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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you, Bob for adding this wonderful review!<br/>Barbara]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you, Robert!  I received a special note from a mother a few days ago.  Her 3- year old son has cerebal palsey and was upset he would have to wear a brace on his leg at night.  She read him Frankie's story.  Just before bed he said, &quot;I have to wear my brace just like Frankie.&quot;  Knowing this positive effect Frankie has on children is one of the best feelings in the world.<br/>Thank you for stopping by to share your wonderful thoughts about Frankie and her story.  I sincerely appreciate it.<br/>Barb]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[As a mom to a dachshund in a dog cart (&quot;Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog&quot;)I could relate with everyone of these stories in Joyce's book. Disabled animals truly deserve a chance and Joyce proved that over and over again with these truly, heart warming, inspirational stories. I found myself lau...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34453127">more...</a>]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Planet of the Dogs teaches us valuable lessons of living in peace and harmony. Dogs naturally love unconditionally, and Robert McCarty portrays this easily and beautifully. This book will teach children, through the subtle, true expressive messages of the dogs, what really matters in life. Green Val...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34453049">more...</a>]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[I've read all Jon's books and loved them all. But, this one is my all time favorite. It touched my heart so deeply. Jon portrayed beautifully the connection between dogs and humans. His honesty about not always finding the right words to describe this connection was refreshing. Sometimes things just...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34451667">more...</a>]]></body>
        
    
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