Hello, Goodbye, I Love You

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Summary: a moving story of a boy and his dog
Review: A well written, moving story of a seeing eye dog and the
sacrifices people make when raising them. A good book for
any age. This should inspire others to do the same.

Rating:
Summary: a moving story of a boy and his dog
Review: A well written, moving story of a seeing eye dog and the
sacrifices people make when raising them. A good book for
any age. This should inspire others to do the same.

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Summary: The heartbreak of letting go
Review: Based on a true story, Hello, Goodbye, I Love You: The Story Of Aloha - A Guide Dog For The Blind by Pamela Bauer Mueller is the story of a twelve-year-old young man named Diego Escobar and Aloha -- the dog he raised from puppyhood. At eighteen months, it was time for Diego to send his beloved canine companion off to guide dog school for formal training and a productive future as a guide dog for the blind. The heartbreak of letting go, and the joys of little miracles fill the pages of this compassionate true story which is especially recommended reading for dog lovers.

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Summary: Aloha's Love Journey
Review: Hello Goodbye I love You, is a great book that interweaves the life of Diego Escobar and his family as they raise Aloha the guide puppy and the life of Kimberly Louise as she goes through some tragic events. It teaches that there are many challenges in life, but we can try hard and find ways to overcome them. I loved how the two stories were interchanged chapter by chapter, and Pam used great imagery! It felt like I was in the book, part of the story and knew Diego and his family!I could picture all the scenes because of the wonderful word choice she used and the story is so realistic to how life would be with a guide dog.The way that Pam pieced together the story couldn�t have been better. She did an overall magnificent job with the book.
-Clara Baker

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Summary: Hello, Good-bye, I Love You
Review: Just as an example of how emotionally stirring this book is, when I started reading the prologue to my husband over breakfast one morning, he couldn't keep his eyes dry. My son's school is in the process of reading this wonderful heartfelt story in preparation for the culmination of their writing course. This is not just a children's book..it will touch any age even those too young to read. A pure family event. Don't let this one pass by.

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Summary: So you want to raise a guide dog?
Review: This short and very readable children's book will appeal to adults as well and should be required reading for anyone contemplating raising a guide dog puppy. It is heartfelt and informative, all at the same time. The tendency towards excessive sweetness is offset by the blunt facts that this is a tough task and not to be undertaken lightly. It certainly opens your eyes to what is involved but succeeds in not discouraging you from taking on the challenge. The research behind the story makes it accurate so the reader gets the true picture. Armed with this kind of knowledge and the genuine emotion which comes through little Diego, the reader is more likely to want to proceed and many may contact the Guide Dogs associations around the world because of this simple little book.

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Summary: So you want to raise a guide dog?
Review: This short and very readable children's book will appeal to adults as well and should be required reading for anyone contemplating raising a guide dog puppy. It is heartfelt and informative, all at the same time. The tendency towards excessive sweetness is offset by the blunt facts that this is a tough task and not to be undertaken lightly. It certainly opens your eyes to what is involved but succeeds in not discouraging you from taking on the challenge. The research behind the story makes it accurate so the reader gets the true picture. Armed with this kind of knowledge and the genuine emotion which comes through little Diego, the reader is more likely to want to proceed and many may contact the Guide Dogs associations around the world because of this simple little book.