Two Dogs and a Parrot: What Our Animal Friends Can Teach Us about Life

by Joan Chittister

Overview

Joan Chittister, one of our leading inspirational writers, invites us to embrace and celebrate the deep bond between humans and animals. 'Two Dogs and a Parrot' offers both heart-warming stories and thought-provoking reflections about sharing life with an animal companion. The relationships we form with animals—with dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, and other pets—are full of joys and rewards. Our companion animals draw us out of ourselves and show us what it truly means to be alive. They teach us to accept life’s struggles and to cherish its pleasures and the importance of being able to accept ourselves and respect others. They help us to find purpose and meaning in what we do, and to overcome challenges and setbacks. In our treasured animals we observe varying degrees of excitement and play, of love and fear. And we realize their beautiful uniqueness, their sensitivities and strong sense of purpose.
Whether we have an animal companion, long to have a pet or love someone who does, or cherish animals and nature, 'Two Dogs and a Parrot' will speak to us all. It illuminates the significance of sharing our lives with a pet and celebrates the great gift of animals in our world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629190099
Publisher:	BlueBridge
Publication date:	11/15/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Joan Chittister is an internationally known author and lecturer, and the executive director of Benetvision, a resource and research center for contemporary spirituality. She is past president of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. She currently serves as co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women. Her many books include the bestseller The Gift of Years.

Table of Contents

Introduction

THE IRISH SETTER
DANNY COMES HOME—Acceptance
DANNY AND THE SHOW RING—Self-Knowledge
DANNY AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR—Enjoyment
DANNY AT THE VET’S—Assertiveness
DANNY AT THE SHORE—Purpose
DANNY AND WORK—Balance
DANNY THE COUNSELOR—Empathy

THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER
DUFFY IS ADOPTED—Rejection
DUFFY’S EARLY FORMATION—Woundedness
DUFFY’S SOCIAL LIFE—Relationships
DUFFY AND THE FISH TANK—Insight
DUFFY THE WATCHDOG—Presence
DUFFY ON THE LAKE—Diversity
DUFFY AND THE BUTTERFLIES—Beauty

THE CAIQUE
LADY THE COMPANION—Change
LADY AND HER TOYS—Materialism
LADY THE PERFORMER—Play
LADY SHOWS EMOTION—Love
LADY ON THE MOVE—Adventure
LADY’S ASPIRATIONS—Essence
LADY STEPS UP—Respect

Afterword
A Prayer for Animals

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR "TWO DOGS AND A PARROT":

“This thoughtful title should find a wide and enthusiastic audience with general readers...highly recommended.”—LIBRARY JOURNAL

"...this fine and often touching volume...discusses the spiritual connection between humans and their animal companions and explores the lessons to be learned...”—BOOKLIST

"...[a] volume of ‘lessons’ and reflections...offered with a very tender, and at times humorous, tone...You don't need to be spiritually inclined to find significance in it and to take inspiration from it."
—THE BARK

PRAISE FOR JOAN CHITTISTER and "THE GIFT OF YEARS":

“Joan Chittister has a prophetic voice that is desperately needed in our troubled time.”—KAREN ARMSTRONG

“It’s the best book I have read on the subject of aging, a dazzling work radiant with gems of insight on every page.”—ANDREW GREELEY, on 'The Gift of Years'

“'The Gift of Years' brims with insight, pluck, verve, and courage.”—HELEN PREJEAN

“Chittister beautifully downplays regrets and accents the rewards of a mature life...she focuses on the new beginnings that life can offer at this stage.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL

“This collection of inspirational reflections...abounds in gentle insights and arresting aphorisms.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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