What My Dog Has Taught Me about Life

I began reading this before bed one night and couldn't stop...this book is riveting! Dog and animal lovers NEED this book. The incredibly heartwarming and powerful short stories read like devotionals. If you have ever given your heart to a dog, you really must buy a copy of this book and have a box of tissues ready when you begin reading. You will most certainly learn or recall life lessons too valuable to forget.

A few minutes ago, I finished Mr. Stanley's book. I had wondered if there were others who learned from those special dogs who are insightful, attentive, intelligent and totally devoted. Obviously, Gary Stanley is one of those, and he communicates so well the blessings of sharing life with another of God's creatures.

Mr. Stanley's beautifully presented book sent my heart soaring and occasionally put a tear in my eye. If you have ever loved a dog, I predict you will enjoy this book. It's jacket will make it right at home on your coffee table, but this book will not just be a pretty decoration; it will be read and reread. Our family especially enjoyed reading it aloud to one another because it stimulated memories of our own dog and her antics. It is full of insight and love. I gave it to several friends and relatives for Christmas and the response was unanimous--THANKS for a great book!

The inspiring stories and their practical applications, the delightful photos, the endearing dogs, and the vulnerability of the writer make this book a must for everyone who has every been "owned" by a dog or wishes to be. The wisdom in the "Mutterings," the meaningful thoughts and scriptures in "Paws for Prayer," the tasty "Something to Chew on" sections, the artistic pen and ink drawings, the "photos that tell a story," and the paw prints throughout the book all add up to sheer delight. This is the perfect gift for dog lovers, even those who say they don't read.

You don't have to be a dog-lover to love this book (I prefer cats myself)! This is a book to be enjoyed at many levels. If you're looking for some belly laughs (mixed with a few tears), they're here. If you like witty one-liners, the book is filled with them. However, if you are willing to deal with spiritual insights that will challenge you to the depths of your soul, amazingly, they inhabit this little book as well. Each of the fifty stories is self-contained (but I defy anyone to stop with just one!). I've not read anything so enjoyable or stimulating in a long time! This book is a gem I'll return to again and again!