I did something Saturday I haven’t done for years. I read an entire book in a day. This may seem trivial to the voracious bookworm but I simply could not put down the true story of a man, his family, and the senior dog they adopted from a shelter.
For want of nothing better to do, I took the latest addition to my canine library down to the courthouse square with Dixie in tow and read passionately in the shade while taking in a bluegrass festival. We didn’t leave until 5 p.m. The images created by the talents of Mark Levin in his book “Rescuing Sprite” simply would not go away.
I know nothing of reviewing books but this one was a winner. I implore you lovers of all things dog to pick up a copy at your local library or on line. After reading this guy’s biography, I thought it unlikely that such poignancy could come from — well — an attorney. A right wing one at that. His politics and mine are polar opposites yet we found common ground when it came to the love we share for our dogs and the unique ways they touch our lives.
Yes, I cried. And you will too. Levin points out that the only flaw in a dog is that they don’t live long enough. No doubt! Yet what they give us in those few short years greatly exceeds what they take when they leave this world.
So curl up with your dog and this book. And when you feel a lump in your throat, do what Sprite did. Lift your nose up and sniff the breeze!
Whata can I say, you even love my fat little Dachy. Waiting for the next installment since I have finally learned how to return the dlog!
Mom