Angel By My Side (Paperback)

~ (Author) "No way. I already have a dog..." (more)
Key Phrases: service dog, service animal, angina attacks, Delta Society, New York, Greg Ogilvie (more...)

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Product Description

In 1995, Mike Lingenfelter was ready for his life to be over. Two serious heart attacks and open-heart surgery had taken away most of the good things he had in his life. But then a golden retriever named Dakota, who had been rescued from death himself, came to help Mike with his rehabilitation recovery. This is the story of how Dakota became Mike's protector and best friend, saving Mike's life several times.

About the Author

Michael Lingenfelter is an accomplished engineer and has worked on a number of very visible and important public construction projects in his 40-year career. A member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and several professional societies, he holds 17 patents for his work worldwide. Mike and his wife, Nancy, have four children and seven grandchildren. They reside in Huntsville, Alabama, where Mike works for Parsons Transportation Group, a division of Parsons Engineering. David Frei is known to millions of television viewers as the longtime co-host of USA Network’s annual telecast of the popular Westminster Kennel Club dog show. He has enjoyed much success in the dog show world, but he is proudest of the fact that his Brittanys, Teigh and Belle, are registered therapy dogs that visit people in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice every week. Dave is president of Smiling Dog Public Relations in Seattle, where he lives with his wife, Cherilyn.

Dakota was Mike’s very special golden retriever service dog with unique, life-saving talents. He was named 1999 Service Dog of the Year by Delta Society, elected to the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Hall of Fame, and chosen as Humanitarian of the Year by the National Sertoma Club of Dallas (the first nonhuman recipient in history). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401900585
• ISBN-13: 978-1401900588
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #543,472 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down ......a MUST READ!, May 3, 2005

By	Essie Arthur (Prole, IA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't normally write reviews, but this book I would encourage everyone strongly to read. I read about the book and saw about it being about service dogs, which I can't say I have a big interest in even though I LOVE animals. So I didn't get it right away. Then I read it. This book is simply put, a gift to the soul! I read it and I've loaned it to everybody I know and I've purchased it as a gift to send to everyone out of state I know. You think you'll cry at the end and you cry from beginning to end. This captures the connection and bond we have when we truly allow ourselves to get close with our animal friends. You won't regret reading it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel by my side, October 27, 2005

A Kid's Review

genre: Non/fiction

Three sentence summary: Its about a man named Mike who had a heart attack he gets a very speciel Golden reteriever service dog who possed unique life saving talens its a true story a dog who saved a man and a man who saved a dog.

What I liked most about the book: That its a true story and the love for one another in this book.

What I didn't like and why: That the dog dies in the story

My favorite character and why: The dog because Dakota was cute dog with his green frog.

The scene, line, or passage that meant something to me and why When Mike cried when he helped a crippled kid feel better.

What I would say about this book to someone else: That its heart warming

One question I have after reading this book: Are dogs really angels

My strongest reason for recommending this book: Because most people love dogs.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and so touching!, December 19, 2006

By	E. Boh (Wisconsin, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently lost my Golden Angel too, and while I was looking for a book to help
Me cope with my pain, I found this book. I am a very busy person and don't
Have much time to read, but this book took me 2 days. It is full of feelings and even humor. No matter what the situation is, our Golden's will manage to put a smile on our face. When you start reading this book, make sure you have a box of Kleenex
Near by. This book goes into my favorite book list, and I purchased a few more as
Christmas presents.