Not Familiar with the Chicken Soup for the Soul Books?
Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been around since the 1990's. The founders created the series with the thought that people can help people via the sharing of their personal stories. Since that time, they have published hundreds of books, selling millions of copies. Each book is focused on a different theme. And each book is a compilation of stories from every day people who have a story to share within that theme.
Why Read Stories About Dogs?
I have watched people organizing huge events to do fund-raising for the organizations that care for dogs. And I have watched individuals repeatedly foster individual dogs until permanent homes are found. Whether it is in huge numbers, or only one person and one dog at a time, I have been witness to the love we have for our dogs.
At this time in my life, and during this time in the world, I want to spend my vacation immersed in stories that are loving and uplifting. Stories that take me away to happy places. Chicken Soup for the Soul stories sometimes include stories of grief and loss. But that grief and loss has meaning. Not the display of trauma and loss for ratings and site visits rather an exploration of the meaning of love and loss. I have not yet chosen the dog stories book I will be reading during my vacation, but I am familiar with this series of books and know that I can depend on what types of stories I will find in the newest copy being added to my library.
Related Links about Dogs from Review This! Contributors
The writers at Review This! love their dogs. In fact, several of us have dogs named Daisy. Below are links to some of the dog-related articles we have written.
My Daisy is a small dog with a short coat. She is a rat terrier. And while she loves being outdoors during all season, I provide a coat or sweater for her during the coldest months so that she can remain warm during our winter outdoor adventures. You can meet my Daisy in my article about Sweater & Jacket Choices for Dogs Who Need Them.
Susan shares her pick of Patriotic Dog Bandanas, Collars, and Clothes. With patriotic and summer holidays upon us, check out this fun ideas for your holiday dog. Whether your dog is a fast and furious, frisbee-fetching machine, or a dainty little girl-dog in a dress, you will find something in her article for your dog. The adorable photos alone are worth a click. A very important note: Susan shares that July 5th is the day of the highest number of admissions of dogs to animal shelters. And she reminds us to take extra caution with our dogs during fireworks season.
Puppies. Who doesn't love a puppy? But wow, potty-training a puppy can be so frustrating. And potentially damaging to your home as well as your sanity. Beverly has found a solution. She reviews the Puppy Potty Trainer - the system her family members chose to use for their new four-legged addition to their family. Beverly shared something I hadn't considered previously: when traveling or visiting with a new puppy during the potty-training stage, a portable and familiar potty system that can be taken into unfamiliar settings can aide in the potty training. Such a wonderful idea (and probably very welcomed by the home owners the puppy is visiting!).
Wednesday Elf wrote a wonderful Review of Greeting Cards for Pet Lovers. While she reviews a variety of sources of unique greeting cards for both dog and cat lovers, I was drawn to the adorable greeting cards she highlighted from the AfricanGrey store. That artist clearly loves Boston Terriers, but also offers a variety of dog breeds on these greeting cards. While browsing the site I saw cards for many different occasions. Including adorable Wedding Boxers,
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Dog lovers know that the best thing about a dog is loving a dog and the worst thing about loving a dog is when that dog passes. Our dogs are such intregal part of our lives that the void they leave when they are gone is enormous. Barbara shares with us both a loving memorial of her little "Girl Dog" and a wonderful wall decal. Every Time I Lose a Dog is a loving tribute to the dogs we've loved and lost.
Heartwarming stories about dogs and the people who love them are wonderful to read. I can see where these Chicken Soup for the Soul dog-related stories would be perfect summer vacation reading. Enjoy your vacation .... and your reading time, Dawn Rae. And thanks for including my dog-related article in your review today.
ReplyDeleteWhat could be better than a book about a dog! I much prefer uplifting stories myself. It seems life hands us enough negative, therefore I would rather read happy books like Chicken Soup offers and when the stories include dogs, that's even better. A vacation away from the noise of everyday life, surrounded by books, sounds like the perfect vacation to me. Can I come too?
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading three dog books, so I totally get this. You can't go wrong with the Chicken Soup books. Always inspiring and moving.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a dog, but I love reading about them. You have offered up quite a menu here for summer reading. I'm glad these are happy stories. I don't like the ones with sad endings.
ReplyDeleteThere's just something uniquely special about dogs and I'm sure these Chicken Soup for the Soul books featuring dogs will be wonderful summer reading. Thanks for including my Daisy in her patriotic apparel!
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea for the dog lovers in my family - a book about dogs (It never occurred to me get one - and I didn't know there was a Chicken Soup for Soul relating to dogs - they would make a great gift
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