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The Rescue
THE RESCUE is a memoir that chronicles, with a dose of humor, the experience of rescuing a dog who was close to death. This particular dog returned the favor and was pivotal in rescuing me, a year later, from the very same condition.
- GenresAnimals
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 2, 2013
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October 20, 2013
When I started this book, we had just adopted a 1-year-old mutt from the humane society and we were (and still are) in love with the little clown. So, obviously, I loved hearing about the author's canine adoption and identified with some of the things you go through when you bring a previously (hopefully!) loved dog into your life. What I wasn't expecting was to get so wrapped up in the story or fall in love with the author.
What an amazing woman. Really.
I read parts of this with a smile, parts with a few tears and other parts stomping my foot across the floor with anger. I commend the author for not only opening us up to her world, but also being honest about her feelings throughout her and her family's journey through what is, easily, one of the hardest things for a family to navigate.
Yes, there's laughs. The dog, Poe, gives a lot of comic relief, something the story needed. While Poe is one of the big stars, the other unfortunate star is the big "C". Cancer. In some ways, this was a hard book for me. I've lost loved ones to cancer (haven't we all?), but in other ways it was uplifting to hear the author letting go of so many of the stresses that we put on ourselves in our everyday lives. Life really is too short, ya know?
The writing was pretty good. There were several grammar and spelling errors. It could have used a bit of a good edit, but I don't think it really distracted from the story too awful much. I do wish the end of the book had been rewritten a bit. It took a turn towards the sappy. I get it, she went through this really big thing. This THING. That has to change you. It has to make you more appreciative of things... but I think it might have just been overwritten to drive home that point.
Honestly? I would still recommend this book. Poe made my heart sing and the author made me want to invite her over for a cup of coffee and a hug.
Recommended for those that like memoirs, of course, but also dog lovers.
What an amazing woman. Really.
I read parts of this with a smile, parts with a few tears and other parts stomping my foot across the floor with anger. I commend the author for not only opening us up to her world, but also being honest about her feelings throughout her and her family's journey through what is, easily, one of the hardest things for a family to navigate.
Yes, there's laughs. The dog, Poe, gives a lot of comic relief, something the story needed. While Poe is one of the big stars, the other unfortunate star is the big "C". Cancer. In some ways, this was a hard book for me. I've lost loved ones to cancer (haven't we all?), but in other ways it was uplifting to hear the author letting go of so many of the stresses that we put on ourselves in our everyday lives. Life really is too short, ya know?
The writing was pretty good. There were several grammar and spelling errors. It could have used a bit of a good edit, but I don't think it really distracted from the story too awful much. I do wish the end of the book had been rewritten a bit. It took a turn towards the sappy. I get it, she went through this really big thing. This THING. That has to change you. It has to make you more appreciative of things... but I think it might have just been overwritten to drive home that point.
Honestly? I would still recommend this book. Poe made my heart sing and the author made me want to invite her over for a cup of coffee and a hug.
Recommended for those that like memoirs, of course, but also dog lovers.
February 22, 2020
An encouraging read!
This book was an excellent book for persons and families facing the journey through cancer. The author is honest about the difficulties encountered while remaining optimistic about the outcome.
This book was an excellent book for persons and families facing the journey through cancer. The author is honest about the difficulties encountered while remaining optimistic about the outcome.
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