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Rio - A Love Story: How My Dog Saved My Life
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"A beautifully written true story about a girl's journey with a very special show dog that shines not only as a great dog book with lots of fascinating information about dogs, dog training and dogs trials, but as a wonderfully inspirational self-help book with a treasure of important information about self-healing, all delivered flawlessly."
"For those in search of a very positive self-help book, this is a must-read compassionate account of a girl's love, heartbreak, loneliness and deep depression, and her remarkable journey of self-help, alternative treatment, and recovery. A deeply personal book about self-healing, positive changes and the re-celebration of life that may very well transform your life, as it already has others."
"It's a must-read feel-good true story for dog and other animal lovers, and everyone in need of joy and inspiration, or, simply, a great book. Includes lots of dog training and titling ideas, set forth in a fun, entertaining way. Highly recommended!"
"A heartwarming true story of a girl's family tragedies and how a charming show dog gave her unconditional love and guided her from deep sadness to a renewed passion for life. If you're looking for a wonderfully uplifting book that provides much-needed encouragement in these trying times ... this is it! It will touch every emotion you have - make you laugh, cry and give you hope. Read it, be inspired and fall in love with life again. An incredibly beautiful story that should not be missed."
Most of us will experience heartbreak and tragedy during our lives. Joan lost her closest family and support system overnight and fell into deep depression. She needed a miracle to raise her out of her sadness. Magically, the miracle appeared in the form of a charming dog, Rio. He diagnosed her and started her healing process, showering her with unconditional love, enticing her to enjoy life again, and showing her that life is always worth living. Rio encouraged her to pursue new activities with him in a variety of fun dog sport venues, and they became a beloved therapy dog team and dance partners. Joan's strong commitment to Rio was just what she needed. Sadness quickly turned to joy, and she began an exciting life journey with Rio that continues on.
Dog and other pet lovers love this book, finding it to be very special, not just another dog book. They enjoy the informative dog training tips, as well as Joan and Rio's amusing journeys and achievements in various dog trialing venues. And this book is for everyone, not just pet lovers. If you're searching for happiness or simply love inspirational and touching stories, then this book is perfect for you. Joan's refreshing candidness in resolving her sadness along with the wisdom and insight in this special book may help many of us deal with life's challenges, loneliness, and depression. Joan's challenges as caregiver for her loved ones offer helpful insight to those experiencing similar periods of their life and may help one deal with the loss of their loved ones. It's an all-around beautiful story that reminds us to listen to our hearts.
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER and #1 NEW RELEASE & all.author.com WINNER
"A beautifully written true story about a girl's journey with a very special show dog that shines not only as a great dog book with lots of fascinating information about dogs, dog training and dogs trials, but as a wonderfully inspirational self-help book with a treasure of important information about self-healing, all delivered flawlessly."
"For those in search of a very positive self-help book, this is a must-read compassionate account of a girl's love, heartbreak, loneliness and deep depression, and her remarkable journey of self-help, alternative treatment, and recovery. A deeply personal book about self-healing, positive changes and the re-celebration of life that may very well transform your life, as it already has others."
"It's a must-read feel-good true story for dog and other animal lovers, and everyone in need of joy and inspiration, or, simply, a great book. Includes lots of dog training and titling ideas, set forth in a fun, entertaining way. Highly recommended!"
"A heartwarming true story of a girl's family tragedies and how a charming show dog gave her unconditional love and guided her from deep sadness to a renewed passion for life. If you're looking for a wonderfully uplifting book that provides much-needed encouragement in these trying times ... this is it! It will touch every emotion you have - make you laugh, cry and give you hope. Read it, be inspired and fall in love with life again. An incredibly beautiful story that should not be missed."
Most of us will experience heartbreak and tragedy during our lives. Joan lost her closest family and support system overnight and fell into deep depression. She needed a miracle to raise her out of her sadness. Magically, the miracle appeared in the form of a charming dog, Rio. He diagnosed her and started her healing process, showering her with unconditional love, enticing her to enjoy life again, and showing her that life is always worth living. Rio encouraged her to pursue new activities with him in a variety of fun dog sport venues, and they became a beloved therapy dog team and dance partners. Joan's strong commitment to Rio was just what she needed. Sadness quickly turned to joy, and she began an exciting life journey with Rio that continues on.
Dog and other pet lovers love this book, finding it to be very special, not just another dog book. They enjoy the informative dog training tips, as well as Joan and Rio's amusing journeys and achievements in various dog trialing venues. And this book is for everyone, not just pet lovers. If you're searching for happiness or simply love inspirational and touching stories, then this book is perfect for you. Joan's refreshing candidness in resolving her sadness along with the wisdom and insight in this special book may help many of us deal with life's challenges, loneliness, and depression. Joan's challenges as caregiver for her loved ones offer helpful insight to those experiencing similar periods of their life and may help one deal with the loss of their loved ones. It's an all-around beautiful story that reminds us to listen to our hearts.
295 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2019
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September 27, 2021
Lovely personal story about a woman and her dog
Lovely story about a woman and her dog. I met Joni and Rio personally and they were ambassadors for the Belgian Tervuren breed. I liked how she illustrated all the various things you can do with your dog at AKC shows from a newcomers perspective and that it is not all about winning, but about the bond with your dog. Joni and Rio are truly soul mates. Great read for a dog lover.
Lovely story about a woman and her dog. I met Joni and Rio personally and they were ambassadors for the Belgian Tervuren breed. I liked how she illustrated all the various things you can do with your dog at AKC shows from a newcomers perspective and that it is not all about winning, but about the bond with your dog. Joni and Rio are truly soul mates. Great read for a dog lover.
September 27, 2020
This is a wonderful story with a lot of heart, an inspiring look at the depths of despair and of rising again thanks to a canine companion. Rio is heroic and the story transcendent. A must read.
August 12, 2021
Loved this book! There is a reason that dog spelled backward is god. They truly love unconditionally.
November 10, 2019
M uch More than a Dog Story – a remarkable remembrance of living beings loved by the author
This book is nonfiction and very nicely explains why and how we might help those suffering at the end of life such as her sister and then her mother. It explains how some alternative ideas such as healthy eating (healthy eating is alternative?) in nursing homes might help people. All the dogs she’s loved before have their stories told including their end days. Then, finally Rio – after she suffers as she gives care to so many – brings her joy and happiness. Rio provides a reason for her to live. Everything isn’t perfect and they both learn so much. This book is honest, reflective, and loving.
This book is nonfiction and very nicely explains why and how we might help those suffering at the end of life such as her sister and then her mother. It explains how some alternative ideas such as healthy eating (healthy eating is alternative?) in nursing homes might help people. All the dogs she’s loved before have their stories told including their end days. Then, finally Rio – after she suffers as she gives care to so many – brings her joy and happiness. Rio provides a reason for her to live. Everything isn’t perfect and they both learn so much. This book is honest, reflective, and loving.
November 12, 2019
Joni Darc Shepherd’s book captures the gift that a deep connection with a beloved pet can bring to our lives. The author takes the reader through challenges and loss within her life and delivers them through the heartache to the joy and healing power of life with a very special dog. You don’t need to be a dog-lover to appreciate the message of this story.
November 9, 2019
Very good book! Lots of details about dog shows, competitions and how to enter. Touching moments of a love between a human and her dog, coping with loss with the help of a canine companion and the use of alternative healing methods is mentioned. The last chapter had me in absolute tears as I felt so deeply the love between human and dog.
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