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Bridge Called Hope: Stories of Triumph from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams
by
Kim Meeder
Cross Over Troubled Waters
Hope is like the stars—always there, yet shining brightest in the blackest of nights. It is like the dawn, always rising anew. Hope is for everyone, and that includes you. This collection of more than twenty true stories from a ranch of rescued dreams unveils the heart of true strength and the character of genuine courage. Experience for yourself...more
Hope is like the stars—always there, yet shining brightest in the blackest of nights. It is like the dawn, always rising anew. Hope is for everyone, and that includes you. This collection of more than twenty true stories from a ranch of rescued dreams unveils the heart of true strength and the character of genuine courage. Experience for yourself...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
September 15th 2006
by Multnomah Books
(first published 2006)
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Just a few days ago, I finished reading a book by Kim Meeder, called Bridge of Hope.
Kim Meeder and her husband Troy run a ranch called Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, in Oregon. They rescue abused, mistreated and dying horses; help them recover, and then pair them with children in need.
This book is full of touching, inspiring, and real stories about horses and the way they have touched the hearts and lives of hurting children and youth. It is written in a very easy to read style and often include wor...more
Kim Meeder and her husband Troy run a ranch called Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, in Oregon. They rescue abused, mistreated and dying horses; help them recover, and then pair them with children in need.
This book is full of touching, inspiring, and real stories about horses and the way they have touched the hearts and lives of hurting children and youth. It is written in a very easy to read style and often include wor...more
It was an interesting book about how horses are rescued from abusive homes and rehabilitated. It's also about children who bond with these horses and learn to love and have hope and belief in themselves.
It lost a point because it was way too religious. It did not sell itself as a religious book but as a horse or children-whose-lives-are-affected-by-horse book.
It lost a point because it was way too religious. It did not sell itself as a religious book but as a horse or children-whose-lives-are-affected-by-horse book.
A must read for horse lovers. Kim is a talented author that brings home the emotion of each event as she and her husband care for horses that teach young and disabled riders an opportunity to learn about real love.
This book was just ok it would have been better without all the religious stuff. I didn't know the book was about religion I thought it was going to be about horse rescue stories.
This book is truely amazing in some parts, laugh your head off funny in others, and cry your eyes out in many.
Sequel to Hope Rising and continues the inspirational story of horses and at risk lives helping one another.
May 16, 2012
Nikki Waltrowski
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We can all have hope and make a difference in someone's life. This book really touched my heart.
Aug 03, 2011
Rebekah
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Heart-breaking stories that bring out the best in people and horses at this rescue ranch
2nd of series. Still inspiring but not as heartfelt as the first book for me. Still would rate high if you like true-to-life works from the heart.
Sweet and emotional as was Kim Meeder's other book...
I gave up, I do not care for it. It is over the top.
More moving stories from Crystal Peaks Ranch.
SOOO touching! there is Hope in Jesus Christ
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Great stories of God's healing!
This book is a second in a series. The first is entitled, "Hope Rising". I loved both books. They are so inspirational and embody their titles of "Hope". They are the true stories of troubled children brought to Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch to connect with the horses there. The connection between human and these beautiful animals is undeniable. Healing comes to both child and beast as they learn to trust and forgive the inhuman treatment they have both endured. A must read for any animal lover such...more
Another inspiring book by Kim Meeder. My favorite stories are the ones showing how horses touch the lives of the kids at the ranch. Occasionally Kim will wax eloquent a little bit longer than the story might need, but there's spiritual meat in her words that can impact greatly. Recommended.
I really like this book. I first read it at a summer camp I worked at. It was a youth ranch for under privalliged kids and the goal of the ranch is to achieve something like Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in this book. This book is really insparational and just makes me smile (and sometimes cry). The Hope really is Rising, from the spark, from the flame and from the ashes.
This book is so very encouraging to any who have struggled in life from deaths, to illnesses, from loss of homes, to missed friends and more. It is a book that almost anyone I'm sure can relate too. And it is so very moving.
I liked the first one better, but this was still a good read.
I love that each chapter is a seperate story, so you can read for just a few minutes or read several chapters at a time. The stories are both tragic and heart-warming.
Beautifully written and inspiring short stories. I cried more than once reading this book, a lot of heartbreaking stories in here.
Feb 22, 2008
Audra
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This book left me deeply touched. It will move you through all ranges of emotion and leave you wanting more of Kim's true stories.
The unconditional love of horses towards children who are hurting and the joy and love between them..... a must read also.
This book is for anyone who loves horses and stories of hope, healing and the miraclous power of God's love.
i have only read 2 chapters but i love how the people and the horses connect.
Sep 04, 2011
Patriot
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5 of 5 stars
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EVERYONE!
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Lakota P
Many thanks to Lakota for giving this wonderful book to me! It's just AMAZING!
A horse ranch in Oregon is open to visit for therapy with horses.
this book is really good! I recommend it for everyone ;)
Another great book by Kim Meeder.
Number two book.
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Kim Meeder is the cofounder and director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, an organization that rescues abused and dying horses and pairs them with children in need.
Kim’s first book, Hope Rising, propelled the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award and launched her extensive public/motivational speaking schedule at schools, churches, and governmental conferences across the United...more
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Kim’s first book, Hope Rising, propelled the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award and launched her extensive public/motivational speaking schedule at schools, churches, and governmental conferences across the United...more
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