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Summary: Not What I Was Expecting
Review: I was expecting a cute story about Jazzy the Yorkshire Terrier, but this story was all about Cindy Adams, A gossip columnist for the New York Post. She was a good friend of the Shaw of Iran and is a friend to Imelda Marcos...that is a big hint. Not only is her constant name dropping annoying, but her trials and tribulations in adjusting to a new dog are tedious. And, just a side note...what self-respecting breeder would place one of her dogs in a home she has not personally investigated? I don't know Cindy Adams and I've never read her column. Maybe if I cared about her I would have enjoyed this book. But I don't and I didn't.
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Summary: totally irrelevant
Review: In a word that is every changing, here is a fun quick read book, about a spoiled dog, and an equally spoiled owner. Anyone who runs out the middle of the night to get their beloved frozen yogurt, because her darlings does something wonderful will relate to this quick, enchanting read. Let's all hope that we return to this life as a spoiled pet.....
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Summary: LOVABLE YORKIE TRAINS OWNER
Review: In times of stress we need a light and joyful book to read. Jazzy is a tiny dynamo Yorkie who can getyou to smile or even laugh out loud! He was a gift to a grievingwidow and wasted no time in getting his owne's attention centered on him. Cindy Adams, awell known celibrity columnist,runs into fellow stars and Jazzy takes over the introductions andalmost everbody's hearts with cutetricks well known to dog owners.But you don't have to own or lovea dog to appreciate the disdainof Jazzy toward stars from ImeldaMarcos,Barbara Walters, GeorgePatacki, Ernest and Tova Borgnine to kngs and queens of other countries.Imagine Jazzy chewing on a purple alligator shoe that matches all the other accesoriesof a world famous designer who didn't bring along a spare outfit.As Judge Judy said, "Toss theProzac, trash the Zoloft, cuddleup with this book...." You can'tafford to miss this hilarious book so well written you will keep it close to cheer you up at theturn of a page. It rates 10 stars!
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Summary: In Memory of Jazzy
Review: Last night I read Ms. Adam's column about the death of her beloved Jazzy in August of this year. She is only now talking about it publicly. She said she told hardly no one at first, lying in the fetal position on her bed, barely able to cope with what had happened. Jazzy was only 3 years old and died from a mysterious, deadly ailment while spending the weekend in the country.
Reading about Jazzy's death and Ms. Adam's sorrow and anger moved me deeply. There is no greater or purer love than the love of a dog. There is no greater pain than losing those creatures with the shining eyes full of love and trust. Yes, they need us, but how dependent we become on them.Rest in peace, Jazzy. Hang in there, Cindy.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: Many dog lovers, like me, bought this book hoping to enjoy yet another positive experience of someone whose life was improved by the presence of a dog. On the contrary, I found the book very disappointing and downright annoying. It was an insult to any responsible dog owner who values proper puppy training and exemplified irresponsible dog owner traits that non-dog lovers love to hate - all the more famous dog owners must be truly embarrassed to be mentioned in this book. Yorkshire Terriers are wonderful dogs but I doubt anyone is inspired to run out and buy one after this dribble. The book itself was an opportunity to name drop, smear individuals, and show off. I wouldn't recommend "The Gift of Jazzy" for any adult or child.
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Summary: How NOT to raise a Yorkie
Review: Miss Adams uses this book to see how many names she can drop along with showing how not to raise a puppy. Naturally we all know that she must be a millionaire simply by being married to Joey Adams for many years, but more of the book is about her luxurious life and her famous friends than about Jazzy. Poor thing, no wonder he "whoopsed" so many times with the diet he had.
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Summary: Someone to love as well as to love you
Review: The passing of Cindy Adams' husband Joey is heart wrenching and it was understandably hard on her. No matter how sick a loved one is, and no matter how much "logic" says that they are better off to be loosed from all that suffering, there is something in us that still doesn't want to see the person go. I also believe that we need to GIVE love as well as receive it. And when Jazzy, a precious Yorkshire Terrier, appeared in Cindy's life it was somebody for her to love. Not a replacement -- but a genuine and healthy outlet for love and affection. It is impossible for any true dog lover not to identify with this story. I was single when I got Macho, my Boston Terrier, and as important as it was to have someone love me, it did as much good or more to have someone TO LOVE, and Macho was definitely that, just as Jazzy was for Cindy Adams. And when Macho went to Doggy Heaven and I adopted Barbie (my Chihuahuah mix) I never expected that she would replace the dog I lost -- but it was an opportunity to love someone and to give. And while I can't read Cindy Adams' mind, I'll bet that Jazzy filled the same place in her life. It was wonderful to read about her love for this little animal and to know that many other people feel the same way. I've not read anything "(yet) about Jazzy's passing -- I'll probably cry like a little kid when I do. Cindy --if you're reading this, do consider getting yourself another dog! It won't replace Jazzy, but as with him, it will be another very worthy outlet for love and affection.
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Summary: Someone to love as well as to love you
Review: The passing of Cindy Adams' husband Joey is heart wrenching and it was understandably hard on her. No matter how sick a loved one is, and no matter how much "logic" says that they are better off to be loosed from all that suffering, there is something in us that still doesn't want to see the person go. I also believe that we need to GIVE love as well as receive it. And when Jazzy, a precious Yorkshire Terrier, appeared in Cindy's life it was somebody for her to love. Not a replacement -- but a genuine and healthy outlet for love and affection. It is impossible for any true dog lover not to identify with this story. I was single when I got Macho, my Boston Terrier, and as important as it was to have someone love me, it did as much good or more to have someone TO LOVE, and Macho was definitely that, just as Jazzy was for Cindy Adams. And when Macho went to Doggy Heaven and I adopted Barbie (my Chihuahuah mix) I never expected that she would replace the dog I lost -- but it was an opportunity to love someone and to give. And while I can't read Cindy Adams' mind, I'll bet that Jazzy filled the same place in her life. It was wonderful to read about her love for this little animal and to know that many other people feel the same way. I've not read anything "(yet) about Jazzy's passing -- I'll probably cry like a little kid when I do. Cindy --if you're reading this, do consider getting yourself another dog! It won't replace Jazzy, but as with him, it will be another very worthy outlet for love and affection.
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Summary: True dog lovers will love and identify with this book!!!
Review: This is one of the funniest books I have ever read...and definitely the funniest I've read in a long time. Being a dog lover and owner myself, I could identify with so much she wrote about especially how much company Jazzy was after her husband died...for me it was my dad. You will read some strange things in this book about how she raised Jazzy but we are all guilty of treating our dogs in ways that are strange to others. I especially enjoyed this book since, like Jazzy, my dog has a mind completely her own and does what she wants no matter how much training she has had. "The Gift of Jazzy" is a wonderful book!
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Summary: The book we all need to read at this point in time...
Review: This wonderful book is not only a tribute to a beautiful little friend, it shows us that we should think less of ourselves, and reach out and love everyone and everything around us...
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