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9781451686258 English 1451686250 Sharron Kahn Luttrell was still mourning the death of her beloved German shep-herd when she decided to volunteer as a weekend puppy raiser. With her kids growing more independent, what better way to fill her time than by helping others . . . especially if it means getting an adorable pup every weekend? But Daisy, an adorable bundle of fur the col-or of buttered toast, captures Sharron s heart the moment she s handed the leash. And while Keith, the convict who cares for and trains Daisy during the week, seems intimidating at first, he is soft-spoken and polite. What s more, Daisy s appearance on Fridays, freshly scrubbed and sweet smelling, seems further evidence of his gentle nature. Each new command Daisy masters and task she learns suggests a man who is patient, persistent, and com-mitted to his work. The weekly hand-offs soon fall into an easy rhythm as Sharron and Keith bond over their mutual love for Daisy. Then Sharron discovers the horrifying crime that led to Keith s incarceration and her trust in him is shattered. Ultimately, it is Daisy and her un-wavering trust in Keith that helps Sharron come to terms with Keith s past, and to recognize his strug-gle for redemption. In an emotional and uplifting memoir, journal-ist Sharron Luttrell describes an unforgettable year. Sharron and Keith start their journey believing that they are training Daisy, but in truth she is the one showing them the way: gently pushing them to fulfill their own destinies, to grow up, let go, and experience what it really means to sit, to stay, and to love., Soon to be a major motion picture A heartwarming and utterly charming story about empathy, hope, and letting go. Weekends with Daisy shows us how loving a dog can make us all a little more human. Lisa Genova, NYT bestselling author of Still Alice and Love, Anthony Moving with candor that will win over readers. Publishers Weekly A deceptively simple but powerful account of family bonds, friendship, and the special relationship we have with dogs. Kirkus Reviews When Sharron Luttrell, a journalist still deeply mourning the loss of her family dog, discovers a weekend puppy raiser program for a service dog organization, she knew it was just what she needed to help her move on. It seemed ideal; pick up a puppy on Friday, return it on Sunday night, get a new puppy each year. No strings attached. Well, it turns out there were strings and they tugged at her every time she had to return her dog to its weekday caregiver. This memoir chronicles Sharron s year co-parenting Daisy, a sweet Lab puppy, with Keith, Daisy s other trainer. As Sharron and Keith develop a relationship she likens to divorced parents handing over the kids, she becomes curious about Keith s life story. When Sharron uncovers a tragic event from Keith s past, she realizes she must take a lesson from Daisy and think like a dog react to circumstances in the present, not the past. Sharron applies this way of thinking at home too, using the lessons she learned from Daisy to mend her rocky relationship with her teenage daughter. Where once a dramatic eye roll from her daughter would have sparked a battle, Sharron has learned to employ the patience and understanding she practices with Daisy to become a better mom. As Sharron and Keith work tirelessly to ensure Daisy passes her service dog test, she is taught priceless lessons in empathy, compassion and affection. In the end, Sharron s weekends with Daisy have taught her more than she could ever have imagined.", Soon to be a major motion picture! "A heartwarming and utterly charming story about empathy, hope, and letting go. Weekends with Daisy shows us how loving a dog can make us all a little more human." Lisa Genova, NYT bestselling author of Still Alice and Love, Anthony "Moving... with candor that will win over readers." Publishers Weekly "A deceptively simple but powerful account of family bonds, friendship, and the special relationship we have with dogs." Kirkus Reviews When Sharron Luttrell, a journalist still deeply mourning the loss of her family dog, discovers a weekend puppy raiser program for a service dog organization, she knew it was just what she needed to help her move on. It seemed ideal; pick up a puppy on Friday, return it on Sunday night, get a new puppy each year. No strings attached. Well, it turns out there were strings and they tugged at her every time she had to return "her dog" to its weekday caregiver. This memoir chronicles Sharron's year co-parenting Daisy, a sweet Lab puppy, with Keith, Daisy's other trainer. As Sharron and Keith develop a relationship she likens to "divorced parents handing over the kids," she becomes curious about Keith's life story. When Sharron uncovers a tragic event from Keith's past, she realizes she must take a lesson from Daisy and "think like a dog" react to circumstances in the present, not the past. Sharron applies this way of thinking at home too, using the lessons she learned from Daisy to mend her rocky relationship with her teenage daughter. Where once a dramatic eye roll from her daughter would have sparked a battle, Sharron has learned to employ the patience and understanding she practices with Daisy to become a better mom. As Sharron and Keith work tirelessly to ensure Daisy passes her service dog test, she is taught priceless lessons in empathy, compassion and affection. In the end, Sharron's weekends with Daisy have taught her more than she could ever have imagined.
9781451686258 English 1451686250 Sharron Kahn Luttrell was still mourning the death of her beloved German shep-herd when she decided to volunteer as a weekend puppy raiser. With her kids growing more independent, what better way to fill her time than by helping others . . . especially if it means getting an adorable pup every weekend? But Daisy, an adorable bundle of fur the col-or of buttered toast, captures Sharron s heart the moment she s handed the leash. And while Keith, the convict who cares for and trains Daisy during the week, seems intimidating at first, he is soft-spoken and polite. What s more, Daisy s appearance on Fridays, freshly scrubbed and sweet smelling, seems further evidence of his gentle nature. Each new command Daisy masters and task she learns suggests a man who is patient, persistent, and com-mitted to his work. The weekly hand-offs soon fall into an easy rhythm as Sharron and Keith bond over their mutual love for Daisy. Then Sharron discovers the horrifying crime that led to Keith s incarceration and her trust in him is shattered. Ultimately, it is Daisy and her un-wavering trust in Keith that helps Sharron come to terms with Keith s past, and to recognize his strug-gle for redemption. In an emotional and uplifting memoir, journal-ist Sharron Luttrell describes an unforgettable year. Sharron and Keith start their journey believing that they are training Daisy, but in truth she is the one showing them the way: gently pushing them to fulfill their own destinies, to grow up, let go, and experience what it really means to sit, to stay, and to love., Soon to be a major motion picture A heartwarming and utterly charming story about empathy, hope, and letting go. Weekends with Daisy shows us how loving a dog can make us all a little more human. Lisa Genova, NYT bestselling author of Still Alice and Love, Anthony Moving with candor that will win over readers. Publishers Weekly A deceptively simple but powerful account of family bonds, friendship, and the special relationship we have with dogs. Kirkus Reviews When Sharron Luttrell, a journalist still deeply mourning the loss of her family dog, discovers a weekend puppy raiser program for a service dog organization, she knew it was just what she needed to help her move on. It seemed ideal; pick up a puppy on Friday, return it on Sunday night, get a new puppy each year. No strings attached. Well, it turns out there were strings and they tugged at her every time she had to return her dog to its weekday caregiver. This memoir chronicles Sharron s year co-parenting Daisy, a sweet Lab puppy, with Keith, Daisy s other trainer. As Sharron and Keith develop a relationship she likens to divorced parents handing over the kids, she becomes curious about Keith s life story. When Sharron uncovers a tragic event from Keith s past, she realizes she must take a lesson from Daisy and think like a dog react to circumstances in the present, not the past. Sharron applies this way of thinking at home too, using the lessons she learned from Daisy to mend her rocky relationship with her teenage daughter. Where once a dramatic eye roll from her daughter would have sparked a battle, Sharron has learned to employ the patience and understanding she practices with Daisy to become a better mom. As Sharron and Keith work tirelessly to ensure Daisy passes her service dog test, she is taught priceless lessons in empathy, compassion and affection. In the end, Sharron s weekends with Daisy have taught her more than she could ever have imagined.", Soon to be a major motion picture! "A heartwarming and utterly charming story about empathy, hope, and letting go. Weekends with Daisy shows us how loving a dog can make us all a little more human." Lisa Genova, NYT bestselling author of Still Alice and Love, Anthony "Moving... with candor that will win over readers." Publishers Weekly "A deceptively simple but powerful account of family bonds, friendship, and the special relationship we have with dogs." Kirkus Reviews When Sharron Luttrell, a journalist still deeply mourning the loss of her family dog, discovers a weekend puppy raiser program for a service dog organization, she knew it was just what she needed to help her move on. It seemed ideal; pick up a puppy on Friday, return it on Sunday night, get a new puppy each year. No strings attached. Well, it turns out there were strings and they tugged at her every time she had to return "her dog" to its weekday caregiver. This memoir chronicles Sharron's year co-parenting Daisy, a sweet Lab puppy, with Keith, Daisy's other trainer. As Sharron and Keith develop a relationship she likens to "divorced parents handing over the kids," she becomes curious about Keith's life story. When Sharron uncovers a tragic event from Keith's past, she realizes she must take a lesson from Daisy and "think like a dog" react to circumstances in the present, not the past. Sharron applies this way of thinking at home too, using the lessons she learned from Daisy to mend her rocky relationship with her teenage daughter. Where once a dramatic eye roll from her daughter would have sparked a battle, Sharron has learned to employ the patience and understanding she practices with Daisy to become a better mom. As Sharron and Keith work tirelessly to ensure Daisy passes her service dog test, she is taught priceless lessons in empathy, compassion and affection. In the end, Sharron's weekends with Daisy have taught her more than she could ever have imagined.