Nonfiction Book Reviews

Angel Whiskers edited by Laurel E. Hunt
Hyperion, February 2001.
Hardcover, 161 pages.
ISBN: 0786865784.
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Angel Whiskers
edited by Laurel E. Hunt

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 Holt
Talking Bird Press, 2000.
Trade Paperback, 209 pages.
ISBN: 0967777704.
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The Circle of Healing
by Cathy Holt

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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