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Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life with Dogs Audiobook
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Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. In this heartwarming book, author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories—dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: each one is devoted. These thirty-eight uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.
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“A heartwarming and inspiring mosaic of stories [that] dramatically illustrate the many ways a dog can positively impact our lives…Many of the featured animals are rescues, a theme that adds poignancy to the collection. Dog lovers and rescue volunteers will have a field day with this terrific ode to canine companionship.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“This book is a quick, enjoyable, read, and I recommend that you hold the book in one hand and pet your dog with the other.”
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“Each one of these dogs is special in their own way, and each story is heartwarming. If you’re a dog lover, this is one book you should definitely look into. You won’t be disappointed.”
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“Pet lover Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has collected dozens of stories of loving, loyal, heroic dogs. Each narrative shows the goodness of these four-footed creatures in a new light..Simply magical.”
— Barnes & Noble.com
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About Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Rebecca Ascher-Walsh is a writer who specializes in covering celebrities and lifestyles but who also loves dogs and telling stories about amazing animals. She contributes to many newspapers and national magazines, including Entertainment Weekly, Adweek, and the Los Angeles Times, and is active in social media. She is a volunteer at an animal shelter in Manhattan and a founding director of the Deja Foundation, devoted to covering the medical care and training costs of dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. A native New Yorker, she shares her home with two rescue pit bulls, Desiree and Buddy.
About Susan Boyce
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.