His entry begins:Right now I am reading Elissa Altman’s food memoir, Poor Man’s Feast: A Love Story of Comfort, Desire and the Art of Simple Cooking, which is based on her James Beard-award winning blog of the same name. My wife, Judy Gelman, is a food writer and she suggested I contact Elissa because Elissa and her partner, Susan, share their lives with rescue dogs. I...[read on]About Rescued, from the publisher:
Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselvesVisit Peter Zheutlin's website, Facebook page, and Twitter perch.
In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates,Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us, such as:
– How to “walk a mile in a dog’s paws” to get a brand-new perspective
– Living with a dog is not one continuous Hallmark moment—but it’s never dull!
– Why having a dog helps you see your faults and quirks in a new light, even if you can’t “shed” them completely
– How to set the world right, one dog at a time
For anyone who loves, lives with, or has ever wanted a dog, this charming book shows how the dogs whose lives we save can change ours for the better too.
Coffee with a Canine: Peter Zheutlin & Albie.
Writers Read: Peter Zheutlin.
--Marshal Zeringue
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