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Summary: How to Recognize a Four-Footed Guru
Review: "Unleashing Your Inner Dog" is a wonderful blend of prose and illustration. Mari Gayatri-Stein has the rare distinction of being both a literary and a visual artist, and both talents drew me delightfully through the book. The writing is lyrical without being precious, authentic without being confessional. The cartoons are wry and kind - the best combination for such illustrations, and a difficult balance to attain. "Inner Dog" is one of those handy books you can read in manageable bites. I looked forward every evening to sliding into bed and reading for five or ten minutes, then falling asleep in the kind of good mood only a dog can inspire. Whether you want to treat yourself to a little gem or give a welcome gift, I recommend this book unreservedly.
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Summary: How to Recognize a Four-Footed Guru
Review: "Unleashing Your Inner Dog" is a wonderful blend of prose and illustration. Mari Gayatri-Stein has the rare distinction of being both a literary and a visual artist, and both talents drew me delightfully through the book. The writing is lyrical without being precious, authentic without being confessional. The cartoons are wry and kind - the best combination for such illustrations, and a difficult balance to attain. "Inner Dog" is one of those handy books you can read in manageable bites. I looked forward every evening to sliding into bed and reading for five or ten minutes, then falling asleep in the kind of good mood only a dog can inspire. Whether you want to treat yourself to a little gem or give a welcome gift, I recommend this book unreservedly.
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Summary: Warm, Delightful Book with Exquisite Illustrations
Review: As a meditator striving to live in the moment and appreciate the small miracles of every day life, I was absolutely delighted to discover Mari Stein's "Inner Dog." She describes the challenges of being human with warm, loving humor. And the illustrations are exquisite! This is a book I can pick up over and over, each time discovering some new way to practice "loving kindness" when seeing myself through the eyes of my pet. I might add that I am owned by a cat who continually teaches me to stretch my body and my mind and not get too attached to anything.
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Summary: At last I know
Review: Having owned dogs for many years, I often thought that by their looks and postures they were trying to teach me something.......and now I know. Mari's wonderful little book put into words and drawings what my dogs have been trying to teach me for years. Unfortunately I did not understand them, however now all their little idiocyncracies are clear to me. I have unleashed my inner dog and we now do things together with a whole new meaning. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a dog (or even a cat who thinks it is a dog).
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Summary: What a treat!
Review: I was so caught up in the illustrations, that I didn't want to distract myself with the words, but when I started to read, I didn't want to stop to look over at the illustrations. Profound concepts simply expressed. I found Unleashing Your Inner Dog to be delightful and clever, a treat for the eye, the funny bone, and the soul.
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Summary: What a treat!
Review: Mari's love for her dogs and her boundless insight into their character illuminates every page of her book. You find yourself immersed in a doggy world that soothes your soul and lifts your heart. Her delightful and amusing drawings enhance every page. This book is a real treat.
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Summary: Unleashing Your Inner Dog is a treat
Review: Mari's love for her dogs and her boundless insight into their character illuminates every page of her book. You find yourself immersed in a doggy world that soothes your soul and lifts your heart. Her delightful and amusing drawings enhance every page. This book is a real treat.
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Summary: Stein's poetic wit and wisdom
Review: With poetic wit and wisdom, Stein captures the essence of what all dog-lovers know: We have much to learn from our four-legged companions about unconditional love, loyalty and the joy of living for the moment. Whether you espouse eastern or western philosophical views, "Unleashing Your Inner Dog" will provide you with tools that can make your life more meaningful by ridding your heart of "human- mind-traps". Our pets are a gift from God. Stein teaches us how to fully appreciate and learn from this gift...An added "gift" - the delightful, whimsical original art Stein uses to "teach without words"!
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Summary: Unleashing Your Inner Dog is a charmer!
Review: Your Best Friend's Guide to Life is the story of how our dogs can rescue us from a life of delusion & instruct us in the art of love & joy. By observing our canine companions, we can learn to be our own top dog.It always amazes me to watch our Buddy-dog's abandon & joy in each new day, nay every time the front door is opened & he is invited into the outside. I remark at least once a day at how unconditionally I am loved by this four-legged fellow whose needs are so ordinary & attainable. With whimsical cartoons & pen strokes, this author has composed a lovely, mature, witty & cosmic caper inspired by the furry & tailed angels in our lives. While you don't have to be a dog lover to enjoy this book, it does help! Unleashing Your Inner Dog would be an inspired gift for your dog-loving friends! Something they'll treasure you for giving!
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