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 Well done in every way - pictures, quotations, narratives, and life lessons October 18, 2009
Tom Dykstra (Bellevue, WA USA)
As I write this, the "most helpful positive review" is the one by Donald Mitchell, and it would difficult to improve on the completeness and accuracy of that one. Everything about the book is well done: the pictures that preface each lesson, the quotations that introduce each lesson, the stories about the authors' experiences with their dogs that form the narrative part of the lessons, and the interpretations of the lessons we should draw from the dog stories. The interpretations are often illustrated with additional well-chosen quotations of the sort only a philosophy professor could find. A few of the dog stories don't perfectly match the associated lessons, but the dog stories are fun or instructive in themselves and the lessons are valuable in themselves, and there was no part of the book where I thought the authors were wasting my time. As other reviewers have said, the "lessons" are each fairly independent and you can pick and choose and read out of order. I started that way but enjoyed them so much that I ended up going back to the beginning and reading all the way through.
 Great feel-good book September 3, 2008
STAR Rescuer
The authors of this book have put together a practically seemless yet intertwining collection of personal experiences with and lessons learned from their beloved dogs.
If you're looking for profound philosophy, you'll want to go elsewhere. But if you simply want to take into consideration some stories and thoughts that might help you better enjoy your daily living, buy this book!
An easy read that you can pick up any time you need a dose of emotion, this book is great for all people- not just dog lovers.
Cute little short story book August 25, 2008
Andrea L. Siegall (stamford, ct)
The book is filled with 2-3 page short stories about dogs and what they teach you in life - stuff like to be patient, to help others, to be available for help FROM others, etc. Quite a refreshing book when you want to be able to pick up a book for a second and read only a little. Good gift for dog lovers :)
Canine wisdom is full of heart, intelligence and wit November 5, 2007
Barbara G. Cox (Gainesville, FL United States)
I use Matt Weinstein's collection as one of my regular meditation books, picking whatever chapter speaks to my needs that day. The topic "Dogs Don't Hold a Grudge" is especially good for me. I want to let go of grudges as easily as my canine friends do. I watch dogs at the park going after a toy or treat, missing out, then running away with their tails still wagging. I want to be able to drop resentments on the spot the way they do. This book is full of affection and appreciation for dogs and what they can show us about living a happier, saner life. I keep coming back for more copies of the book because it makes such a wonderful gift for friends. One friend told me he was reading book in the airport in the crowded gate area and couldn't hide his tears.
How could anyone not love this book?
Humorous and serious at the same time February 15, 2007
J. J. Walter (Raytown, Missouri United States)
I loved this book! Actually, this is my second copy. I lent it out, never got it back, so I ordered another copy! It's easy to read but hard to put down. Very well written. Sweet without being syrupy.
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