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Summary: For Anyone Recovering From a Lost Love
Review: A wonderful read for those of us who have know the love of a dog, the loss of a husband and have great admiration for President Truman.
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Summary: Says It All So Well!
Review: An entertaining narrative of Chihuahua personality and charateristics per se, as well as an astute insight into the complexities of emotions and perceptions while restructring life after the loss of a spouse. An excellent account of canine capers and especially personal renewal, spiced with humor and tears, says it all so well!
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Summary: Yes, I laughed and cried!
Review: I am always attracted to reading books about how "ordinary" people deal with loss and grieving, but I am also a big fan of Harry Truman, so when I saw the title of this book I bought it sight unseen which was fortunate. I really enjoyed the book and was deeply touched by the author's experience and appreciate her ability to honestly recount her painful experience. She is definitely a warm-hearted person I could see hanging out with, hence spending today with her book was quite rewarding.An added plus is her wonderful sense of humor. When I read about Truman (the dog) in Chapter 5 and their games of "Kiss and Cuddle," etc., I truly laughed until I cried. The death of the beloved cat Angel made me weep as my dear cat Harriet died this summer. I really appreciated the author's expression that animals are to be respected for the love and support that they bring to our lives. All in all, this was a great book and I am glad I got to spend a Sunday with it! I only wish there were more pictures of Truman, especially in his party hat!!!!
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Summary: For Anyone Recovering From a Lost Love
Review: I found this book while searching for manuals on how to raise my new chihuahua "baby." He came into my life not because I had lost someone to cancer like the author, but as a last-chance effort to get over a broken heart. In the end the cause of the loss didn't matter; I could totally relate to the author, her grief and the healing power of 6 pounds of atomic puppy. My thanks to the author for a book that was an integral part of my recovery and for validating all the feelings I thought were mine alone. This book is not for the literary snob, or high-brow reader; however, it's pure delight for anyone who thinks they'll never love again after a loss.
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Summary: A great story that has meaning
Review: I really related to this story as I too, lost my husband two years ago with cancer. Also my chihuahuas and cats and birds have been my salvation. I really understand where this lady is coming from. She did an excellant job of relating the real feelings one experiences with a death of a loved one. My hat is off to Mary Beth as a really great writer and may she find the happiness she deserves. I too, believe there is a connection with dog and God.Carole
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