story About Second Chances and the Power of Love
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Book Overview
When does a dog's behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept? Karen Shanley tackles this question in lyrical prose and brings to life her relationships with three very different dogs: Kiera, Molly, and Magic, who all manage to capture Shanley's heart. Dogs of Dreamtime makes readers take a long, hard look at what matters most in life, and what does not--what can and cannot be controlled. This is a touching story that will stay with readers forever.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1599210851
ISBN13:9781599210858
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Lyons Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
I will read this over and over!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
What a truly wonderful book. I was often moved to tears while reading it. A word of advice to anyone who reads it is that you skip the Prologue until after reading Chapter 12 (up to page 171). I fortunately never read these so had skipped it and was so glad I did. Had I read it first I would have already known everything that would happen and wouldn't have been able to enjoy the book as it is written.
If I could give this 10 stars, I would.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
For anyone who's done a lot of learning and growing with their dogs, and handled the inevitable curve balls thrown along the way, you'll totally relate, and smile and nod with recognition. This is a book that will get you laughing and crying and thinking, and loving your dogs more than you already do. A book not to be missed!
Amazing Story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
With the popularity of dog memoirs, it's hard to know what's worth your time or money. If you like books that paint the dog as wrong, incorigable, untrainable, or owners as alpha know-it-alls or instant experts, this book is not for you. If you enjoy a great read that also happens to be a great dog story, full of heart and incredible twists and turns, you will find Dogs of Dreamtime well worth your while. This book has earned a place on my "keepers" bookshelf.
Loved it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Loved this story. It tells of the heartbreaks and hardships of dog ownership. Of an owner learning along the way and finding peace with the decisions she has made.
Stories of love and commitment
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Dogs of Dreamtime is a wonderful story full of love and commitment between Karen, her dogs and her family. If you want to read a book that you can't put down and one that makes you both happy and sad than this is the one for you. Karen makes her stories come alive and you may see yourself in one of her chapters. In reading what she went through with her beloved dogs shed some light on similar events in my life that were painful and left me wondering if I had done the right thing. There are many challenges and victories we all face with our dogs and this book gives much insight on problem solving. I hope there will be a sequel as wonderful as the first.
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