Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me Audiobook

" Non of Katz's books have ever risen to the level of his wonderful A Dog Year, but I always enjoy reading them. "

" what can be said about a hearwarming book about dogs? Good dog "

" Jon Katz has two therapy dogs in this book. The stories were very moving. "

" Another absolute must for the dog lover that you love. "

" Izzy and Lenore is a schizophrenic work, alternating between touching and strangely egotistical. The stories within the pages of this book are heart-wrenching and inspirational, but they are not well-written. There is no apparent structure or organization; the chapters are haphazard constructions with little flow between or within them, leaving the message of the work muddled. The writing is riddled with broad, sweeping conclusions that often feel out of place. In fact, the majority of Katz's writing feels oddly conclusory, even throughout the book's introduction and the beginning of each new story. It seems that, at least in this particular case, Katz was simply trying too hard to be a deep, philosophical writer. In the attempt, he instead came out sounding amateurish and a bit arrogant. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that Katz often interrupts his stories to go on lengthy tangents with the purpose of describing his depression and suffering or of repeatedly detailing the specific ways in which he feels his personal life has been changed by various experiences. These trains of thought do not mesh well with the surrounding tales of hospice work and the power of animals to soothe and heal. The switch from "this is a story about dogs and people and the amazing interactions between them" to "this is a story about me and my problems and epiphanies" will give the attentive reader whiplash. "

" Another dog book. Compelling so far. "

" Marvelous, inspiring book. Thanks, Denise, for telling me about it. I read it in one sitting and recommend it to anyone who has ever loved....animal, human, nature. "

" It's a quickie read...makes me want a dog:) "

" I listened to this one on CD. Izzy the border collie and Lenore the Lab are two of the world's great dogs. Everyone should have a dog that's a good a companion as either of these special buddies. "

" Good doggie book with lots of social workie themes too. And non fiction. I plan on reading more of his books "

" Another great book by one of my favorite authors. This one is wonderful. "

" I read this on my friend Patti's recommendation and am so glad I did. It's amazing how much of a difference animals can make in the lives of humans. This is such a touching story. Dawn, Sandrine, Cherie, Tammy and Mark, I think you'll love it. "

" Very nice book about therapy dogs. No, none of the animals die in the book, which is good. Gives insight on how perceptive animals are to the needs of humans, especially the sick and elderly. "

" Katz's personal struggle with depression is chronicled in this story. His two dogs, Izzy and Lenore, help him through as they visit hospice patients. An interesting story written by a very, very good writer. I wouldn't have picked this up without a recommendation, but I enjoyed it a lot. "

" probably one of my fvorite john katz books although rose in a storm is still my favorite. I was inspired to start training for therapy dog work! "

" A great book about the amazing capacity dogs have to touch people and actually help heal them. It also reveals the depth of talents some Border Collies have, not just intelligence but also an intuitive sense of what is needed. "

" I love reading Jon Katz's books on dogs - he's incredibly connected to them, yet clear-sighted about them. I don't think this is his best book (it jumped around a little bit too much for my taste)but still worth the read to see how his and his dogs' stories are evolving. "

" As usual, I really enjoyed Jon Katz's look at his life...physical and emotional. There's just something about his writing that sucks me in and holds on. "

" A wonderful true story by a dog lover for dog lovers. "

" Jon Katz' story of his rescued dogs, Bedlam farm, & his struggle with depression was heartwarming. checked out his website and loved the photography too. "

" I enjoyed the way the author related to his animals and loved hearing his stories about them. Animals have such unique personalities and he brought that out in this book. "

" Animals never fail to amaze me. "

" One wishes we were more like dogs, who have such pure souls. I thought Jon Katz was a bit repetitive in this book, but I read it straight through nonetheless, and now I'm steeling myself to read the Katz book where the dog dies. "

" I thought that some parts were not explained as much as the author should have. I liked how he captured his dog's emotions and what they did. "

" This is an inspirational and uplifting book about the power and insight of our furry friends. Made me feel good and appreciate those who take on important and necessary volunteer work. "

" No dogs die in this book... but bascially everyone else does. They become hospice volunteers so you end up crying anyway. "

" ok this one is a tear jerker. "

" I am a dog lover and that is why I picked up this book. It is heart warming and will bring tears to your eyes. It reminds me that dogs have a special relationship with people that we cannot explain. "

" Wonderful dogs who make our lives better. "