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Nonfiction Book ReviewsAngel Whiskers edited by Laurel E. HuntHyperion, February 2001.Hardcover, 161 pages. ISBN: 0786865784. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
Anyone who has lost a dearly
beloved pet knows just how difficult
the loss is to accept and to deal with. However, by
reading the heartwarming stories and poems
by people who have also lost their
favorite pets, grieving owners will find
peace in the knowledge that they are not
alone. Included in Angel Whiskers
are various short stories,
poems, and vintage photographs from a variety of people, both
famous and ordinary, who have all dealt with the loss of a pet and
wish to share their special memories. The book also includes
some information about pet loss resources,
including support groups and websites, and
a foreword by an experience veterinarian
specializing in animal cancer. This is a positive,
uplifting book for anyone who has recently
lost a special cat friend.
The Circle of Healing by Cathy HoltTalking Bird Press, 2000.Trade Paperback, 209 pages. ISBN: 0967777704. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
Cathy Holt, a biofeedback therapist and holistic
health educator with a Master's degree in Public Health from
UC Berkley, wrote The Circle of Healing as a
way to summarize the numerous findings she has
made over the years while helping patients and herself
heal from various physical and emotional traumas.
Using a holistic approach, Holt describes how the
mind and the body must be connected in order for
true healing to begin. She also describes how
having a circle of supporters or friends can help
people do everything from recover from addictions to
achieve goals, such as weight loss. With practical
advice and interesting personal anecdotes, Holt
gently leads the reader to the conclusion that
the modern day approach of ignoring the messages that
our bodies give us is actually harmful to our health.
With useful tips for improving your body's recovery from
surgery and for improving your quality of life, this is a
very useful and book which you'll find yourself dipping into
again and again.
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