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The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking

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I'm a 30-year Basset lover and this book is one of the best. It's charming, funny and so very, very true. Bill Stanton is a master of getting just the right words to describe his hilarious (and superb) photos of Maggie, his now-11-year old Basset (check out the bagel pic and the one about "patience".). ALL Basset lovers should own this book (and his first one, "Maggie's Way"). I've given many as gifts and they are always a hit (also they're reasonably priced).

I would recommend this to book to any dog lover. I picked up this book on the way out of the store, and couldn't put it down. I had to go back and buy it. This is a a gem of a book, and I'm sure you'll treasure the sage wisdom of this floppy eared philosopher.

We lost our Basset Hound, Tinker Bell, just a few years ago. To this day, we still mourn in my home, for that wonderful dog. Then along comes this book: "The Tao of Maggie" that I purchased as a birthday gift for my wife.

WOOF !!!

You don't have to own, or even be anywhere near a Basset Hound, to enjoy the words & pictures found in this amazing little book! Bill Stanton, the author-photographer, and owner of Maggie, the Basset, knows his subject so very well! The wisdom and wit, that you are going to find in this book, more than make the purchase price seem very low, indeed! And, the images of Maggie, make this even better still.

This book will heal you, it has done wonders in my home!
FIVE STARS !!!

...so goes our mistress of zen - our goddess of the couch.

Bill Stanton is back with another installment of the wonderfully elegant Miss Maggie, Basset extraordinaire. As a Basset Hound owner myself, the humorous and poetic photos of Maggie entertain and crackle with aspects of the comical hound so familiar in my household, and in the fur flecked, drool drizzled homes of others as well. (Just kidding, we Basset owners know the goodness of a rag at arms length). Whether Maggie is swimming, laying on the sofa or pondering the horizon, we find our little friend expounding philosphical quotations while contemplating the next meal, exploring her neighborhood, or preparing for the next snooze. Much like his first published pictorial on Maggie entitled "Maggie's Way", Stanton's keen eye for nuance of the Basset's personality shines through.

And on a side note: My Basset - Baldrick, and I had the pleasure of meeting Maggie and Bill Stanton a few years ago at a charity picnic to raise funds for a local Basset Rescue group. Maggie was charming and sweet, and Mr. Stanton was a pleasure. His love for Maggie is indeed strong, and flows gently from his camera's eye in "The Tao of Maggie", and in "Maggie's Way". If you buy one, the other or both, you'll find joy within each page.

I lost my "Maggie" this year. I was so sad but Bill Stanton captures the essence of this wonderful species and let me grieve and laugh at the same time. What a wonderful book. You don't have to love Bassett Hounds to read this. But if you lose your Bassett be sure to get this book. Bill Stanton needs to get posters on the market for us. Each photo is a gem.

I am a member of the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue League - and although I am partial to the hounds, I am an equal opportunity dog lover.

This book is amazing. Maggie is amazing.
I particularly like the quote:
"When you're going through hell...keep going."

I find myself reading it over and over - it cheers me up!

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This is a wonderful book, both the photographs and text. I liked it so much that I bought six copies for all of my friends and family who have Basset Hounds!
Nothing, and I mean, nothing disappointing in this book! A must for Bassset fans!

I gave this book as a gift. The recipient was truly delighted and she still shows me particular pictures (and captions) that she most enjoys. This is a great photo essay that captures the essence of the bassett breed and the strong bond between humans and animals. Funny, heart warming, and a treat to share.

This a good coffee table book. Just open to any page and a conversation just naturally begins. This book is touching,thoughtful,sweet, and has so much to offer visually. I bought a second copy as a gift for a friend who recently got a Basset Hound. I've been owned by this wonderful breed for 2 1/2 years now, so I could really relate.

If you are having a dog of a day, this book will lift your spirits. The pictures and captions are funny and oh, so true. I ordered a second copy of this book for a gift, it is that good. Enjoy