ANIMAL LOVERS COMPELLING READING
931264
I thoroughly enjoyed this short and witty book.  My love for dogs made this tale even more interesting and I found it hard to put down until its ending.  I cannot wait for the sequel.
2222327
This book was a very pleasant surprise.  Having worked at a shelter for many years, I bought this book then put off reading it.  My experience was depressing; the author paints a very positive picture.  But, once I started page one, I could not put it down.  The plot moves quickly, the characters are quirky and "real;" humor and suspense keep the pages turning.  I am now reading "Buster's Law" (another page-turner) and plan to read any other books in this series.  If you love animals, you should read this book.
2845348
I did not want the story to end!  A wonderful book that makes one think.  I recommend this book for everyone but especially those who have bonded with a pet.
2908034
Wonderful book, it was the first book in a long time that once I started reading I couldn't but it down! I recommend it to all animal lovers.
4749569
The author did a beautiful job of showing the relationship between animals and their person. Animal lovers know and treasure this. Hopefully this book will help others understand also.
2805030
One of the best books I've read recently. The characters are all great, well developed and lovable (or hateable) and the story is heart wrenching for animal lovers and romantics alike.
1958552
This book ranks in the top 2 animal books I have ever read. The author is a GREAT lover of both animals and people. He has GREAT humor! The book is both humorous and serious. His real-life experiences are moving, touching and often funny. It is well written & keeps you interested. I highly recommend it!
4726077
A story for any animal lover.  It touches your heart.  A unique perspective from the dog's point of view. A worthwhile read.
1125695
I have had pretty good luck of late in reading stories with an animal as the focal point so that is how I chose "Earnest" by Kristin von Kreisler. Told in various points of view that includes the titular Earnest, it is a heartwarming story of two people who love each other but are hit with real life challenges and the dog that they have chosen to bring into their life. It had well rounded characters with understandable problems and of course, it had Earnest, who makes me want a dog again. Wonderful, gentle read.
4765434
What a terrific book for all animal lovers!  If you don't already have a pet you may want to go right out and adopt one or more after reading this book.
Pet owners know that our 'children in fur coats' have feelings which they lovingly express to us, yet they can't always communicate to us how much they appreciate and need our kind words and gentle care.  Because this story is told mostly from the perspective of the two strays, the reader gets to understand this concept.
It is one of those books that you don't want to put down, yet you don't want it to end either, because the author has you laughing at and rooting for these two characters and their human aquaintances.  Buddy and the Jack is a great summer read!!  I recommend it to everyone.
1010041
I read this book in two sittings, and it is now one of my favorite fiction books. The narrator is a dog who who hopes to one day become a man, despite bearing witness to the cruelties that people can inflict on one another. He realizes and shows the reader through the story he tells that although things can look hopeless love, determination, and loyalty can often set things right.

Clearly this book will appeal to dog lovers, but hopefully this book will find wider appeal. This book would also appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult because of a controversial subplot. Men will appreciate the descriptions of car races and references to famous drivers. This book will take you through emotional highs and lows. Any lover of engrossing fiction should be as happy to go along for the ride that Garth Stein offers as would the canine narrator Enzo in his master's race car.
817388
Truly absorbing and charming real life vingetts that our human minds to the utterly emotional world of animals.  Recommended to me by the author who knew mr trough the scientific treatises of animal consciousness, my appreciation runs deeply as this titles and others have been a pleasure to have read.  Todays culture naturally grasp of animals as feeling and thinking creatures.  As science has come to understand the creature cognition is driven by the stat gleaned by their remarkable perceptual sensations, intently more sophisticated than any human. In 100 years, society has reversed our previous assertion that we humans occupy, sit atop the animal kingdom, in a crowned position, currently viewed as in no way the exceptional creature whose exclusive conscious demonstrates all others as the feeling, carrying, thinking and doing member of the animal family. Each story opens up the emotionally charged interactions of animals with people and each other.
2155093
I am a human and I enjoyed reading this book.
The author details the stories of our relationships with three endangered species though history. All the while unpacking the many complicated scientific, legal, and cultural stories around animals. Just as interesting and complicated is the author's own personal connections and feelings to the animals as viewed through the eyes of his young daughter.
2875132
What a wonderful book!  There are so many amazing stories that really allow you to experience the highs and lows of working in the veterinary field.  You can really feel the passion that the author has for her profession, the animals and the people she works with.  A must read for animal lovers!  Hope theres a sequel!
646736
The author's stories of her encounters with and research on various bird species is a terrific read.  Readers who enjoy reading about what makes both animals and people tick will enjoy the insights this book offers.  While it isn't a book that a serious birdwatcher might find illuminating about that particular passion, those who love and enjoy birds will find themselves intriqued with individual bird species and with individual birds themselves. We are lucky to share the planet with such a variety of birds, from chickens to exotic ones the author describes.  Animal lovers of all stripes will find the stories interesting, heartwarming and informational.  I've since given the book as a gift and also provided it as a Kindle download for friends.
310909
Some of my favorite stories in the book are ways in which animals are acquired. There is a huge variety! It's interesting to read about how an animal shelter gets started, and how many crazy things can happen along the way. It seems like there is an adventure every day. If you would like to have your pet-lover's heart warmed, give this book a read.
776820
Loved the story very inspiring and couldn't stop reading the love inspired story regarding animal love and love people have for one another and their pets which are family members too