Paws of Wisdom: Valuable Lessons We Can Learn from Our Pets - Softcover

Sofia Steryo-Bartmus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977095509 ISBN 13: 9780977095506

Publisher: Harmony Book Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

The book narrates the story of "Bunny" (a dog) who for 13 years suffered from Addison's disease and took part on experimental drugs/injections-thus helping other animals in the future. The book intertwines humorous illustrations with "Bunny's Wisdom", based on her behavior, with the Wisdom observed by her owner (the author). Most of those observations are backed up by quotes from other cultures around the world and the Bible. The purpose of the book is to illustrate that we can acquire wisdom if we paid more attention on what our pets teach us, and if we applied those lessons we can live a more satisfying and rewarding life. We would live a life filled with gratitude, laughter, happiness, trust, love, loyalty, patience and persistence. It also includes a Resource Guide to help maintain the health of your pets.

About this title

About the Author

The author is of Greek and Albanian descent, born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. As a teenager she immigrated to Sweden and later to the United States. She speaks several languages and holds a BA Degree in Urban Studies. In the past 25 years she has been involved with and has held President and other Board positions on various volunteer organizations serving the poor, disadvantaged, physically challenged as well as promoting higher education for women and girls. She has retired from a management career in the telecommunications industry. She believes in continuous education through seminars, reading self-improvement books and traveling and learning from people around the world.

From the Back Cover

"Dogs have a lot to share with us including perception, understanding and unconditional love. This book helps us to recognize our own qualities through our pets." Dan Poynter, Author, The Self-Publishing Manual

Helpful insights and thoughts, along with inspirational and uplifting quotes to apply to our daily lives.

*Have you ever stopped to think what your pets would be telling you if they could speak to you?
*Are you learning valuable lessons from your pets and their behavior?

Such as:
*Not taking life for granted
*Living fully with curiosity, enthusiasm and gratitude
*Learning to forgive and let go of the past
*Rewarding yourself for your accomplishments
*Communicating your needs
*Learning to trust and being yourself

From the Inside Flap

"Dogs have a lot to share with us including perception, understanding and unconditional Love. This book helps us recognize our own qualities through our pets." Dan Poynter, Author, The Self-Publishing Manual Helpful insights and thoughts, along with inspirational and uplifting quotes to apply to our daily lives.*Have you ever stopped to think what your pets would be telling you if they could speak to you? *Are you learning valuable lessons from your pets and their behavior? Such as: *Not taking life for granted *Living fully with curiosity, enthusiasm and gratitude *Learning to forgive and let go of the past *Rewarding yourself for your accomplishments *Communicating your needs *Learning to trust and being yourself "A heartfelt and moving story of how "Bunny" changed her master's life." Harrison Scott, Author, Ridge Route

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"....The next big episode came in November 1986. One day I noticed she was shaking while sleeping. The next day she started vomiting. She was diagnosed by the doctor as going through an "adrenal crisis"......

Edition details

• Publisher: Harmony Book Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977095509
• ISBN 13: 9780977095506
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136