Shadow's Stand

When Becca, a budding young journalist hears about a dog living on a median strip in front of the animal shelter, she takes up the cause to rescue the dog. Meanwhile, she gets to know Shake, an aloof schoolmate with a mysterious home life. Shake and Shadow, the dog develop a relationship of their own...both appear to be loners but are seeking a place to belong.

The book explores the issues of lonliness, animal and human cruelty and our need to copnnect with the world and those around us.

Expecially poignant are the "Shadow" sections at the end of each chapter which delve into the mind of the dog.

At the timie of the real Shadow's stand, Raymond Teague was a writer and editor fot the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a member of the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of north Texas. Having cared for many dogs and cats over the years, he followed Shadow's story with great interest.

A native of Fort Worth,Raymond is a graduate of Texam christian University, with degrees in journalism and English. He is an award-winning journalist and has had a varied career in writing and editing. Since 1997 he has served as associate editor of Unity House.

His first book, Reel Spirit: A Guide to Movies That Inspire, Explore and Empower, was published by Unity House in 2000.

Raymond and his wife Sylvia live near Unity Village, Missouri. Theeir daughter Alexandra is a teacher and writer.