Everyday Heroes: Extraordinary Dogs Among Us
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In Everyday Heroes: Extraordinary Dogs Among Us, photographer Mary Bloom and author Sherry Bennett Warshauer tell the remarkable stories of service dogs who are guides, healers, therapists, and, in many cases, the bridge to a normal, fulfilling life for many patients and owners. Through the eyes of individuals and owners who have seen firsthand the effects of their special dogs, the reader experiences the many ways in which canines are able to make a difference in our lives. One of the most inspiring stories is of a dog named Guapo, whose sensitivity caused him to be removed from the Guide Dog program, but made him a perfect match for working with emotionally abused children. In fact, for a young boy dealing with his parents' messy divorce, Guapo was the link that allowed him to communicate his feelings. Guapo's head in the boy's lap and a lick on the cheek were the keys necessary for the boy to break down the protective wall he had created and, eventually, to help him understand his emotions. Accompanied by Bloom's stirring photographs, such heartwarming, uplifting stories make this collection perfect not only for animal lovers, but also for anyone who needs to be reminded of the power of compassion and friendship, whether the friend is a relative, a significant other, or a special canine. --Jennifer Pugh
Book Description
These are the stories of heartwarming experiences with dogs bred and raised by the Guiding Eyes for the Blind. This book will have great appeal to dog lovers and those interested in innovative ways to assist people with special needs. Its greatest appeal, however, will be the human interest in the lives that have been dramatically altered by these wonderful dogs. Sherry Bennett Warshauer, from White Plains, New York, has spent many years volunteering at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Breeding Center. Everyday Heroes was shot as a photo essay by the talented professional photographer Mary Bloom. All of the author's profits are being donated to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Everyday Heroes: Extraordinary Dogs Among Us
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