Bøger af Allen Anderson

From the founders of the Angel Animals Network comes a collection of true stories about cats as healers, helpers, and friends. 25 photos.

When Allen Anderson's mother sends him a Christmas card asking, "Your father and I wonder sometimes what we did as parents that made us such heels in our children's eyes?" Allen writes his parents an emotional 16-page letter. In it he details over 60 events he feels were unjust during his teenage years at home. Oatmeal Killed the Dinosaurs draws upon Allen's letter to tell his inspirational story. In turn the reader is forced to question the motivation of their own parents: Were they motivated to do the best for their child, or themselves? For Allen, a young man in the Navy, his answer-and perhaps yours-lies within the pages of Oatmeal Killed the Dinosaurs.

A boy and his dog, girls and their horses - the cliches click because they're so often true. But some kids do more than play with their pets, and some animals do more than fetch and purr. These kids and animals love unconditionally, and through that love, the condition of each is transformed. This collection is for animal lovers of all ages - and for anyone who wants to smile or needs to heal. You'll meet: Ricochet, the golden retriever who surfs in charity events to raise money for children with disabilities Casper, the rabbit who helps a boy sleep through the night in his foster home Sparkles, the Dalmatian whose fire-safety lesson saves the lives of a five-year-old and her father Snazzy, the black pony who helps a boy learn to talk Cocoa puff, the guinea pig who loves hearing children read Frankie, the dachshund with "e;wheel legs"e; who helps a boy with a leg brace find hope

With twenty-one dramatic true stories of courageous, loyal, and loving horses who found their life's purpose, this book reveals the wonders possible when both humans and horses are encouraged and allowed to follow their best instincts. The heroic equines you will meet include:Molly, a pony who survived Hurricane Katrina and the loss of a leg, who spreads her message of hope to disabled children. Her story went viral with coverage on the Internet, in the New York Times, and on the CBS Evening News. Sankofa, an Arabian stallion, who made it possible for social studies teacher Miles J. Dean to complete a cross-country journey in tribute to African American ancestors. Millions of adults and schoolchildren followed their odyssey as Miles and Sankofa made history come alive. Diana, a wild horse of the rare Gila herd, who proved to be a proud and resourceful lead mare who protected her herd and taught the great lesson of forgiveness. Butch, a retired gelding, who showed such an unswerving belief in a profoundly mentally retarded girl that he restored a mother's hopes for her child's future.

When the nurturing nature of women meets the loyalty and unguarded affection of dogs, remarkable connections ensue. This book showcases stories about these connections that result in courageous and compassionate acts of love and healing - for the dogs, the women, and all the people whose lives they touch. Readers will laugh, smile, and be moved by shelter dogs, police canine handlers, dogs rescued from hurricanes and dog fighting, returning veterans in need of service dogs, prison inmates who train service dogs, and everyday mutts who transform lives just by providing an exuberant welcome at the end of the day. They'll even meet a dog that dazzled David Letterman on his Late Show. This heartwarming collection of stories is ideal for anyone who loves a dog, or simply loves to be inspired.

Meet the cats who acted as a pacemaker when a woman's heart suddenly stopped beating in the night; Paprika, a gentle giant with deep orange stripes who saved a little Hungarian girl from Russian soldiers; Lucky, the kitten who survived against the odds and went on to help deaf children as a therapy cat; Princess the courageous cat who helped a lady make friends in an unpleasant and intimidating work environment; and many others.The extent of a cat's love can be utterly astonishing as these stories of bravery, loyalty and kindness demonstrate. These fascinating creatures are as compassionate as they are curious and will go to extraordinary lengths to nurture and protect their human friends.Angel Cats will win a special place in your heart. . .

A New York Times bestseller!A big-hearted and undeniably appealing memoir about a man and his dog. After authoring thirteen successful books that tell other people's stories about the human-animal bond, Allen is ready to tell his own story-a remarkable journey with a highly intuitive but troubled dog who literally saved Allen's life.