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Nancy Collander

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Nancy Collander’s lifetime with animals frames the way she sees the world. Dogs are her teachers, providing her a unique outlook on life and amplifying her wry sense of humor. A lifetime of dog adoption and rescue provides the framework for Nancy’s first book, Through Their Eyes; Reflections on joy, loss, and learning. Twenty-seven years on a small farm in Central Ohio led to Short Notes from a Small Farm, a series of short stories about a city girl’s life in the country. Her short story, Foal Watch, placed first in the Westerville, Ohio, “Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest” in 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Nancy’s creative writing spark was kindled at Ohio Dominican College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. Nancy now resides in Michi ...more

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Through Their Eyes: Reflect...

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Tussie-Mussies by Geraldine Adamich Laufer
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If flowers and plants speak to you, this is a must read. It features beautiful flowers, fabulous photography, and will teach you how to make a meaningful bouquet for someone special!
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The Undertaker's Daughter by Kate Mayfield
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A fascinating look at growing up in a funeral home in a small Kentucky town in the 1960s and '70s (and beyond). It was interesting to learn the evolution of the "death care" industry during this time, and how race and small-town pettiness played into ...more
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Walks With Sam by David W. Berner
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I really enjoyed Walks with Sam. Dog owners know that each walk is different, each is unique, and it comes through in this series of dog-walk musings. I love the attentiveness David gives to the Sam on each walk. It always saddens me to see someone o ...more
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DILLY the BRAVEHEART by Penny Neer
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Dilly the Braveheart is a quick, easy read for all ages. I loved this story, and the pictures and images will melt your heart. Adopting an animal, especially an older, special needs one, is so rewarding (I've done it many times) and Dilly's journey t ...more
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
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I loved this book. Many might find it morbid but the death industry has always fascinated me! If you want to know what goes on behind the scenes, you'll find it in Caitlin's unflinching book. If you can't decide how you want to be "disposed of" this ...more
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Mayflower Chronicles by Kathryn Haueisen
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Excellent historical fiction. This exhaustively researched and very well-written book transports the reader, and the characters come to life. I learned so much about the religious strife at the time and the reasons the pilgrims were willing to give u ...more
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When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke
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A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley
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