The Grace of Dogs: A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01F2INOD4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 566 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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So many emotions in such a short time! Mom-Wife-Youth Leader So, I just got this book today, and in all honesty am only 2 chapters in. I cried only 2 pages into it, have laughed multiple times and it's completely hooked me. I'll update more when I finish, which I'm guessing will be tomorrow sometime. . Nancy Lee Gauche said Don't miss this read.. I jokingly refer to my pit bull as my “spiritual director.” “Shelbui” is a kind of force that grounds me and encourages me to contribute compassion to this world. This book helped me understand some of what is going on between us. What an interesting and captivating read. There’s some science, some spiritual reflection, some parent/child relationships, so. "Heartwarming and Relatable: Root Puts into Words the Truth that Dog Lovers Know" according to Pastor Alex Zuber. A year ago, I adopted Arya, a black lab mutt who is an incredibly high energy puppy. She had been adopted before, but was returned to the shelter because the family didn't have the time or energy to deal with her. She came into my life at a time when I was beginning to face by own depression, while I was struggling through my final year of seminary, and when I was feeling exceptionall
Root is often mentioned as one of the leading scholars in youth ministry and practical theology in the world. His latest endeavor includes being the principal leader for 1.2 million dollar John Templeton Foundation grant called "Science for Youth Ministry." . A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary,
In this book for any parent whose kids have asked if they'll see Fido in Heaven, or who has looked their beloved dog in the face and wondered what's going on in there, Dr. Root explores questions like: Do dogs have souls? Is it accurate to say that dogs "love" us? What do psychology and physiology say about why we react to dogs in the way that we do? The Grace of Dogs paints a vivid picture of how, beyond sentimentality, the dog-human connection can legitimately be described as "spiritual"--as existing not for the sake of gain, but for the un
McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration. “Beautifully written, touching and profound, this book makes reasonable what we already sense—that our dogs love in a way that goes much deeper than we think, and that teaches us something about what it means to be human. It will make you smile, shed a tear, and nod in recognition. You'll find yourself reflecting on the most wonderful things in life from the sincerity of a child to the wag of a black lab's tail, from the grace of dogs to the grace of God." –Brian D. It will open your eyes to what’s really going on between us and our canine family mem