Angel Animals: Spiritual Lessons Animals Teach Us

Angel Animals: Spiritual Lessons Animals Teach Us

Inspiring lessons of patience, trust, compassion, healing, and love from the animals who hold a cherished place in our homes and hearts Animals have the amazing ability to fulfill the most basic human needs: love, affection, companionship, even survival. Their positive influence can have a profound effect on our everyday lives. Since founding the Angel Animals organization in 1996, Allen and Linda Anderson have heard from thousands of people worldwide, who have shared personal stories of how animals have enriched their lives. Angel Animals is a collection of these testaments--an inspiring tapestry of tales spotlighting the spiritual truths that animals teach. From dogs, cats, and horses, to bears, dolphins, and deer, the animals featured in Angel Animals have not only led people to rediscover the meaning of courage, loyalty, and forgiveness . . . but they have also proven that miracles are possible. " Angel Animals says it all on our love and need for animals in our lives."--Roger Caras, President Emeritus, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Many people are quick to tell stories of the often incredible bond between them and their pets, regardless of type. This book celebrates the depth of that bond. Personal accounts are arranged in three main sections: what animals teach us about relationships, about handling life's challenges, and about death, dying, and the afterlife. Each chapter contains upward of a dozen narratives illustrating concepts such as unconditional love, family harmony, grieving, trusting, and living healthfully. The Andersons, who cofounded an organization called Angel Animals, conduct workshops for pet owners to deepen the bond between them and their pets. Fans of the "Chicken Soup..." series will appreciate this bookAit's a warm-fuzzy for those who have experienced a close human-animal bond and is recommended only for public libraries where that readership exists.AEdell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., WI Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. "Angel animals teach by their example how to work for a greater good. With their ability and willingness to serve and give, they demonstrate the spiritual qualities that inspire people to become better human beings than they ever thought they could be. Perhaps angel animals show how to respond to a greater calling and help someone who needs it."--Allen and Linda Anderson, Angel Animals: Divine Messengers of Miracles , p. 89 New York Times Bestselling Authors Winners (twice) of the Outstanding Book Awards from the American Association of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Allen and Linda Anderson are founders of the Angel Animals Network, inspirational speakers, and coauthors of books about the benefits and complexities of human-animal relationships, including Rescued, Angel Dogs , and Angel Cats. The Andersons share their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a family of animals and donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their books to animal welfare organizations.