liked book, but more animal then i would perfered ...
593725
liked book,but more animal then i would perfered i don't like coloring animals
242669
Although I did like this book, it had a lot more narrative than I like.  I prefer a book with more dialog.  The story was good, but I didn't relate to those characters in a meaningful way.
2860257
As an animal lover, I've enjoyed Joyce Strangers' fictional stories--and her nonfiction books like "Kym." This book seemed to have less heart; it was more about what these two dogs could accomplish, training-wise, and how they would "show." Not a bad book; just less than I expected.
1496616
I loved hearing about Jay, Leo and the other felines and dogs.  I loved watching the relationship between Tom and Janet and to see where it is headed.  Overall it was a great book.

What I didn't like:

The mystery in this book wasn't central to the situation, there seemed to be too much other stuff going on so it felt like a bit of confusion when I read the story.  That is just my thought someone else may love all the little mysteries in the middle of it.  That part of the story the little mysteries intertwined in the story felt rushed.
456276
the book was not as clear as I liked .there were some very good points on the breeding. but want more on the care
4954726
The book was Good and I think animal lovers would like the book. Though it might give kids ideas. It was good.
1572221
Wasn't exactly what I was looking for but was surprisingly still a great book. It focuses more on the people and why we treat pets the way we do when it's to the extreme of causing issues in relationships. My circumstance is more the pet takes advantage of my husband treating him like the king of the house and the dog being like a spoiled child with any change.
4491796
Power Animals, by Steven Farmer, is a neat introduction to the topic of Power Animals.

I was excited to learn about shamanic journeying and all kinds of animals. There were relatively few animals presented as guides, however.

Also, I expected there to be a script or two one could read to take oneself on a shamanic journey to find your power animal.

And there were.

Just nothing out of the ordinary self-help dream-inducing hypnotic variety.

I gave it 4 stars, because the book did what it said: it gave information about power animals, and helped you find yours. It was an easy read, and I read it well inside a single day's worth of time. I wish there were more information about more animals.

I would have loved to look up the Power Animal from Edward Norton's character Tyler Durden in the movie "Fight Club": the mighty Penguin. Sadly, I couldn't.

That aside, this is a decent book for those new to the idea and practice of Journeying. Get it if you are a Newbie.
107393
I liked this book for the most part.  I found the beginning a little hard to follow...I didn't know who was speaking or who was thinking what was in italics.  Some of the editing bothered me, but at the end I read where the author did not have it professionally edited -a mistake I think.  I enjoyed the character interaction and al of the animals involved. It was a fun read. I am looking forward to Can't Own This.
3249922
Certainly interesting, valuable help was given to the animals, but  the authors special deep affinity disappointed me.....
Possibly the enormous work involved overshadowed that
4472060
I'm conflicted about how to arrive at a rating; parts I really liked, other parts not so much.  A good book changes how you think and what you know and shakes you up a bit. That is certainly the case for aspects of this book. I have never been to the Lake District where the book is set, but if I go I will think of sheep and sheperds, which is Rebanks' intent. I learned tons about sheep and the people who take care of them, more than I thought would hold my interest.  These were some of the best parts of the book and that's why I went with 4 stars.  The title advertises sheep and that's what I got.

Like some other readers, I found Rebanks' attitude to be a turn-off. Whenever anyone--urbanite or ruralite--thinks they are better than the other it irks. The world has enough polarizing stereotypes. Sure as a kid and young adult one can understand the attitude, but the book also covers his adult years and I felt clear to the end that he never really reconciled that these are two ways of life, each as valid as the other.  These were the 2 and 3 star parts of the book.
3565737
Okay so this is not reallly one of the best books that I've read, but there was more to it than just a couple of men telling a big, fat story. First of all the thing I loved most about this book was that these men had the chance to travel the world and discover all of the great animals that we don't see every day. The fact that they had a great opportunity to go out and study creatures that are becoming instinct or that they are already instinct. But as they would describe the characteristics of the animal and talk about the animal's ways of living I thought that would be great to learn. I also think that talking about animals that I never knew exist was the most interesting thing about the book. I don't know why I was so bored when they would talk about hiding shaving cream under the bed while they were in China. I thought that it was boring to talk every little stupid thing that they did, but I guess that's what happens when you are telling a long story. Things I don't really understand is that there was not much of action that goes on in this book and I am the type of person who likes action so the book was hard for me to adjust to since I expect a whole lot to go on in one book.
257398
If you are into animals, especially dogs, you will probably enjoy this book. It is a collection of stories about dogs and their owners. A few of the stories are interesting, inspiring, and worth reading. The rest are a little blah. I guess it depends on just how crazy you are about dogs.
1910705
This is an interesting book about animals and what they think, but it is full of stories about man's cruelty to these animals.  If you don't like reading sad books, I would avoid this one.
961122
Great book, a lot of questions were asked about the animals, if they had brothers or sisters. Whey they were so tall or so short. Pictures were great.
3288816
In purchasing this I thought it would be more about eating habits and cooking ideas....not all about convincing me to be vegan.  Most of it is about how "cruel" eating meat is. I was more annoyed than anything...I know how they slaughter animals...I know animals have feelings....I didn't buy this book to be convinced not to wear leather.  Just saying.
2086842
I have become saddened more about how animals are treated and wanted to understand a former vet's point of view. I think it's double standards with us enlightened species and other animals. Pet ownership is based on our wants and control. It's the luck of the draw what species you are born into - as we love 'pets' but don't tolerate some other mammals/insects if they are considered pests. Good book to make you think whether we really are helping animals. This book is as much about our 'gentle' abuse as about human psychology I think.