The Mountaintop School For Dogs And Other Second Chances by Ellen Cooney

I read with a kind of mental breathlessness. Cooney is such a wise genius of a writer, and her sentences keep surprising you, but are never the point in themselves. And it is for readers young and old and all of the in-between. Read!” - Lily King, author of Euphoria and Father of the Rain “Is there such a thing as a Rescue Book? Well, there is now. This book will grab your heart and not let go.' - John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog “ The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances is both a joyful romp and a wise, engaging meditation on dogs, love, and recovery from pain. The Mountaintop School for Dogs is a celebration of the bond that has brought canines and humans together for thousands of years. A brilliantly crafted, uplifting book.' - The Bark “What Ellen Cooney captures so brilliantly here is the psychological and emotional similarities between dogs and people - the way both respond to trauma and pain, and the way love and kindness can heal even the deepest wounds. All the dogs are wonderfully, fully drawn characters. A brilliantly crafted, uplifting book.” - The Bark If Cooney needs someone to convince her to write a sequel, I volunteer.” -Gail Godwin, author of Evensong and Publishing Heartfelt and hilarious in turn, this is a deeply moving story of the countless ways in which humans and canines help each other find new lives, new selves, and new hope. But as they all learn, no one should stay prisoner to a life she didn’t choose. Like the greyhound who won’t move, the Rottweiler with attitude problems, or the hound who might be a candidate for search-and-rescue, Evie has a troubled past.

Evie has joined a training program there, though she knows almost nothing about animals. The Sanctuary is a refuge for strays and rescued dogs. “If you’ve ever loved a dog, this book is a must-read.” - Missourian Read!” -Lily King, author of Euphoria and The Pleasing Hour “A wise, engaging meditation on dogs, love, and recovery from pain. 'This book will grab your heart and not let go.' -John Grogan, author of Marley & Me New and Noteworthy from USA Today A Best New Book of the Week from People

The Mountaintop School For Dogs And Other Second Chances by Ellen Cooney