German Shepherd Virtues: Lessons Learned from Our Faithful Companions [Hardcover]

Melissa Sovey (Author), Willow Creek (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2009

There are certain characteristics we find honorable in each other and valuable to leading a good life. We call these characteristics virtues. -Melissa Sovey

This beautiful gift book uses the model of the German Shepherd-with their associated traits of service, loyalty and honor-as guides or role models for virtuous behavior. Stunning photographs of German Shepherds are accompanied by quotes reflecting on 44 virtues. The quotes and the subject matter easily apply to all of our canine companions. This book would make the perfect graduation gift, or as a token of appreciation for anyone who owns or works with a service dog... or for anyone who loves and appreciates the lessons that all dogs have to offer us.

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About the Author

Melissa Sovey is the author of Doxie Moxie, ChiWOWhua, The Yorkie Diaries, Horse Wisdom, If I Had A Horse and various other titles including short stories featured in anthologies such as A Cup Of Comfort for Single Mothers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press (January 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160755027X
• ISBN-13: 978-1607550273
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melissa Sovey has written gift books, short stories, and an award-winning coffee table book. She and her husband live in the north woods of Wisconsin where they enjoy year-round outdoor sports and the tranquility of nature. Melissa has lived in Chicago and Detroit... but her heart has always been in the country. (Even if there aren't any Starbucks. Or Whole Foods. Or trendy little shoe stores; which is fine because all you really need in the north woods are a pair of rubber boots, some furry mukluks and a cheap pair of flip flops for the six or so weeks you get to wear them).

Melissa is currently compiling material for a project based on her latest gift book, It's A Girl Thing: Random Thoughts on Surviving Womanhood. Please visit her website www.melissasovey.com and post a comment on one of her Random Thoughts or e-mail her at [e-mail] with one of your own survival tactics! Your thoughts will be published with your permission.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GERMAN SHEPHERD X-ING, February 12, 2010

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G. Anton "not armed with stink" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: German Shepherd Virtues: Lessons Learned from Our Faithful Companions (Hardcover)

BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN I WOULD BUY AGAIN FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD LOVERS. THE ONLY SURPRISE IS THAT THE BOOK IS SMALL. CHECK THE DIMENSIONS.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK ! ! !, February 28, 2011

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Lois Lewis - See all my reviews

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This review is from: German Shepherd Virtues: Lessons Learned from Our Faithful Companions (Hardcover)

This was full of beautiful photos and little stories of all the virtues embodied by shepherds. If you love these dogs you'll love this book. This was a gift and the recipient was thrilled.