Tails Of Devotion

If you and your pet could communicate by paper, what would you write to each other? That is the question posed to the 58 families featured in Tails of Devotion. Their notes will make you laugh, cry, nod in agreement, smile and wag your tail. Coupled with over 200 photographsy, Tails of Devotion is a heart warming, intimate book at the bond we share with the animals in our lives.

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Tails of Devotion" is a heartwarming anthology that brings together dog owners and enthusiasts from across the UK to celebrate the unwavering love and devotion our furry companions bring into our lives. Within these pages, you'll find a delightful mix of stories, ranging from the comical escapades that leave us in stitches, to the heartrending moments that bring tears to our eyes, all the way to those tender tales that warm even the coldest of hearts. This collection is a testament to the extraordinary bond between humans and their four-legged friends, reminding us of the profound joy and love that dogs bring to our world

A powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief. An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and forgiving. “Affection without ambivalence” is how Sigmund Freud described the connection. “No matter how awful the day, or how awful I am behaving at any given moment, George doesn’t care,” writes journalist John Dickerson. “He finds me smoldering in my chair and dashes to my lap.” Our lives are intricately intertwined with our pets, and together, over time, we establish rituals that are as steady as a metronome. It’s no wonder the grief is crushing when they depart—even those who’ve had time to prepare describe feeling stunned, devastated, and cracked in two. “We were a bit broken up over the death of our black Persian cat,” crime novelist Raymond Chandler confessed. “When I say a bit broken up, I am being conventional. For us it was a tragedy.” Nobel Prize–winning author V. S. Naipaul described the experience as “calamitous,” and writer May Sarton called it a “volcanic eruption of woe.” Poet Emily Dickinson was so bereft she asked for help: “Carlo died,” she announced in a letter to her friend Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1866. “Would you instruct me now?” The Book of Pet Love and Loss is a collection of quotations—poignant thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs, and other original sources—from beloved cultural figures who understood this singular experience so deeply, they felt compelled to write about it. This book dignifies the profound connection we share with our animal companions, but it also provides solace as mourners document their heartache over the loss of their cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other animals—even, in the case of Pablo Neruda, a mongoose. Their comforting and wise words are what every animal lover needs on this journey of heartbreak and healing.

Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.

If you've ever felt the healing power of a cat's purr, then this book is for you. The heartwarming and entertaining stories were inspired by real cats and the lessons they teach all of us by their devotion and affection. This collection of stories will surely touch your heart, and spark treasured memories of your own... shared with a cat.

It all began with a picture drawn one random day, but really the lessons and memories of Narnia have been touching many lives for many years. For the rare few, Narnia is a place so much more than just an imaginary land. Lewis had always intended his books to be a guide to find the "real" Narnia and more importantly the "real" Aslan. If you are one of those who would like to know what it really means to be "on Aslan's side" , then this book is for you. Learn from heart-warming characters such as Puddleglum and Reepicheep. Are you ready to start living like a Narnian? About the Author Nicole Enyart is author to two previous books, The Prince and the Pirate and Angels Unawares. She attended Bible College where she received her bachelor's in elementary education and is currently working toward her master's degree in the same field. She currently teaches junior high and high school science, history, and physical education at a Christian private school. She truly enjoys being that "crazy science teacher" with the pet tarantula, whose experiments may sometimes blow up. As well as being the drill sergeant PE teacher, whose class is called "torture Tuesday" oh so fondly. Most of all, she loves her God and Savior and does her best every day to glorify Him (Psalms 46).