• January 1, 2010
  • Self-Help
  • $19.95
  • Format: Hardcover
  • ISBN-13: 9780979127755
  • Trim: 9in × 9in

The God-Dog Connection

Things I’ve Learned About God and Faith from the Dogs and Cats in My Life

Marti Healy

Readers will be delighted by Healy's 25 true stories of pets, and the connection between her dual passions: animals and God.

A great gift idea for the animal lover, believer, or seeker. The parallels Healy draws between animal and human behavior are thought provoking and moving, and will give readers, especially those with strong bonds to their dogs or cats, a new way of picking up the pieces of faith-based wisdom these animals impart, just by being themselves. This slim, attractive book also features photographs of many of Healy's canine and feline friends.

Stories that illuminate spiritual truth and speak to people of many different faiths. A devoted animal lover, Healy finds meaning in her pets exploits, whether its Pookey the dog babysitting a cocker spaniel puppy, Kate the cat becoming a ventriloquist, or Trouble getting loose from the safety of the backyard. While based on primarily on Christian principles, people with many types of religious backgrounds will appreciate the lessons Healy learns from animals.

Marti Healy has been a writer for most of her professional life, including many years as the multi-award-winning Senior Writer for The Design Group. She currently contributes a regular column to The Aiken Standard, her hometown newspaper, and is also the author of the novel The Rhythm of Selby. She speaks regularly to organizations, book clubs, and book festivals on the topics of her books and her writing career.