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Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish
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Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish

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A STUNNINGLY INTIMATE LOOK AT THE LOVE BETWEEN A FAMILY AND A DOG WHICH MOVINGLY SHOWS THAT "IN THE END, WE HUMANS ARE THE LUCKY ONES."

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.

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Author: Mark R. Levin
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication Date: November 06, 2007
Language: English
ISBN: 1416559132
Package Length: 7.1 inches
Package Width: 5.3 inches
Package Height: 1.0 inches
Package Weight: 0.65 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 400 reviews
 
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0 of 3 found the following review helpful:

1If there was a zero star rating, I would have used it.  Nov 14, 2009
I have read many of this type of book, both fiction and non-fiction- Merle's Door, Walking in Circles Before Lying Down, The Art of Racing in the Rain. These were all incredible, heart-wrenching, beautifully written books.

Rescuing Sprite is a TERRIBLE book. Not only is the writing absolutely horrendous and boring, you never get to love the dogs in the book because the author mostly writes about himself. I have never quit a book before, but I just couldn't get more than halfway through. I was angry with the book the entire time I was reading and couldn't let go of the fact that it was such a horrible book. I can't believe that the average rating for this book is above 1 star. Every single chapter ends with "and little did we know that Sprite's days were limited" or something like that.

I was on a long flight at the time, and read the SkyMall magazine instead. That's really saying something.

Absolutely do not spend a dime on this book. Buy one of the above mentioned books instead.

0 of 3 found the following review helpful:

1Rescuing sprite is trite  Nov 14, 2009
While I sympathize with Mr. Levin's loss, I have to say his book was trite and poorly written. I don't understand how it got published.

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5You will need tissues!  Oct 06, 2009
Loved this book. The undying love that this family had for their pet was awesome. I have the same kind of love for my dogs and would feel lost without them. They truely give the most unconditional love. If you have ever had a pet and lost them, then you will feel for this family. I needed a box of tissues after this book.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

5Rescuing Spike by Mark Levin  Oct 01, 2009
This book was something that both my wife and I needed to help us through our loss of a pet in August 2009. You can tell from the written word that Mark Levin is truly an animal lover and his loss helped us through our loss. I would highly recommend for pet lovers everywhere. Great work Mark! Warren and Pam Oswalt, El Centro, CA

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

5Makes a great gift  Sep 22, 2009
This is a wonderful book written with insight and compassion. Anyone who as ever loved a pet will enjoy this book. I am a big fan of Mark Levin and would also recommend his new best seller, "Liberty and Tyranny".

 
 
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