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The Dog Doesn't Die at the End: A small story collection
Small stories.
Lessons from an older dog. A blind dog and a wise man. A black cat who plays Cupid. Christmas with a shepherd, his dog, and a surprise visitor. A black dog named Eve. Sirius the Dog Star. A man unafraid of dying. And a mysterious stranger who gives a furry guardian to someone who has known only abuse.
These and more than thirty other stories await you in this volume.
What are small stories? They’re fiction for people in a hurry; stories you can read anywhere and at any time. Small stories, big ideas, and characters who will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book.
Lessons from an older dog. A blind dog and a wise man. A black cat who plays Cupid. Christmas with a shepherd, his dog, and a surprise visitor. A black dog named Eve. Sirius the Dog Star. A man unafraid of dying. And a mysterious stranger who gives a furry guardian to someone who has known only abuse.
These and more than thirty other stories await you in this volume.
What are small stories? They’re fiction for people in a hurry; stories you can read anywhere and at any time. Small stories, big ideas, and characters who will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2018
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About the author
Leland Dirks
39 books39 followersLeland 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
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
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July 14, 2018
"Very Thought Provoking and Entertaining"
This is a compilation of many, many very short stories. It's the experience of many adults and children have with their beloved dogs as the dogs move on to another dimension. There are lessons from and old dog, too, as well as a blind dog and a wise man, and several more. The last story is remarkable and captivating. We all know all dogs go the green fields of heaven to romp in the green grass under the blue sky. And I'm one who can attest to one of my dogs who had died weeks before who walked with me through my office wagging his tail. His message was confirmation ... we'll all link up together in the end and continue our loving relationships. Highly recommend.
This is a compilation of many, many very short stories. It's the experience of many adults and children have with their beloved dogs as the dogs move on to another dimension. There are lessons from and old dog, too, as well as a blind dog and a wise man, and several more. The last story is remarkable and captivating. We all know all dogs go the green fields of heaven to romp in the green grass under the blue sky. And I'm one who can attest to one of my dogs who had died weeks before who walked with me through my office wagging his tail. His message was confirmation ... we'll all link up together in the end and continue our loving relationships. Highly recommend.
September 29, 2018
Leland Dirks and Angelo Dirks have done an exceptional job with this well-written, heart-warming collection of prose and poetry. Themes of love and companionship are explored between people and their pets. Dealing with loss is also a prominent motif. At a glance, these stories may be quite emotional and heavy but there is something magical behind every one. Moreover, instead of making the reader feel despondent, they promise hope, inspire courage, and restore/renew faith in oneself and in others.
I finished the book in one sitting and I did not even realize I reached the end. I loved everything about it. It left me feeling good and craving for more.
I finished the book in one sitting and I did not even realize I reached the end. I loved everything about it. It left me feeling good and craving for more.
April 18, 2021
This is a slim collection of short stories, most of which are set in the "hood" where I live. It's a big hood, some 8,000 square miles or so, so it's unlikely I'll ever meet the writer. But it was wonderful seeing the literal other side of my world, and, like the writer, I'm a person who lives with dogs.
The stories in this collection are mostly quite short. I love that particular way of writing a short story so that was a real pleasure for me. The stories are not light-hearted. Some are very intense, others carry the reader (and the characters) across the liminal boundary into the world of spirits. They are beautifully written. Though often sad, the stories are never unredemptive. I recommend this book to anyone for whom entertainment goes a little deeper. It's a beautiful collection.
The stories in this collection are mostly quite short. I love that particular way of writing a short story so that was a real pleasure for me. The stories are not light-hearted. Some are very intense, others carry the reader (and the characters) across the liminal boundary into the world of spirits. They are beautifully written. Though often sad, the stories are never unredemptive. I recommend this book to anyone for whom entertainment goes a little deeper. It's a beautiful collection.
September 11, 2018
I've been reading books by this author for a while now and there hasn't been a single one that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. This book is different from the others but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. This is a collection a short stories that are all thought provoking. Some are sad, some are happy, all make you stop and think. It's not a book to be read in a single sitting, I had to stop after each story and let it sink in before continuing. The best part is that the dog doesn't die at the end.
August 29, 2018
Another brilliant book
Each story and poem was so brilliantly written. The final story along with the first left me reaching for the tissues. Every single one of Leland,'s books will do that. Fantastic read.
Each story and poem was so brilliantly written. The final story along with the first left me reaching for the tissues. Every single one of Leland,'s books will do that. Fantastic read.
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