Giving Paws: Having a Service Dog for a Hidden Disability - Hardcover

Thompson, Martha L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1633935019 ISBN 13: 9781633935013

Verlag: Koehler Books, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

Martha lives with chronic illness, but is determined to stay strong enough to continue working at the zoo, which she loves. When her symptoms worsen and she starts fainting, she gets a service dog for support. With Henry by her side, she expects life to get easier, but that’s not what happens. Henry is a Chihuahua mix, much smaller than the familiar guide dogs for the blind, and Martha’s disability is not obvious, so when they go into public places people ask, "He’s so small. How does he help you?" Or, "You’re not blind, why do you need a service dog?" Martha is embarrassed by the unwanted attention and wants to give up, but Henry is not ready to retire. Giving Paws tells the story of Martha’s journey with Henry, overcoming hurdles and embracing unexpected blessings. It will appeal to all dog lovers, and will provide hope for anyone who could benefit from the support of a service dog.

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Martha Thompson's first book, The Oxygen Mask Rule: How My Battle with Anorexia Taught Me to Survive, in 2012, was a finalist in the women's issues category of the 2012 International Book Awards and honorable mention in the biography/autobiography category of the 2012 Hollywood Book Festival and the 2012 New York Book Festival. Her second book, Giving Paws: Having a Service Dog for a Hidden Disability, earned an honorable mention in the dog category for the 2018 Animals, Animals, Animals Book Festival.Before she discovered her love for writing, Martha worked for twenty-five years as an actor. She studied at the Juilliard School of Drama, toured nationally with John Houseman's Acting Company, and worked in many theatres. She also appeared in national commercials and sitcoms. Martha writes and performs for Iron Skirts Productions, an all-female storytelling company in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband, two dogs, and four quail.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Koehler Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1633935019
• ISBN 13: 9781633935013
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 188
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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