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Saw Heaven in My Dog's Eyes: A Heartwarming Journey of Unconditional Love and Canine Companionship

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Cheryl Strayed's memoir, Saw Heaven in My Dog's Eyes, is a moving and inspiring story about the power of unconditional love and the special bond between humans and dogs. In the book, Strayed shares her journey of adopting and training a dog named Bobbi, and how their bond helped her heal from a traumatic childhood and gave her a new lease on life.

I SAW HEAVEN IN MY DOG'S EYES: How I Recovered From Her Loss & The Gift She Gave To Me

by Christine Shreve

4 out of 5

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Strayed's story begins in her early twenties, when she was struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother. She was also dealing with a difficult relationship and was feeling lost and alone. One day, she saw a dog named Bobbi at a local animal shelter and knew that she had to have her. Bobbi was a small, brown mutt with big, brown eyes and a wagging tail. She was everything that Strayed was not: happy, carefree, and full of love.

Strayed adopted Bobbi and took her home with her. At first, the two of them had a difficult time adjusting to each other. Bobbi was used to living in a cage and had never been trained. Strayed was used to living alone and had never owned a dog before. But over time, the two of them learned to love and trust each other. Bobbi became Strayed's best friend and helped her through some of the darkest times of her life.

Strayed's memoir is a beautifully written and deeply personal account of her journey with Bobbi. She writes with honesty and humor about the challenges and rewards of dog ownership. She also explores the complex and often contradictory emotions that we have for our pets. In the end, Strayed's story is a reminder that love is the most powerful force in the world, and that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Bobbi's Impact on Strayed's Life

Bobbi had a profound impact on Strayed's life. She helped her to heal from the trauma of her childhood, gave her a new sense of purpose, and taught her the meaning of unconditional love. Strayed writes:

Bobbi taught me that love is not something you can earn or deserve. It's not something that you can control or change. Love is simply a gift, and it's one of the most precious things in life.

Strayed also credits Bobbi with helping her to find her voice as a writer. She says that Bobbi was her muse and that she would not have been able to write her best-selling memoir, Wild, without her.

The Special Bond Between Humans and Dogs

The bond between humans and dogs is a unique and special one. Dogs are our companions, our confidants, and our friends. They love us unconditionally and are always there for us, no matter what. Strayed writes:

Dogs are the best teachers of love, loyalty, and forgiveness. They show us what it means to be truly present in the moment and to live each day to the fullest.

If you are lucky enough to have a dog in your life, cherish the time you have together. Dogs make our lives better in so many ways, and they deserve all the love and attention we can give them.

Saw Heaven in My Dog's Eyes is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of unconditional love and the special bond between humans and dogs. Cheryl Strayed's memoir is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. And that with the love of a good dog, anything is possible.

I SAW HEAVEN IN MY DOG'S EYES: How I Recovered From Her Loss & The Gift She Gave To Me

by Christine Shreve

4 out of 5