Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
397th out of 602 books
—
917 voters
Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way we Live
Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Allen Schoen has become one of America’s most celebrated veterinarians. Kindred Spirits shares the transformative power of his remarkable methods, explores how alternative healing is revolutionizing his profession, and, in the tradition of James Herriot, shares heartwarming stories of animals and their caretaker...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
February 12th 2002
by Broadway
(first published 2002)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
174)
Kindred Spirits is about the author, a veterinarian, that explains the connection between humans and animals. He compares and contrasts the views of Western veterinary medicine and Eastern veterinary medicine. He also talks about his views on the feelings and emotions of animals and how that compares to other veterinarians views. Allen M. Schoen explores the physiological connection between humans and animals through research as well as his own experiences and also tells his views on how animals...more
This is an endearing book for those who love animals. I find the title just a little misleading; although there are heartwarming stories of humans and their bond with animals, there is also a heavy dose of vet care alternatives and other potpourri. Still, it's always encouraging to read about others willing to see animals as brethren and friend.
amazng book
There is much in the way of uplifting, feel good anecdotes -- similar to a Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers' Soul, but with more substance. I especially enjoyed the Kindred Souls chapter in which he explores co-species connections. While much of the info in this book was not exactly news to me, I enjoyed the way Schoen told these stories and pulled it all together.
Very informative and opened my mind a bit. Made me want to give Belle lots of hugs! Definitely a book that I will pick up again down the road. Especially when I feel that I need a little reminder of how special co-species are and how much they add to our lives.
view 2 comments
This book talks about the relationship we have with the animals in our lives and how we should enjoy every day with them. If you love your animal friends, this is a good read.
Loved this book and the stories about the bonds between humans and animals. It's a wonderful book that highlights the depth to which animals can feel.
For a person already have deep bond with my dog, this book is not much new. The good part is to provide good information of alternative medicine.
Learned some great techniques I will use with my animals. Covers science to moral issues plus many touching stories from a vet's perspective.
A little too special.
A must read for animal lovers. Informative, deeply moving.
May 09, 2013
Legato Darksummers
added it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
daddy-dark-s-baby-warrior-list
Mar 20, 2013
Linda Lipko
marked it as to-read
Mar 16, 2013
Teresa
marked it as to-read
Mar 09, 2013
Daniela Hielc
marked it as to-read
Feb 18, 2013
Suzag07
is currently reading it
Feb 02, 2013
Mysteria
is currently reading it
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Dr. Schoen is one of the pioneers in veterinary acupuncture and natural therapies, developing and practicing them since 1981. He has been acknowledged worldwide for introducing the concept of an integrative approach to veterinary medicine, bridging the gap between conventional and alternative medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience, teaching and research, he has developed his own uniqu...more
More about Allen M. Schoen...
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
