A Happy Truth: Last Dogs Aren't Always Last

A Happy Truth again reveals the author's gift for lyrical prose as she paints a beautiful expression of love between animals and humans. —Sherrey MeyerHere, the author weaves a captivating story about finding her way from one dog to the next. We hesitate. We wonder if the time is right. We stall. But, hopefully, we don't give up. A compelling, sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, memoir, this is a mesmerizing story of old and new, of letting go and serendipitous discoveries, of meeting bright-eyed Hannah and knowing it’s time to love again. A deeply touching story about four spirited schnauzers and two clever cats, A Happy Truth is a hopeful book about making decisions that bring us joy. "Pets hold the key to unlocking the human spirit. They remind us to stop worrying—especially about the next pet. Watching a sleeping animal, we know our worries are mostly in vain. We know the real story is about love. And that’s a very happy truth,” notes poet and memoirist D.A. (Daisy) Hickman.Complete with adventure and surprise, the author finds a tiny white kitten clinging to a window screen, and despite an unexpected snowstorm in late March, Orion, named for the famous constellation, makes it to the emergency hospital in a neighboring state. Sudden twists in the road of life, a peaceful dog that inspires the Zen of Noah, and magical white cats that deliver mystery and truth, bring this endearing book to life.Pets need love and consistent care, and that motivates us, but they also nurture and comfort us and empower our lives in ways that allow us to grow and expand our sense of self. An inspiring two-way street of love, trust, and loyalty. It's all there. In fact, the dogs and cats we love keep us going through the maze of life. "Let's see, how about an old family name? Why shouldn't a puppy have a special link to us, our history?""The enduring bond between human and animal is captured brilliantly here." —Kelly Butler