Reviews for Pawz & Pray: Finding Joy in the Journey with God, Family, and Furry Friends! 130 Uplifting Stories and Devotions for Dog Lovers!
This book has touched my heart in an indescribable way. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves animals and wants to have a closer connection to our Heavenly Father.
Holly Cornwell, Editor 2007 – June 2014, The Royal Spaniels Magazine
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Every author cherishes that special bond with their book and its stories. Yet, there are moments when we may wonder,
Will others feel that same connection and enjoy the journey?
That’s why receiving those initial book reviews is incredibly uplifting.
Below, you’ll find five woof-worthy reviews and further insight into my book, “Pawz & Pray: Finding Joy in the Journey with God, Family, and Furry Friends!” Additional reviews can be found on Amazon. Treat yourself to a copy and consider gifting one to a friend—it’s the perfect present for pet lovers and anyone seeking a deeper connection with God.
Written from my heart to yours, I pray that the insights shared in “Pawz & Pray” will encourage you to slow down, savor precious moments, and uncover the secrets to a truly meaningful life.
Keep wagging! Leila Grandemange
Review 1
Leila’s book has been a true inspiration to me. It makes you focus on what’s really important in life. The author gives us great examples on how we can have a closer walk with God by following the lead that our pets give us in their everyday life. “Pawz & Pray” encourages us to put our worry and anxiety aside and take time to enjoy the things God has put right in front of us. This book has touched my heart in an indescribable way. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves animals and wants to have a closer connection to our Heavenly Father.
Holly Cornwell, Editor 2007 – June 2014, The Royal Spaniels Magazine
Review 2
St. Francis of Assisi preached that it was the duty of mankind to protect and enjoy nature as both stewards of God’s creation and as creatures themselves. In Pawz & Pray Leila Grandemange shares both her devotion to dogs and her love of God in a warm tapestry of observations, narratives, quotations and biblical extracts. She illustrates so clearly how sharing love and caring for animals can be so richly rewarding, enhancing the lives of both ourselves and our beloved pets. Beautifully illustrated, this is indeed a trove of profound inspiration.
Dennis Homes
Review 3
Pawz & Pray is delightful reading that moves us and leads us along good paths to walk. Through Leila’s conversational narrative she opens her life and shows us how God has been changing her and enriching her life to his glory. She takes us in life-giving directions that we should all want to go. It’s as if she has invited us for tea on the porch or for a walk, always with at least one dog on leash, to hear meaningful stories and valuable insights about God’s abounding love for us. But she doesn’t just point the direction ahead and then leave us to figure out the journey for ourselves. Rather, Leila helps us know how to stay connected to God in our everyday lives with all our responsibilities, family, friends, and of course, our dogs . We could hardly hope for a better human companion. Unleash the insights on these pages into your life.
Scott Stewart, Editor, Devotions and The Quiet Hour
Review 4
Paws & Pray beautifully illustrates the healing power of being in communion with animals, weaving together the spiritual and therapeutic lessons our pets bestow upon us. It is in “relationship” that we collectively participate in one another’s salvation (or destruction), and these insights are vividly depicted in her stories about devotion, forgiveness, patience and the cultivation of empathy. I am grateful that Leila has shared her experience and wisdom in this book, her prayer that we can all learn from our animal friends to be kinder to ourselves and each other. Now more than ever.
Malissa Feruzzi Shriver
Review 5
Pawz & Pray is like the sweetest of warm hugs from your favorite family member. I want to give it more than 5 stars. This is a book that leaves you feeling so much better for having read it. The author seamlessly and beautifully weaves relationships with our dogs with our relationships with God. Let me emphasize “seamlessly” – it is brilliantly written. The photos are exquisite and complement the text beautifully.
The range of different topics in Pawz & Pray belies the simple premise of “comparing our relationships with our dogs to that with God”… war dogs, homeless people, recovering from surgery, dog (and child) training, lost and found, just to name a few. This book leaves no stone unturned!
I loaned my copy of Pawz & Pray to a friend who is “a cat lady and atheist” thinking it might help her with her severe depression. She said the book “helped her a lot” as we proceeded to discuss several of the many topics covered in the book. I’ve ordered two more copies to give as gifts to friends, and am sure I will order more.
This is a book for the lifetimes, to occupy a special place on your bookshelf or bedside table. It is a book to cherish, embrace, and share with those you love. Yes, it really does need more than 5 stars.Sally Henderson
About the Author
Inspirational author Leila Grandemange is a devoted wife, mom, and dog mom. She writes faith stories for pet lovers and creates record and resource books for dog owners, canine sports, and breeders. As a member of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), Leila has been honored with the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award, the Maxwell Book Award in Canine Training and Sports, and multiple award nominations.
Before venturing into the writing world, Leila enjoyed a unique journey as a professional ballet dancer, later earning a B.A. in Christian Education and a degree in Dance. Throughout life’s winding path, dogs have been her constant companions, offering comfort, joy, and countless adventures in canine sports! Discover Leila’s books on her Amazon Author Page.
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These reviews are so lovely–and so accurate. Pawz & Pray is a truly delightful book on many levels. It speaks to relationships with God, family, friends, and pets in ways that will make the reader smile, cry, and think more deeply. Thank you, Leila, for working so hard–I know how much it cost you in spiritual, mental, and emotional effort. It was worth it! Love you! MA
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Awe, thank you MA! I needed to hear that today. I do hope and pray the stories can be a blessing to many. God is so good! And thank you for the huge effort on your part as the designer and editor! The book is beautiful thanks to you! Love you!
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I just made a comment on the page, but I don’t know where it went. Anyway, this is really great!
Only one minor criticism—the text over your photo at the bottom is too dark to read. You might try putting a light background behind the text box or making an irregular light shape over the dark part of the photo under the text.
Be Blessed, creative Sweetheart!
MA
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Hi MA, thank you for the encouraging words! You know how I love your creative input! Good idea to lighten it. I will try that. Comments stay in a “pending” cue then after approval show up. Be blessed today my friend. Love and hugs
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