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Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One) (Paperback)

~ Stacy Mantle (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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LOVE the way you write, and your stories make me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time! -- Laurie Christiansen

So many emotions are felt as one jumps from one paragraph to the next. I was laughing aloud at times. -- - Jonell Roragen

Very enjoyable. I'm very glad I found your work.Love your style and humanity. -- - Angela Barbeisch


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This author has been described as “…the Erma Bombeck of animals” by readers of her online column. Witty and insightful, the author leads her readers on a series of adventures based on actual events. The book begins with the arrival of Malachi and Aquilla, two rescued wolf dogs, and progress through the life of Tristan, a very intelligent coyote, his neurotic sidekick Roscoe (a beagle), and the abrupt arrival of nine indoor house cats.

The result is a hilarious, inspiring and wildly entertaining collection of interconnected stories. This is a comedy, a romance and an adventure novel, all woven together with a philosophical approach to life. It is the life of a woman who has raised wolf hybrids and coyotes in the city, and has been chased by elk in the mountains of Colorado. It is the story of someone who has brought nature into her home and has learned to live in relative harmony with animals of all species even, on occasion, the human species.


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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Southwest Educational Pub (December 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0971657505
  • ISBN-13: 978-0971657502
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,515,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Offbeat and Insightful for All Animal Lovers, January 21, 2002
By Vicki Mccluredavidson "Classic Film" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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Ms. Mantle's down-to-earth writing style and her unusual experiences with animals makes this a fascinating read. Emotional without being maudlin, it offers a kaleidoscopic and often humorous perspective on living with wolf-hybrids, dogs, cats, and other animals. Animal lovers will enjoy reading this; non-animal lovers will likely be converted. Her book deftly analyzes pet ownership and its responsibilities and foibles without any sugar coating. Highly recommended!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious perspective on owning and living with animals., December 27, 2001
By Meggin (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
This is a clever book describing the challenges of owning a pet, any kind of pet, perfectly. It is filled with hilarious accounts of various animals interacting with their environment and each other. This book also touches a bit on the sentimental aspect of owning an animal. Miss Mantle's book is entertaining, well written, and gave me a new understanding and amusement of my own pet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for Animal Lovers!, December 26, 2001
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Very entertaining! This book had me laughing out loud in most places and crying in others. Highly recommended read for those who live with animals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than a pet talk
Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals Without Becoming One is a "feel good" read. Ms. Read more
Published on November 18, 2003 by des

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely enjoyable read!
This book had me laughing and crying. Through her humorous, sad, tragic, and poignant stories dealing with the experiences she's had with the various animals in her own life,... Read more
Published on September 26, 2003 by edkostro

4.0 out of 5 stars A new look at living with pets
In this humorous and touching book about living with a large assortment of pets, author Stacy Mantle had me chuckling out loud to myself more than once. Read more
Published on May 11, 2002 by Janet Tobiassen DVM

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, compassionate and entertaining!
You don't need to be owned by multiple animals of different species to appreciate and relate to Stacy's book, but it will make it all the more pleasurable. Read more
Published on May 11, 2002 by jimwillistiergarten

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about the depth of a pet owner's love
What an awesome book! I laughed and had tears running down my face! I have always been a pet owner, but not nearly as brave as Ms. Mantle. Read more
Published on January 20, 2002

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