An intriguingly
different look at one woman’s recovery from several lifetimes of abuse,
betrayal and violent deaths—guided by dogs whose hearts contain the simple and
miraculous knowledge of the Universe.
I Want to Have
the Heart of a Dog
Genie Gabriel
Reviewed
by Jeffrey Ross
Five Stars for animal lovers!
-- a must read about the indisputable connection between people and their
dogs...
I want to have the Heart of a Dog is an amazing text.
Perhaps it is a collection of significant life history vignettes, stories which
show powerful and dramatic moments and events in the lives of the author, Genie
Gabriel, and her loving fur babies. Perhaps Heart
of a Dog is a powerful Reikie
(an ancient method for channeling life force energy for relaxation and healing)
manifesto, a calming book that celebrates the spiritual connections between
humankind and dogs—and the complex journeys we share daily. This book will make
readers smile, laugh, perhaps even weep-- but everyone will come away
enlightened and joyful. All the wisdom
and positive influences of the author’s canine friends are
"channeled" in each chapter.
The emotional and spiritual power of this book is obvious-- and refreshing.
Hopefully, each person who enjoys this lovely text will come away with “the
heart of a dog”—and a new understanding of life’s ultimate and profound
meanings.
BLURB: I Want to Have the Heart of a Dog
One woman's journey that
started with murders of passion in an Egyptian-like civilization two thousand
years ago. After suffering betrayal, abuse and violent deaths through lifetimes
of atonement, she comes to the present day realization that dogs are much more
than furry companions. They are protectors, comforters, and teachers whose
hearts contain the simple and miraculous knowledge of the Universe—if only we
listen and learn.
EXCERPT: I Want to Have the
Heart of a Dog
Fur against my face and
the soft smell of a dog curled protectively around me existed before my first
memories of this life.
Mom used to tell
stories of me as a toddler, sleeping with my head pillowed on our Collie's
belly; of my brave furry protector forcing an uncle back into his car because I
was outside without a parent. Never mind we lived out in the country where only
relatives or nearby neighbors came to visit.
Tippy took his duties
seriously, and executed them well. For ten years, he was a companion, a pillow,
and a protector.
Under this seemingly
idyllic existence, something dark was happening to me that my child-mind didn't
understand. My ignorance allowed me to form loving memories of my early years
with Tippy.
As our beautiful boy
neared his transition over the Rainbow Bridge, I caught a glimpse of something
I hadn't previously seen in my young life—a look of helpless grief on my stern,
stoic father's face. I didn't completely understand it then, but I knew it was
somehow momentous. Perhaps there was more to this man than he let us see.
Though I didn't realize
it at the time, Tippy was the beginning of my life-long love of dogs, and set
the standard for all the furbabies who would be part of my journey.
~ Wisdom from Tippy ~
We will always be with
you—your furry angels who you can love and trust unconditionally and feel safe
with. Though you won't put this together until well into this lifetime, Collies
will carry a special message for you, as do I. You will feel drawn to them, and
they will appear at critical times to guide and support you.
But don't overlook the
other furries who appear in your life, for they also bring messages—to hope, to
play, to love, and to look for the joy in this lifetime. For it is there,
sometimes buried and forgotten in the angst of your self-punishment, but it is
there. Good-bye for now, my beloved. I will always be available to you and now
entrust you to another set of paws to share your journey.
REVIEW:
Title: I Want to Have the Heart
of a Dog
Author: Genie Gabriel
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Non-Fiction
Length: 108 Pages
Reviewer: Courtney Rene
Rating: 5 out of 5
I Want to Have
the Heart of a Dog was a more emotional read that I expected. If you have
ever had a beloved pet you will want to read this story, but have the box of
tissues ready. When I started reading
it, I thought it was fiction. Imagine my
surprise as I made my way through the book and realized no, it is a nonfiction
piece about the author. This book is
wonderful in that it gives insight to many dogs and their breeds and maybe
their personalities, but it also gives insight into humans and their own nature
and needs and shortcomings.
Aside from the fact that this book did make me a little sad, I was
forced to recall my own furbabies that have passed on and how much they were a
part of my life and my journey. The book
stuck with me even after I finished the last page. I have a feeling it will be with me for many
days to come. I can’t say that about
many books.
I am giving this book 5 stars. I’m usually a little grinchy with stars, but
I could not give this one any less. It
was truly an inspiring read.
ALSO BY GENIE GABRIEL
TAGLINE
Three generations of independent
women, driven in different directions by one man’s anger. Until his death
reconnects them with their mystical Irish ancestors and wonders beyond this
limited human existence.
BLURB
Three generations of independent women, driven in
different directions by one man’s anger. Until his death reconnects them with
their mystical Irish ancestors and wonders beyond this limited human existence.
Trained in the shamanic arts by her Irish grandmother,
Chessie Durand travels to alternate worlds to rescue animals in danger. Aided
by her Chosen One, an angel dog and a mysterious merkaba necklace, she
discovers powers unknown to most humans.
Ever practical, her mother provides a sanctuary for
these alien and exotic species stall-beside-stall with barnyard creatures. And
when their paradise is threatened by ignorance and poachers and unknown dangers
beyond the stargates, Marlise loads her shotgun and joins the fight.
Reviewed by Greg
Didaleusky
5 Stars out of 5
More than a dog
whisperer
Genie Gabriel's
novel More Than Just a Dog gently brings you into the world of Francesca
(Chessie) Durand and her recently deceased dog, Chap at his gravesite. Chessie
has the gift of talking with her dog when he was alive and now dead. She also
has the innate gift of talking with deceased people who had been close to her.
More Than Just a Dog's intriguing plot urged and propelled me to turn the pages
as Chessie faced adventurous perils throughout the novel. The characters were
real and memorable, some of them assisting Chessie on her quest to rescue
nearly extinct animals in this world and .... You'll have to read the book to
follow her escapades and surprises. Also, you'll have to read the book to find
out if Peter, a person she met at college, a person that captured her heart
with amorous intentions, plays a role in her life. I wasn't disappointed in the
ending of the book. In fact, I was completely satisfied with how everything
came together. A well-written novel that deserves a five-star rating.
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