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Feb 20

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Cluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers by Freya Haanen: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on February 17, 2020
Posted in Animals • Books Read in 2020 • My Past Giveaways  | Tagged With: , , | 5 Comments

Cluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers by Freya HaanenCluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers by Freya Haanen


Thanks to Nathan Thomas of Exisle Publishing, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Cluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers’ by Freya Haanen.

Description Cluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers by Freya Haanen


Any chicken owner will know that there’s more to these endearing, quirky, clever characters than the eggs they produce. Cluck is a celebration of hens, roosters and chicks, combining high-quality photography with inspirational and amusing quotes to create the perfect gift for chicken fans.

Some of the collection’s quotations come from famous people (Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis, Mark Twain, Plutarch), others don’t; some are philosophical, others light-hearted — all are memorable. Accompanied by beautiful pictures of a variety of these farmyard birds, from Plymouth Rocks and Orpingtons to Welsummers and Silkies, this collection of quotes and proverbs will steal any chicken lover’s heart.

My Thoughts Cluck: Book of Happiness for Chicken Lovers by Freya Haanen


You all know by now haw much I love animals.  I have also been known to talk to them.  There is a produce farm Bill and I frequent during the 8 months per year it is open and they also have all kinds of farm animals that I visit.  There are chickens that wonder around the driveway and yes, even cross the road. LOL!  I try to talk them out of doing so, of course.

When Exisle Publishing asked me if I would like a copy of this book for review, I couldn’t say no.  Just look at the chicken on the cover, isn’t she the most beautiful chicken you have ever seen?

I enjoyed most of the quotes in this delightful book but not all due to my beliefs as a vegan.  I enjoyed the photos the most.  They were sourced from Shutterstock and all the photographs look professional.

If I had lots of land and the income for it, I would run a rescue for farm animals, including chickens.  Having this book that I can visit whenever I want is the next best thing for my love of chickens.

4.5/5

I received this book for my honest review

About  Freya Haanen


Freya Haanen lives in Dunedin, New Zealand. She has always been fond of chickens but since researching this book she’s fallen in love with them even more.

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Disclaimer: Teddy Rose Book Reviews does not promote the eating of animals or their by-products such as eggs!

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Nov 19

5

Oink! A Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Exisle Publishing-Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 5, 2019
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Oink!  Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Renee HollisOink! Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Renee Hollis

Thanks to Nathan Thomas of Exisle Publishing, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Oink! A Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Renee Hollis.

Description Oink! Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Renee Hollis


Pigs rock! And more and more people — including superstars such as George Clooney and Miley Cyrus — have discovered all the delightful characteristics that make them such endearing pets. Pigs are smart, they can learn tricks, they’re actually incredibly clean, and they’re communicative, social animals.

Oink is a celebration of these wonderful creatures and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever fallen under a pig’s spell! Featuring memorable quotes from people such as Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw, John Howard, Shelley Duvall and A.A. Milne, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph, this is a book that’s guaranteed to make you smile.

My Thoughts Oink! Book of Fun for Pig Lovers by Renee Hollis


“Pigs are smart little creatures. They just need love.”- Shelley Duvall

When I was younger, I use to like to walk through the livestock exhibits to say hi to the animals.  I would try to get other kids who made fun of the large pigs, stop.  They would not, they would say things like “they are going to be dinner soon anyway.” Or “but they’re so fat!” Like it was the pigs fault they were over fed to fetch a larger price!  It still makes me furious and saddened to this day!

When Exisle Publishing reached out to me asking if I wanted a copy of ‘Oink” for review, I couldn’t say no. This book respects pigs as they should be respected!  Contrary to what so many people believe, pigs are quite intelligent and make wonderful pets, if you have the room.

I do wish the author would have cautioned readers about getting a pig as a pet.  For one thing, I have heard of many times that pigs have been passed off as pot belly pigs or full grown pig that go on to grow much larger than they were told they would grow.  Take Esther the wonder pig in Ontario, Canada.  She currently weighs about 650 pounds.  By the time her owners (dads) realized how big she was getting, they were already in love with her.  Instead of shirking responsibility, they did a crowd funding and raised funds to build a farm sanctuary, Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary.  They also went vegan!  They are always looking for donations and volunteers to keep the farm going so please consider, if you can.

If you love pigs (not pork) you will love ‘OINK’!  It is packed full of wonderful photos of pigs and quotes.  Being a vegan due to my love of animals, this book is precious to me!  This book would make an excellent gift for pig lovers! 5/5 stars.

About Renee Hollis


Renée Hollis is an author, photographer and organizer of collaborative projects for creative artists. Prior to running the Timeless Wisdom International Writing Challenge, she created two national photographic competitions in New Zealand, as well as an international photographic competition celebrating African children — she was amazed at the response, receiving entries from photographers working for high-profile organizations such as National Geographic and Getty Images. The winning entries from these competitions were published in the books Aroha: Love (2008), Calle Me Kiwi (2013) and Celebrate African Children (2013).

In 2016, Renée completed her Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries, reigniting her love of writing. Her goal with the ‘Timeless Wisdom’ series is to create a fantastic opportunity for both new and practised writers to share a powerful message with thousands of readers and contribute to be a highly collectible, beautifully produced series.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneehollisauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhollisauthor

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Feb 19

11

Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals: Review

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on February 11, 2019
Posted in Animals • Books Read In 2019 • Short Storry Collections Read in 2019 • Short Story Collection  | Tagged With: , , , | 1 Comment

Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals, edited by Louisa McCune and Teresa MillerLove Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals- edited by Louisa McCune, Teresa Miller

“Love can be, and sure enough is, moving in all things, in all places, in all forms of life at the same snap of your finger.”—Woody Guthrie

Oklahoma native Woody Guthrie said it first and best. This new anthology of poems and prose, Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals, is proof of what love can be, as thirty acclaimed authors join together to champion life in all its forms. This is their gift to the world, not just the artistry of their words, but their vision of an extended community that includes cats, birds, frogs, butterflies, bears, dogs, raccoons, horses—a full-out menagerie of being that enriches us all.

This broad-hearted vision comes with responsibility, and that responsibility speaks to the mission of the Kirkpatrick Foundation, publisher of the book. The Kirkpatrick Foundation will donate all net proceeds of sales of this volume to animal charities in Oklahoma as well as honoraria donated to the contributors’ selected animal charities.

Authors featured in the collection are Julia Alvarez, Blake Bailey, Rick Bass, P. C. Cast, Wayne Coyne, Kim Doner, Delia Ephron, Reyna Grande, Joy Harjo, Amy Hempel, Juan Felipe Herrera, S. E. Hinton, Brandon Hobson, Dean Koontz, Ursula K. Le Guin, Jill McCorkle, Teresa Miller, N. Scott Momaday, Joyce Carol Oates, Susan Orlean, Ron Padgett, Elise Paschen, Diane Rehm, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Wade Rouse, Alexander McCall Smith, Lalita Tademy, Clifton Taulbert, Michael Wallis, and Mary Logan Wolf.

Special contributions include:
* “The Cat,” one of the final original poems by the legendary Ursula K. Le Guin.
* A memorial tribute to Sudan, the last male white rhino, by former U.S. poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera.
* An essay by noted novelist Alexander McCall Smith, who celebrates the whimsical link between baboons and opera.
* An essay on love, grief, and resilience by Peabody Award–winning journalist Diane Rehm.
* A classic, “Jubilate,” by Joyce Carol Oates.

My Thoughts Love Can Be: A Literary Collection About Our Animals

When I was offered a copy of this book review I of course, accepted.  Everyone knows about my love for animals. At first I thought it was a collection of stories about the contributing authors pets however, there are also stories about encounters with wild animals as well.  There are a great variety of animals written about which makes this book more exciting.  I have to say however, that I found a few of the stories just plain boring.  That said, I did enjoy most of the stories and there were quite a few that had me in tears.

‘Love Can Be’ is dedicated in memory of Joan Kirkpatrick, an Oklahoma animal advocate and daughter of the founders of the Kirkpatrick Foundation. She passed away in 2009 but the foundation is still going strong.  The processed for this book will go to animal rescue organizations in Oklahoma and other animal related organizations.  There are a lot of pets and wildlife in need so be sure to pick up a copy of this book and donate to your favorite animal welfare organizations, if you can.

4/5

I received the ebook for my honest review.

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