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Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish | 
| Author: Mark R. Levin
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
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Seller: smokymtnbooks
Rating:  400 reviews
Sales Rank: 2818
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1439165432
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70929
EAN: 9781439165430
ASIN: 1439165432
Publication Date: October 13, 2009
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Product Description
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.Sprite and Pepsi became fast friends. They did everything together, from rummaging through the trash to loudly greeting the deliveryman. And the Levin family fell in love with him -- with his gentle nature, beautiful face and soft, huggable fur. But on Halloween night, shortly after joining their family, Sprite suddenly collapsed and was rushed to the animal hospital. It was the first of many such visits, and the start of a long journey for the Levin family, filled with much joy and anguish. 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. As Mark's daughter turned eighteen and graduated from high school and Mark's son turned fifteen, 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 goodbye. Crushed and consumed with grief, Mark turned to family, friends, and fans for help. But new hope came when the Levins least expected it. Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate look at the love between a family and a dog, one that movingly shows, in Mark Levin's words, that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones." The author will donate a portion of his proceeds from the sale of this book to animal shelters.
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 If there was a zero star rating, I would have used it. November 14, 2009
Dr. K. Tomlin (Boulder, CO)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
Rescuing sprite is trite November 14, 2009
K. McCue (Groton, MA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
 You will need tissues! October 6, 2009
Mimi (Canton, Ohio USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Rescuing Spike by Mark Levin October 1, 2009
Warren G. Oswalt Jr. (El Centro, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
Makes a great gift September 22, 2009
P. Krac (Long Island NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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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