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Life Is Good: Lessons in Joyful Living

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For certain, we weren't all blessed with her beauty or her poise, nor that glorious golden-brown hair or those big brown eyes. But we, mere humans that we are, can still learn how to be happy, and Trixie tells us how. First of all, you should relish every morsel you put in your mouth. Good food is sure to lift your spirits. I know it makes Me happy! Secondly, getting your rest is a must if you're to have the energy to enjoy life. So, sleep as much as you possibly can. Last, you must learn to be playful. So many humans forget to play. We're so busy going to work, taking care of the family, cooking, cleaning, that we neglect our playful natures. Get back to the basics: Good food, good rest, and playing. This lovely gift book is simply a reminder that all work and no play isn't good for a soul, whether it's a pooch's soul or a human soul. Remember to be joyful. The photographs of Trixie and her dad (Dean Koontz) were charming. Trixie's obviously a very lovable canine. Generous too, because she's donating her earnings to Canine Companions for Independence.

Love is the Golden's Light

I read this book in one sitting and I slowed down the closer to the end I got, simply to savor each word and each picture. This book is a heart-sparkler. I laughed so many times and my face is still sore from wearing a big smile from the first page to the last. Insightful, delightful, touching--this book is a treasure. If you have ever shared your life with a Golden, the words and pictures in this book will serve as an affirmation to the deep, shining love and the ever-positive nature of these furry beings. If you have not had the honor of sharing your life with a Golden fur kin, it matters not, Trixie's words will speak to your heart and soothe your soul.

Kathy Anne Harris

My wife & I read this book while waiting in the Animal ER for our 7 year old yellow Labrador, Bailey's to come out of surgery. While we read the pages all of the photos, humor, style, and joy of this book provided a much needed break from our fear and pain. Although Bailey's later succumbed to her injuries, we chose to use this book as a central piece to the remembrance book for her.

"Life is Good" is the true mantra of any dog, and should be for us as well.

Scott

I am honored to possess a copy signed by Trixie (she claims her master only paid her cookies, the brute), and I have to say THIS DOG HAS TALENT! Although she can be opinionated (peeing on other author's works) who could fail to love a book that teaches us so much about enjoying life, from taking longer naps to learning to drool more? I'm looking forward to her next book when hopefully she will delve deep and finally tell the true story of her life as a cat, the REINCARNATION WE DO NOT SPEAK OF.

An uplifting, feel good (but not corny) book. Makes you smile, provides a great gift (better order 2, you won't want to give yours away) --and helps an animal charity. How can you lose?

Anyone who is a loyal reader of DK novels knows he is an avid dog lover,especially when it comes to Trixie.One of my favorite novels is Watchers.Not so much because of the monster and action sequences but because the character of Einstein.He is what all dog worshippers wish we could have, even for one day.Which would be to communicate with our furry loved ones.
Trixie(DK) does a great job in trying to tell us what her priorities and her life is all about.
At times very funny and ironic,this book does a great job of letting us look back at ourselves and to realize how utterly goofy we humans are.

Once again Mr. Koontz pulls on the heart strings. I read this book out loud with my kids and we laughed till we cried. It's a great book even if you don't have a dog, but you will laugh alot more if you do. Lots of wit and wisdom from Trixie. Pictures are adorable and written so that all ages will enjoy. Two paws (thumbs) way up!!!

I bought the first book at Borders (couldn't wait) and then I ordered four more through Amazon. I gave them to my friends that I knew would enjoy it and, of course, they did. I had read some of Trixie's stories on her dad's web site (www.deankoontz.com) and found them truly wonderful. The text and photographs are terrific. I can't recommend this book more highly. I don't even have a dog and I think this book is number one. It's thoughtful and insightful and will give you something to think about. I will read it over and over again.

Trixie's book was given to my wife and I as a gift because she knows just how much we love Golden Retrievers. If you "know" a Golden, you will see her or him in every photo and every sentence of this book. This book is a must have for anyone who loves Golden Retrievers.

I absolutely loved this little book! I'm ordering more as Christmas presents for my loved ones. I keep it on a table in my office and when the stress of the day becomes too much... just looking at the cover reminds me of what Trixie has to say about the goodness and joy of everyday life.