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Title: The Horses of Proud Spirit
ISBN: 1561642851
Author:
Melanie Sue Bowles
Publicate Date: 2003-10
Publish: 2003-10
List Price: $18.95
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Hardcover
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1: Written with love and caring
I love this book. It is tender -- it is funny -- it has sad moments and it has jubilent moments. It is really, a work of art. It is a MUST read.
If you love animals, you need this book. If you need to laugh, you must have this book. You might shed some tears too, but soon you will smile.
The book consists of a series of short portraits of horses, some of whom have given up, and their road back to recovery and beyond all through the knowledgable and caring attention of Melanie. Sounds trite but it is really an indepth exploration of the spirit of life and/or woman at its best. Wow.
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2: Beautiful Spirit....Beautiful book
Wonderful book and so beautifully written. When you sit down to read it don't forget the kleenex. You will shed tears of sadness at peoples cruel and heartless treatment of these noble beasts and you will cry tears of happiness when they get to experience life as it should be at Proud Spirit with Melanie and Jim.
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3: Not just for horse people
I read "The Horses of Proud Spirit" in one evening, reluctant to put it down until the last page was turned. I laughed, I cried, and I didn't want it to end. Melanie Sue Bowles writes with remarkable detail, and her descriptions of people, places and horses pull the reader into each and every story. While some of the tales are sad, one comes away with a feeling of hope for both horses and humans. This book is a "must" for every horse person's library. If you've never owned a horse, you'll still find this book riveting - and you may find yourself dreaming of an equine partner of your very own.
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4: Horses of Proud Spirit
I bought this book after seeing the PBS special about Proud Spirit Sanctuary. I loved the special and I loved the book. I now buy it for friends that I know will enjoy it.
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5: Dorease heartily salutes the Bowles!!!
Melanie, I can't begin to express what an inspiration you and your fine husband are to me. I have ready many books on horses, rescue, etc. Yours is so "real world" that it has made me realize that we must get our goals and tactics in place to make this happen within the next 5 years (purchasing horse property, etc.). THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for so honestly conveying the challenges and the precious rewards of sacrificing self (and monies) to do the right thing and provide a way of escape --- for these hurting horses to have a refuge to live out their days with good care and DIGNITY. Wow!!! THank you. My husband and I hope to meet you and your husband (and rescued "life changers") someday. God bless you, yours, and all you do!!!!!!! My Warmest Regards, Dorease Rioux, Colorado.
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