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Ranch of Dreams: The Country's Most Unusual Sanctuary, Where Every Animal Has a Story

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This is the best piece of non-fiction ever written. It is about an amazing ranch that takes in abused animals and their stories. The abuse mentioned in this book is horrible. From the tortured wild horses to the outrageous mistreatment of circus elephants. I could not put this book down. The only times that I did was when the tears blurred the pages.

I was a bit dubious about reading this book, especially after my fiance thrust it at me and demanded that I read it the whole way through. Not really having read anything by Amory before, this was the first time. The stories within the book are at the same time inspiring and heartbreaking. It's wonderful to read about caring and hope in a world that can be so callous and cruel towards the animals. It was inspirational, and after finishing it I made a vow to make a donation towards his efforts. The book documents his honorable cause in great detail, and it would be hard for anyone to find a reason to put the book down.

Having never read anything by Cleveland Amory before I was quite surprised to learn of Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas.Ranch of Dreams opened my eyes to what really goes on behind the circus tents,most haunting and heartwrenching the cruel treatment of the elephants,ripped from their mothers and herds and beaten into submission.Dear Mr Amory;he passed before writing a follow up book. The book is well worth the read,a lesson in human compassion,and when you are finished,pass it on to a friend.

Cleveland Amory wrote of his beloved cat Polar Bear, "Heaven will be no heaven for me if Polar Bear is not there."

I say heaven will be no heaven for me if Cleveland Amory is not there. Anyone with even a small soft spot in his heart cannot fail to be moved by the stories of the Black Beauty Ranch and the animals of various species that call it home.

Someone recently asked me what I'd do if I didn't need to work for a living. I think I'd want to go to Murchison, Texas and help care for the ranch's residents.

I absolutely loved this book. Although difficult to handle when reading about the abuse of animals, it is so well written that you just can't put it down. Cleveland's sense of humor shows through his writing and makes this book a must-read! And, if you haven't been to the Ranch of Dreams - you must go!!! Black Beauty Ranch in TX is the most beautiful place in the world - and the beauty is so much more than what meets the eye!

This is a very interesting book and very informative about animal issues. I learned a lot. However, I'm not fond of Cleveland Amory's writing style--too many parenthetical phrases for me.

I have been donating to the Fund for Animals for quite some time but had never read/heard the story of how it came about. Cleveland tells a fascinating story of what was behind his vision of creating the Black Beauty Ranch. The unbelievable cruelness of people is hard to deal with -- but here is an individual who had actively fought it and created a peaceful home to so many abused, neglected animals of all kinds. I found it thoroughly enjoyable and it made me want to donate more.

I read this book in one day. I have always enjoyed animals and in some way people have given me animals that are sick, unwanted, and sometimes abused. I have recently moved to Texas on a 58 acre ranch w/my 13 dogs and 1 parrot and 1 husband. I came with a plan to have a place where we could take in animals that were no longer wanted and they could live their lives out with no worry of being mistreated, unloved or put down, which I do not believe in. Since we have arrived, we have rescued 4 donkeys, 1 llama, various unwanted fowl, cats and other assorted wildlife. The message this book conveys is that all living creatures want to be loved, cared for and feel safe. I cried at reading some accounts of the cruelty that these animals endured, but survived. I hope to be able to do what Amory did and still continues to do through his foundation. A wonderful book that has a heartfelt message to the creatures that bring joy to our lives as humans.

A really heart wrenching tale of what a devoted animal lover can accomplish with the love of animals. 5 plus as far as I'm concerned.

What a wonderful book. Mr.Amory can make one laugh, cry and most important of all to think. I would recommend it to animal lovers and everyone else