Lessons from a Sheep Dog (Hardcover)

~ Phillip Keller (Author) "AS THE OWNER OF FAIRWINDS, I quickly realized I would need help to run the ranch and handle the flock efficiently..." (more)
Key Phrases: border collie

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Product Description

What you see is not always what you get – and this true story of a man and his dog is no exception. Woven just under the surface of this simple parable, Keller presents profound spiritual truth. It is the story of Lass, a worthless animal thought to be untrainable, who becomes a magnificent and valuable sheepdog – not terribly unlike how God's love can transform our worst characteristics into blessings that serve to further His Kingdom. Allow yourself to see Biblical truth in this classic tale of what can happen when you yield to the Master.

About the Author

Phillip Keller trained as an agrologist at the University of Toronto and subsequently spent many years in agricultural research, land management, and ranch development in British Columbia. Later, he pursued ecological studies in East Africa, which led to new careers in conservation, wildlife photography, and journalism. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849917654
• ISBN-13: 978-0849917653
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, Thought Provoking, But Slightly Repetitive, March 12, 2004

By	Gary F. Taylor "GFT" (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

When Phillip Keller established a sheep ranch in Canada he soon realized he would require a sheep dog--and fate brought him to Lass, an abused Border Collie with a fierce and stubborn disposition. Clearly there was much for Lass to learn! But there was also a great deal for Keller to learn, and in his work with Lass, Keller sees his own spiritual journey reflected.

In many respects this is a charming, unpretentious, and often thought provoking book, filled with memorable phrases and insights. Even so, and in spite of its brevity (it runs less than less one hundred small pages), it is surprisingly repetitive; Keller essentially gives the complete history of Lass in the first two chapters, a fact that leaves no room for the reader to be surprised by his later reflections. Still, I recommend it--particularly for the Christian dog-lover in your life.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!, November 24, 2002

By	S. Anderson (Ohio, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Philip Keller does a wonderful job of drawing a connection between how a sheepdog relates to its owner and our relationship with God. EXCELLENT witnessing tool. I own 60 sheep and am actively involved in herding and training herding dogs. Philip's analogy's are right on the money. I have bought several of this book to give to herding friends.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book on working relationships, for anyone, June 26, 2003

By	UncleHammy "UncleHammy" (Towanda, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lessons from a Sheepdog: Following the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ (Hodder Christian Paperbacks) (Paperback)

Keller tells the story of his search for God's presence in his life trough an engaging story about his working relationship with his first sheepdog Lass. Well written, it was a quick read that I finished in one evening. The parallels between Keller and Lass and Keller and God are well thought out. I also enjoyed this book from the view of a manager. Keller wrote the book about the working relationship between God and man through the story of his dog, but, I found most of the ideas translate directly to managing of people. Good read. I highly recommend this book.