
This is the third installment of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book review & giveaway for Frugal Plus. This month I have the pleasure of reviewing and doing a giveaway for Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I learned from the Dog.
About the book
101 Stories about Life, Love, and Lessons
Dogs have always been considered companions and playmates that brighten and enrich our lives but they are also wonderful and amazing teachers. The lessons we learn from our canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, just like they do. In this book, dog lovers share what they have learned from our greatest heroes and healers. Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog will delight readers with humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring stories about lessons our canine friends and family members have taught us.
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul (September 22, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1935096389
- ISBN-13: 978-1935096382
The sections of the book include:
- Learning about Family
- Learning to Have Courage
- Learning to Listen
- Learning to Overcome Adversity
- Learning to Heal
- Learning to Say Goodbye
- Learning to Put Things in Perspective
- Learning to Be Kinder
- Learning about Unconditional Love
Some of the stories you will find within this book include:
- Almost Human
- That Day on the Beach
- How You Play the Game
- The Giving Dog
- Dog of the Month
- A Mother’s Love
- Volunteering from the Heart
- An Unexpected Blessing
- Growing Up and Old Together
Each story has it’s own uniqueness and you will find them to be heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational.
The Giveaway
Simon & Schuster has graciously offered to promote a giveaway of this book to three (3) of Frugal Plus’ lucky readers.
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This Giveaway will end on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11:59PM EST.
The Winner will be chosen by Random.org. I will post the Winner here on Frugal Plus, as well as, email directly. You will then have 48 hours to claim your Prize.
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