- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (Nov 5 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761509909
- ISBN-13: 978-0761509905
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,297,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Lassie, go home! RinTinTin, move over! The deeds of these fictional dog heroes cannot compare with the exploits of the real-life animals detailed in this book. Motivated by the courageous behavior of her own pets during the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, the author resolved to write a comprehensive compilation of the heroic actions of dogs, cats, dolphins, horses, and even iguanas. There is Norman, the blind Labrador, who swam into the ocean to rescue an unknown child. There is Goliath, an iguana, who warned of an impending asthma attack. There is Ringo, a grouchy Manx cat, who alerted an elderly couple to a gas leak. A host of other anecdotes suggest that animals can be compassionate to their own species, humans, and the endangered and disabled of other species. Recommended for public libraries.?Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Remember some of the feelings you had as a child for the animals to whom you were closest . . . That is what this book is all about."
— Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, from the foreword.
— Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, from the foreword.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Collection of Animal Good Deeds,
By Denise Mohr (Palo Alto, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness (Paperback)
If you are not animal lover, you will be after reading this book. It is a gem!
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For people who love animals,
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This review is from: The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness (Paperback)
These stories are warm and inspiring. My 12 year old daughter has read it a few times now, cover to cover. Great for anyone to read who loves and appreciates animals. This book really grabbed me.
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For people who love animals,
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This review is from: The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness (Paperback)
These stories are warm and inspiring. My 12 year old daughter has read it a few times now, cover to cover. Great for anyone to read who loves and appreciates animals. This book really grabbed me.
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