Maggie's Book of Wisdom

by Leland Dirks

A puppy's first year brings many lessons. Maggie shares those that she learned while she lived with The Man in the middle of nowhere in an off grid home.Maggie's short, simple book, will remind us all of some important truths.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAIT! Before you click the buy button, you may want to read the following Q& Do you really mean it when you describe the book as "short" and "simple"? Yes. The book is short and simple, as you might expect from a puppy. It's heavy on pictures and short on What kind of book is this? Is it a novel? A short story? No, not either of those. It's a small, simple, short, succinct collection of observations that you might expect a puppy to How can you justify charging so much for such a short, brief, simple, small book? Let's put things into perspective. This small, simple, short, succinct, brief book costs less than most greeting cards. It costs less than a cup of coffee. You can't buy five postcards for the price of this book.  Do you lead a lavish off grid lifestyle? I lead a very simple lifestyle. Yes, my books are all written using solar energy. I grow much of my own food. I don't have broadcast, cable, or satellite television. My dogs often eat better than I So you're not trying to deceive us and hide a full length novel in here? I've asked Maggie to sniff around, and she assures me there's no such thing. It's just a fun little collection of her observations and photos of her as a puppy. No novel, no plot, no character development, just fun.

22 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2011

About the author

Leland lives in an off-grid house that he built himself, with the help of neighbors from time to time. Angelo supervised the whole thing. Now he's pursuing another lifelong dream: Being a published author.

Seven Dogs in Heaven, Jimmy Mender and His Miracle Dog, and Angelo's Journey have been enjoyed on all seven continents (yes, if you check the library at McMurdo Station on Antarctica, you'll find them there!).

His other offerings include short stories, poetry, and even a sort of journal in three volumes about building his house in the middle of nowhere.

You can find him on facebook at www.facebook.com/LelandDirks

Reviews

[Sara Downard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soo delightful and cute

A lovely short story from the view of Miss Maggie, in her pup years, and her Man. Simply wonderful to read, and a huge smile doing so. Miss Maggie's outlook on digging holes reminds me of one of my furboys

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short book is a little gem. Maggie's wisdom spoke to my heart...and pierced it with it's simplicity and truth. Beautifully illustrated with Leland Dirk's stunning photography, this is a book to read and re-read, whenever one feels the need to have one's spirits lifted, and one's soul replenished. Maggie is, indeed a very special dog! Let her be a part of your life. You won't regret it.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book! The pictures are so enjoyable and Maggie's wisdom is priceless. I find myself picking it up and rereading random sections, always delighted.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very very short read of "doggy quotes" that are cute, funny and serious. Some nice photos to go along with each chapter. A good little book for a short wait in the doctor's office.

[Paula Humphrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very very short book - I really wish it would have been longer.

[Jane Sattler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and Clever. A lot of memorable one-liners and a great first start for Maggie! I say YES to this one.