Darby's Story, The Life of an Adopted Dog.

Darby's Story, The Life of an Adopted Dog. Darby's Story, The Life of an Adopted Dog Martha Steward AuthorHouse 1663 Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403 9781449027759, $15.95 www.authorhouse.com "Darby's Story" is the tale of an adopted dog,called a rescue dog, named Darby. His family spends 15 happy years withhim after adoption and his history is heartwarming and inspirational.The story of Darby may increase a compassionate outlook for animals inneed of a permanent home. There are certainly many rewards for bothparticipants and rescue animals. Vibrant color photos of Darby spice upthe pages of anecdotes about Darby. The story ends with a particularlymoving account of Darby's passing after suffering with cancer."Darby's presence is still in the house. I am not a firmbeliever in ghosts; however I do believe in the spirit. When you lookinto the eyes of a pet, there is a personality, a character, and aspirit. You see, God makes all things, and I do believe each pet has hisown gift to share with us. When a pet passes away, the spirit goes backto God. Animals know who God is. They are not separated from God, andthey did not fall from God's grace. They are in tune and know asense of peace that we still struggle to find. (pp.27-27).""Darby's Story" was written by his adoptive familymother, but the reading level of this gentle chapter book is easilyaccessible for children age 10 and up. "Darby's Story"touches hearts of all ages.