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| Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark R. Levin
Publisher: Pocket Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  336 reviews
Sales Rank: 17529
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 1416559132
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70929
EAN: 9781416559139
ASIN: 1416559132
Publication Date: November 6, 2007
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 More than just for dog lovers. November 5, 2007
60 out of 66 found this review helpful
Rescuing Sprite is much more than a book about a dog. It's a book about life, death, compassion, and taking time to cherish every moment of life. I found the book easy to read; I read it in two days, which is fast for me. Levin does such an excellent job in the book that I almost found myself sitting along side of his beloved Sprite through all of the ups and downs. I honestly smiled, laughed, and cried like a baby. Beyond the basic story, Levin discusses the grieving process in very real terms, and shares feelings that all of us will experience in life. A fantastic book!
i couldn't put this book down! November 5, 2007
34 out of 38 found this review helpful
Well we are dog people. We knew from the promotional materials that this book may be hard to read even painful at times but it was important to read for us. We have a 14 yr old golden who is such a part of our family and we have anticipatory grief for the day when she will no longer be with us. This book put into words how we feel about her and every other dog we have had and loved and lost.
It is almost cathartic to read. We laughed and cried and loved our pets all over again while reading this book.
This is a book for pet lovers. For those of us who make our dogs and cats members of our families. Who buy gifts for them and talk baby talk to them even when they are older then us (in dog years!).
Its really a jewel of a book and obviously a labor of love for Sprite.
Couldn't put it down! November 5, 2007
174 out of 188 found this review helpful
I could not stop reading this great book, and finished it on the day I received it.
It was very therapeutic, and I wish I would have had it a year and a half ago when I lost my beloved companion "Rover." Any animal lover who has been through the anguish of a sick pet would benefit from this book, and you know you are not alone in your anguish.
Although it broke my heart and opened a lot of old wounds, some quite difficult memories of my own pain, it also helped me to realize I am not alone, especially since I felt extremely guilty, such as Mark did, of feeling so distraught over an animal's death.
I thank you Mark, and I know Sprite thanks you for keeping his memory alive, and for bringing awareness to all of the wonderful animals that are out there in the shelters and to the wonderful people who work there.
Touching and Inspiring November 5, 2007
30 out of 36 found this review helpful
This is the first book I've read in one sitting. Both touching and inspiring, Mark Levin reveals himself to be much more than a voice on the radio. I was particularly touched by the many passages in which he writes with a great deal of love about his wife and children. Rescuing Sprite shows that this obviously very tough guy has a huge heart and a loving soul.
Simply beautiful November 5, 2007
69 out of 74 found this review helpful
Mark's story is a sad tale that I can relate to. Mark has a talent of reliving his experiences and putting them down in words. Rescuing Sprite makes me feel both saddened and uplifted at the same time. I find myself cherishing my pets all the more as a result. I highly recommend this book to all pet owners.
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