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Adult Book List

Fiction

All The Little Animals - A Novel
By Walker Hamilton
ASIN  0575000074

Also a movie.  See the movie list.

Non-Fiction

Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small
by Ted Andrews
ISBN 0-87542-028-1
"The animal world has much to teach us." 
- Llewellyn Publications

"The author teaches that the animals that enter and exit our lives everyday offer us guidance
and support if we will be open to it."
- Mark Mazzei, Animal Rehabilitation Supervisor Brukner Nature Center in Ohio

Kinship With All Life
by J. Allen Boone
LOCCCN 54-6901
"In addition to the dog Strongheart's story, the book contains experiences with such diverse beings
as rattlesnakes, horses, and a house fly named Freddie.  A second book, The Language of Silence,
picks up where Kinship ends, sharing Boone's experiences with a monkey named Joe, pack rats,
gophers, and other animals. - Cindy Kamler

The Language of Silence
by J. Allen Boone
LOCCCN 72-126035
"[J. Allen Boone] felt that most people underestimate the mental and spiritual qualities possessed
by animals, and thereby miss seeing the oneness and wholeness of life.
- Harper & Row, Publishers

The Bond: People and Their Animals
Essays by Roger A. Caras; Photographs by Shel Secunda
ISBN 0684830825

Peace To All Beings: Veggie Soup for the Chicken's Soul
by Judy McCoy Carman
ISBN 1590560051
"Words of faith and hope in the face of overwhelming animal suffering."
- Karen Davis

No-nonsense Guide to Animal Rights
by Catharine Grant
ISBN 9781897071076

Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals
Edited by Linda Hogan, Deena Metzger, and Brenda Peterson
ISBN 0-449-00300-0
"A phenomenally beautiful book."
- The Woman's Journal

And The Animals Will Teach You: Discovering Ourselves Through Our Relationships
With Animals
by Margot Lasher
ISBN 0-425-15458-0
"We can find in the eyes of an animal a whole new world.  In their liquid depths lies
the capacity to trust, to be strong, to face fear, to heal, and to love.  They see us at our best,
without pretense or propriety.  And in return for our love and respect, they give us
the gift of ourselves - the true reflection of our souls."
- Berkley Books

Animals as Teachers & Healers
by Susan Chernak McElroy
ISBN 0-345-40990-6
"We have wild and domestic companions wise enough, brave enough, and loving enough to accompany us,
sharing wisdom and providing us with healing and comfort as we navigate life's challenges."
- laJoie: The Journal in Appreciation of All Animals

Animals As Guides For The Soul
by Susan Chernak McElroy
ISBN 0-345-42403-4
"You need to read this book!"
- Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep

Wild Things: The Hidden World of Animals
by Michael Runtz
"In the realm of wild animals, elegant adaptations and elaborate behaviours are the rule, not the exception."

Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing
by Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., and Pam Proctor
ISBN 0-684-80207-4
"Compassionate, open, and honest, this book will be uplifting to veterinarians and animal lovers alike. 
- S. E. Heath, Vet. M.B., Dipl. ACVIM, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy
by Matthew Scully
ISBN0-312-26147-0
"Matthew Scully has set forth a case - in a wry and riveting manner - that will resonate with any reader
who values logical reasoning and ethical conduct. I expect that Dominion will be the most influential book
on animal protection in the last twenty-five years.
- Wayne Pacelle, senior vice president, The Humane Society of the United States


Animal Miracles: Inspirational and Heroic True Stories
by Brad Steiger & Sherry Hanson Steiger
ISBN  1-58062-122-8

The Compassion of Animals: True Stories of Animal Courage and Kindness
by Kristin Von Kreisler
ISBN 0761509909

The Human -Animal Bond and Grief
by Lagoni, Butler and Hetts
ISBN  0-7216-4577-1

Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide
for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia
by Linda M. Peterson
ISBN 0-96-52572-2-3
"Few of us are prepared to face the difficult decision of choosing death for a pet.  
Step by step this comprehensive guide helps you make a euthanasia decision
that is right for you, and move ahead into a new life without forgetting your pet."
- GreenTree Publishing

The Loss of A Pet
by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
ISBN  0-87605-625-7
" This is the Maxwell award-winning best book of 1993, now revised and expanded, and in paperback. 
It is a self-help guide to understanding and better enduring the pet bereavement process. 
A special chapter on children and the death of their pets is particularly expansive and useful. 
This easy-to-read book covers all possible aspects in the grief and loss of a beloved pet.
It is designed  for the average person who is going through this special kind of anguish. 
It explains all the stages of bereavement, and how they affect us at this time". - Amazon online

Visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) website 
http://www.aplb.org

The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss, When Humans and Animals Lose Their Companions
By Kaetheryn Walker
ISBN 0-89281-702-X
"Anyone who has ever lost a treasured animal companion knows that this loss can be as devastating as that of a human loved one.  Unfortunately, our society does not sympathize with this loss commensurate with the actul grief people feel.  Kaetheryn Walker fills this void by presenting true stories of the grief process she and others have gone through after the death of their animals companions.  Drawing on the sensitivity and wisdom developed during a lifetime of professional care for animals, Walker show that this grief is a natural part of the healing process.  She gives practical advice on recovering emphazing daily self-care, support systems, and homeopathic remedies.
    The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets is also the first book to address the important topic of animal grief.  Animals have amazingly complex emotional lifes and do indeed experience grief at the loss of a companion.  Their grief is not always easy to read, though, so Walker explains how to recognize grief in animals and how to help them heal.  Most importantly, she helps us understand that if we have truly loved and lost a friend, then we have broken through the barrier of death and our love travels with that friend in their journey to our realms." - Healing Arts Press

Kaetheryn Walker has worked in animal care for twenty-five years.  She holds a master's degree in veterinary homeopathy and gives workshops and consultations on animal homeopathy for acute and chronic illnesses.  The author of Homeopathic First Aid for Animals, she lives on the coast of Maine with a number of foster cats.

Seven Cats and The Art of Living
by Jo Coudert
ISBN 0-446-51961-8
"When I die I want to be reincarnated as one of Jo Coudert's cats."
- Walter Chandoha, Cat Photographer

Cat Confidential: The Book Your Cat Would Want You To Read
by Vicky Halls
ISBN 1-592-40168-6

Case studies (both professional and personal)
Vicky Halls is a leading cat behaviour specialist. She lives in England.

The Bachelor's Cat: A Love Story
by L. F. Hoffman
ISBN 0-06-109813-2
"A story that connects emotionally, and should be on everyone's 'to read' list".
- Stateboro (GA) Herald

My Cat Saved My Life  A True Story
by Phillip Schreibman
ISBN
www.mycatsavedmylife.com

Cats 24/7
by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen
ISBN 0-8118-4815-9
"Never before have so many photographers contributed to such an extensive celebration of cats.
Great pictures, compelling stories, and insightful essays make this a must-have album for anyone who loves cats.
-Chronicle Books

Children's Book List

Fiction

Charlotte's Web
by E.B. White
ISBN

Fog Cat
by Marilyn Helmer,
Paul Mombourquette
ISBN  1550744607
An award winning book for all ages of lyrical prose and beautiful watercolour illustrations.

Fiction about Animal Abuse

Wringer
by Jerry Spinelli
ISBN 0-06-440578-8 (pbk.), novel 228 pages
In Palmer LaRue's hometown of Waymer, turning ten is the biggest event of a boy's life.  
It marks the day when a boy is ready to take his place as a [pigeon] wringer at the annual Family Fest. 

"Deeply felt.  Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity." - The New York Times

Jerry Spinelli is one of the most gifted storytellers in contemporary children's literature according to Harper Trophy.
- A Division of HarperCollinsPublishers

 

Fiction about Kindness to Animals

A Salmon for Simon
by Betty Waterton
ISBN  0-88899-107-X

Fiction about humour

The Pet Person
Barking by Jeanne Willis
Scratching by Tony Ross
ISBN 0-8037-2077-7
Every dog needs a person of his own ... 
I loved this children's book about role reversal since I lovingly referred to myself as Ila's Pet!

Non-fiction

Animals Like Us: The World's Endangered Creatures Speak Out
Written and Edited by Andrea Mills
In association with ARKive, Introduction by Sir David Attenborough
ISBN 0-7566-1008-7