nov wtr week 3
Monday, November 16, 2009
 From Baghdad to America: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava by Jay Kopelman
In a sequel to From Baghdad With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava, author and Marine Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman invites readers on the journey of both dog and soldier as they transition back to life outside the war zone. Readers learn about how both are affected by the adjustments they must make after their time in Iraq. In the earlier book, readers learn about Lt. Col. Kopelman’s efforts to get Lava (a dog he found while in Iraq) back to the U.S. In the follow-up, the author focuses his attention on what he learned from his dog after their time in the combat zone. Having Lava, who is named in honor of the author’s battalion (First Battalion, Third Marines) known as the Lava Dogs with him on this journey helps Kopelman keep perspective about the challenges he faces after his experiences in Iraq.
 One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics, and Organic Pet Food by Michael Schaffer
In a country where a reported 8 million unwanted dogs a year are euthanized at animal shelters, a paradox exists where “man’s best friend,” in the author’s words “has become America’s ersatz child.” The author tells us how veterinary clinics used to be places where a pet went to get shots and to get spayed or neutered, to becoming expensive clinic chains where pets can receive kidney transplants and sophisticated arthroscopic surgeries. The book is well researched but the facts are presented in a non-judgmental and often humorous way. He depicts examples of extreme consumerism, where over 40 billion dollars a year are spent on the specialized needs of pets, from gourmet foods to fancy toys. However, Schaffer also tells the stories of individual pets, including his own rescued St. Bernard, Murphy (and his cat, Amelia) which make for an enjoyable as well as enlightening reading experience.
 It’s OK to Miss the Bed On the First Jump by John O’Hurley
The author, known for his appearances on “Seinfeld” and “Dancing With the Stars,” begins his book with a conclusion he has learned over the many years he has had a dog. John O’Hurley has realized that his “life is richer for the presence of my dogs.” In It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, readers learn about the important roles that dogs including a Maltese named Scoshi and a rescued Labrador/Dachshund mix named Betty play in O’Hurley’s life. Through stories and anecdotes, the author relates life lessons that his dogs have taught him, reminding readers that while people can teach their dogs how to do things, dogs can be teachers too; people just have to be open to learning and appreciating their lessons.
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Nov STaff Picks week 3
Monday, November 16, 2009
 Death Under the Dryer by Simon Brett
When she followed the advice of her free-spirited neighbor Jude and booked an appointment at Jude’s favorite hair salon, Carole Seddon thought the worst thing that could happen to her was a bad haircut that would eventually grow out. Little did she know that she would end up being present for the discovery of the body of the salon owner’s assistant or that she and Jude would soon be risking their own lives to solve the murder. Like all the titles in Simon Brett’s popular Fethering Mysteries series, Death Under the Dryer is filled with colorful characters including a flamboyant hairstylist who is hiding a big secret, an overly flirtatious senior citizen, and an eccentric family who spend much of their time immersed in their own fantasy role-playing game. Whether this is their first Fethering mystery or they are already fans of the series, readers are likely to enjoy not only the mystery but also the humor created from the pairing of the prim Carole and the bohemian Jude. Check out the whole series.
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