Rescuing Sprite A Dog Lovers Story of Joy and Anguish
Rescuing Sprite A Dog Lovers Story of Joy and Anguish
Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and foremost, a dog lover. In 1998, he and his family welcomed a half-Border Collie/half-Cocker Spaniel they named Pepsi into their lives. Six years later, his wife and son persuaded him to adopt a dog from the local shelter, a Spaniel mix. It turned out he was older than originally thought, and he was the most beautiful dog they’d ever seen. They named him Sprite. Their lives would never be the same.
During the next two years, Sprite and Pepsi were inseparable. And Sprite’s bond with the Levin family deepened. Friends, neighbors, and even Mark’s radio audience came to know and love Sprite. But Sprite’s health deteriorated — even as his spirits remained high and his beauty and grace continued to inspire. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2006, the Levin family said their emotional final good-bye. Crushed and consumed with grief, Mark turned to family, friends, and fans for help. But new hope came when the Levins least expected it.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Please understand
This is a book about a dog, no doubt about it. But people need to understand that this book was a product of Mark Levin’s grief. His writing this book was a form of therapy for him. So, please know that this isn’t a book recalling cute stories of Sprite.
5 Stars Heartwarming and Heart breaking
This book is one that many pet parents have experienced. Very realistic. A wonderful book. It brought back many memories of my wonderful Lady that I have to have put to sleep. Any pet parent would enjoy this book.
5 Stars Heartbreaking, but Important Read
Mark Levin is a very good writer. He tells the story of his dog so that you are filled with love, fear, anguish, and relief just as he is in the story. I enjoyed this book so much. I have not donated the book as I usually do, because I intend to read it again. My dog is not well, and there is much to learn here. Mark Levin is my hero, not just for this book, but for all his books. God blessed Sprite and Mark Levin.
5 Stars Rescuing Sprite
Intrigued by the title I fell in love with this book. Sprite was in a family of deep love and affection and thru all the trials this dog went thru, he was surrounded by love and support. A fighter from the start he taught you how to live and love without fear. A tear jerker but a real book about a dog and his owner.
5 Stars Touching…
When I first read this it felt odd, knowing Mark Levin as a conservative hero. But eventually, it was saddening to read about how much Spritey meant to him, even with Pepsi…
Reading about other big names like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham and how they offered to help Mark was telling of the people we know and love…and inspring
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy is back! And when her family decides to get a dog, she’s certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon—a small, delicate, fluffy dog—is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous!
With Fancy Nancy’s trademark humor and warmth, Nancy discovers that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre, which is a fancy phrase for having lots of fun.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Precious
My daughter giggled as I read this one! The pictures are, of course, gorgeous and the story is so cute! (Too bad I’m allergic to dogs or we might have had to go find our own Posh Puppy!)
5 Stars Good lesson on pet care and family
This was the perfect book to show our daughter why the cutest, fuzziest animal wasn’t neccessarily the best match for our family and lifestyle. Funny scenes and storyline, Fancy Nancy learns it best to adopt a dog that fits with her family, not her ideal Fancy world.
5 Stars Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy is a most delightful book with wonderful illustration, which any little girl will enjoy. I bought this book for my five-year-old neighbor whom I adore. She has so much in commen with Nancy; expressing herself through some strange combinations of outfits, she then expects me to admire. and through the way she speaks. I just know she will use all the “fancy” words Nancy uses. What’s more, her parents got the dog she loves from the animal shelter. Skylar will adore this book and will want the story to be read to her and “read” the pictures by herself over and over again.
Inge Romanin
5 Stars If your daughter insists on being fancy, this is the series to help her learn to be herself, too.
My daughter always tells me that I look like the mother in this story, “you know, not fancy at all.” I somehow managed to rear a child who wears pink every day and owns five pairs of fairy wings. While I want to encourage her to be her authentic self, I also want her to think for herself and be thoughtful. The Fancy Nancy series is wonderful in that it celebrates the frilly tendencies in these kinds of personalities, but also teaches responsibility and that being fancy can mean many things.
In this story, Nancy really wants a fancy papillon puppy, but after taking care of it for a while she realizes that it wouldn’t be fair to the puppy or her family to get such a delicate dog. The dog whom they do adopt is just as fancy in his own way, and Nancy has a very positive attitude about it. I love that Nancy looks like a real kid playing dress-up, and that she learns from her parents who play an important role in guiding her.
My daughter identifies very much with Nancy, and the story gives us some terrific opportunities to discuss handling disappointment, learning responsibility, and being comfortable with yourself. This is much better than most of the princess and fairy merchandise that is foisted on our kids.
5 Stars My daughter loves all of these books !
We have every single Fancy Nancy book and my daughter loves them all. They are fun to read and have great illustrations as well. We hope to see more Fancy Nancy books soon !!
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