The Divinity of Dogs, Jennifer Skiff
The Divinity of Dogs, Jennifer Skiff
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The Divinity of Dogs
True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man's Best Friend

Author: Jennifer Skiff

Narrator: Laural Merlington, Danny Campbell

Unabridged: 7 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/27/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets


Synopsis

"My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good." —Jennifer Skiff

The Divinity of Dogs is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the author's website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment.

You'll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner's breast, a growth even doctors couldn't find. There's Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner's arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You'll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you'll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when needed—dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis.

The stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, The Divinity of Dogs gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.

About Jennifer Skiff

Jennifer Skiff is an award-winning journalist who traveled the globe as a correspondent for CNN for more than a decade. Passionate about animals and their welfare, she serves as a trustee, adviser, and spokesperson for charities around the world while working with lawmakers to create positive change.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirsti

A fantastic book full of wonderful stories about dogs and the comfort they give us. I loved the author's own stories, they were particularly touching. The structure of the book help keeps your interest, as it is divided into short stories by different authors and in different writing styles. Beautif......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

Grab some tissues and get ready for an unforgettable experience with Jennifer Skiff’s “The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend.” Divided into nine sections—love, comfort, intuition, healing, gratitude, loyalty, passing, compassion, and forgiveness—each of which i......more

Goodreads review by Karen

I just started reading this book. My BFF, Carol Bradshaw, has her story about her husband's service dog, Bandit, in here and she was kind to mention my dog, Riley. All that aside, it's a great read for just feeling warm and fuzzy, and inspired to learn lessons in human potential if we just take stoc......more