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| Paws of Wisdom: Valuable Lessons We Can Learn from Our Pets | 
 enlarge | Author: Sofia Steryo-bartmus
Publisher: Harmony Book Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1410645
Media: Paperback
Pages: 136
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3
ISBN: 0977095509
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780977095506
ASIN: 0977095509
Publication Date: November 30, 2005
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Product Description
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.
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Uplifting and Inspirational May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a delightful and uplifting book about the author's beautiful dog, Bunny, who suffered from Addison's disease but was very loved. The author shares lessons she learned from her special dog and matches them up with wise sayings or scripture. Each chapter is a new lesson and is followed by cute advice from Bunny as well as some checklists to help the reader apply the lesson (which I plan to go back and review). It's a cool book. Helpful information about Addison's disease and general dog care is given in Appendix 1 and 2 at the end of the book.
Love From the Pure of Heart April 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sofia Steryo-Bartmus' "Paws of Wisdom" is both witty and sentimental as she explores not only the bond between pet and master, but the silent wisdom which can be attained from our pets if we dare to pay attention. Sofia's dog and main character, Bunny overcomes many health obstacles, and is still able to maintain her childish curiosity and zest for life, in addition to her compassion. It is clear that this unlikely hero of a dog is dearly loved. Bunny's impact on her masters is too obvious to be overlooked.
This book is meant to be read slowly in order to truly appreciate what we can learn from other creatures if we take a moment to stop and see our lives through the clarity which comes from a pure heart.
Almost like a daily devotional August 28, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't have any pets. Except for a gorilla--George--who is cuddly and stuffed. So I read Sofia's book with a bit of trepidation. But I've got to tell you, this is a book you'll fall in love with. And you'll fall in love with Bunny, too. After the first chapter I wanted to know more about Bunny. As I read the book, I felt I knew her. She became part of my family. The book is almost like a daily devotional. The chapters are short and to the point, each of them pointing out a challenge or word of inspiration we can use for that day--opportunities, empathy, consistency, forgiveness, fear, laughter, patience, listening, loving. Sofia has written her book from her point of view, looking at the world through the eyes of her pet. It's a great reminder how therapeutic a pet can be and how a pet can forge strong bonds of affection and wisdom with us humans. Even for a non-pet person, I found this a good book to curl up with and learn from.
Sweet, loving & all too true August 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Brought tears to my eyes...this beautiful, well-written book is all about love. I've often said that if humans acted more like animals the world would be a better place. This books helps prove that. As I was reading it, my cat sat purring on my lap, just happy to be w/ me making no demands. Wouldn't it be great if humans were all like that? An immensely enjoyable book w/ wonderful quotes & thought provoking wisdom from Bunny.
Paws Of Wisdom July 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a delightfully written book by Sophia Steryo-Bartmus with intuitive insights into the lives and behaviors of pets. The author writes how humans can learn about life just by observing their pets. It's a book that is entertaining, touching and thought provoking. It is a self help book in that lessons about life can be learned. The words of wisdon written in PAWS OF WISDOM can guide the reader into living an enriched life.
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