A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life by Steven Kotler

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Initially, even before receiving the book, I didn't think this was the type of book I'd normally read. I actually have allergies to animals and a phobia, I must admit. Also, I haven't grown up in a family that considered pets a priority in life. However, I choose to remain open and want to be able to gain new experiences in life, so I opted to choose this book and was fortunate enough to win a copy.



Well, I was pleasantly surprised! This author is certainly deep, creative, honest, and funny all in one. This book was not just about dogs. I learned some USA history; history of animal domestication, protection, and ownership; and strangely enough how human nature compares with that of dogs. I had never considered a dog other than just that, a dog! But this book brought a new perspective and not just the author's opinions, but research. Could dogs actually be altruistic in nature, do they have feelings and emotions like humans.



I enjoyed this book. It made sense to me. Maybe this is why dogs are considered man's best friend, because they understand, they're intuitive. I'm glad I read this book!



Thanks to Bloomsbury USA and Walker Books for sending me this book via the Goodreads Giveaway program in order for me to review it



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The weekend's in sight

I'm really glad the work week is almost over, I'm pooped physically but mentally I feel so much joy this week! Life is good, I have much to be grateful for and joy is there, you just have to grab it.

I just finished reading a great book this week: The Noticer by Andy Andrews. I really like his thought patterns and the encouragement that he provides in his books.

Wouldn't it be great to just read for as long as we want, all day and night if we wanted. But of course, for short times in between, we could stop to watch an old western or black and white movie!!! Yes, that's how life should be lived. And then I woke up!!!!