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Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way we Live Paperback – February 12, 2002

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Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Allen Schoen has become one of America’s most celebrated veterinarians. Kindred Spirits shares the transformative power of his remarkable methods, explores how alternative healing is revolutionizing his profession, and, in the tradition of James Herriot, shares heartwarming stories of animals and their caretakers who have deeply enriched each other’s lives. Through moving scenes–such as an ailing German shepherd who fights to stay alive so he can assist and comfort his ailing human companion–Schoen details the ways in which the human-animal bond can provide a wellspring of love and support, and outlines his own special prescription for improving the care we give our animals through adopting simple healing practices at home. A remarkable new synthesis of science and spirit, Kindred Spirits at last reveals the many ways our animal friends can help us lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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"Kindred Spirits will touch the depths of your emotions and beliefs, and in doing so, will change the way you live. Read, learn, and open your heart to the animals with whom we share a kinship, and whose stories are shared so beautifully here."
–Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of
Love, Medicine & Miracles and Prescriptions for Living

"The bond between animals and humans can improve both physical and mental health, and in Kindred Spirits, Allen Schoen explores the nature of that bond and shows how the techniques of alternative medicine can help both pets and their owners. I learned a lot from reading it." –Andrew Weil, author of Eating Well for Optimum Health

Kindred Spirits is an eloquent, moving exploration of a belief I have long held–that animals and humans are intimately connected, and that we do ourselves and our animal friends a disservice when we underestimate the special bond that exists between us. It is a powerful prescription for life in the twenty-first century.” –Dr. Jane Goodall, author of In the Shadow of Man and Through a Window: My Life with Chimpanzees

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Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Allen Schoen has become one of America s most celebrated veterinarians. Kindred Spirits shares the transformative power of his remarkable methods, explores how alternative healing is revolutionizing his profession, and, in the tradition of James Herriot, shares heartwarming stories of animals and their caretakers who have deeply enriched each other s lives. Through moving scenes such as an ailing German shepherd who fights to stay alive so he can assist and comfort his ailing human companion Schoen details the ways in which the human-animal bond can provide a wellspring of love and support, and outlines his own special prescription for improving the care we give our animals through adopting simple healing practices at home. A remarkable new synthesis of science and spirit, Kindred Spirits at last reveals the many ways our animal friends can help us lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0767904311
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown; Reprint edition (February 12, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780767904315
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767904315
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.65 x 8.25 inches
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Customers find the book interesting and informative. They describe it as a wonderful publication on a meaningful subject. Readers appreciate the insightful stories and consider it a treasured addition to their library. The book takes animal-human relationships to the next level.

"...It is an insight into the life of a vet, but especially for Allen having to overcome so many prejudices towards the way most of the people he was..." Read more

"read it cover to cover in a nanosecond. covers many areas of the human-animal bond and recognizes the significance and symbolism therein...." Read more

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"...He has alot of experience and openess to a wealth of traditional, reeeeeeally traditional, and non-traditional health information...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's pacing. They say it articulates issues clearly, and is written with compassion for both humans and animals.

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Customers enjoy the stories. They find them engaging and enlightening.

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"...The stories are moving and enlightening. This is a book that is both educational and kind." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
    Great story… meaningful and important🐾
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013
    We recently lost our dear cat, Oliver. I found this book on the suggested readings list at the local crematory, where we took Oliver. Dr. Schoen helped me understand the special bond I shared with Oliver and still share with our remaining cat, Olivia. The book also helped understand my grief and guilt and how to deal with it. Dr. Schoen is a truly amazing human being! I would suggest this book to any and all pet owners! I plan on reading his other books!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015
    Have only read part so far but really enjoying it
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2010
    I have not finished reading Allen Schoen's book, but have enjoyed it immensely so far. It is an insight into the life of a vet, but especially for Allen having to overcome so many prejudices towards the way most of the people he was working with looked at animals and showed little empathy towards them. Having read his earlier book, Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing I wanted to learn more from this amazing man. His interaction with animals he treats is amazing, and for anyone who loves animals I highly recommend this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2011
    read it cover to cover in a nanosecond. covers many areas of the human-animal bond and recognizes the significance and symbolism therein. lovely book and a great read, a great gift, etc. a bit sad in parts, but that is the reality of loving and losing, eh?
    good seller communications and fast shipping. thank you; i enjoyed this book a lot and its a keeper! also it was in MINT condition tho i think it was advertised as 'like new' so i was pleasantly surprised.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
    safely packed, on time and as described
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
    His book, "Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing," was so wonderful I didn't think even he could top that. But this book takes animals and their persons to the next level. He has opened to door to all, including other veternarians, of the depth and sense of community we have with all our animals. I believe - no, I know that animals have emotions just like us - and that their unconditional love links them to us as only soul mates can!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2003
    I wish Dr. Schoen (which means 'nice' in German) was my little collective's caretaker. He has alot of experience and openess to a wealth of traditional, reeeeeeally traditional, and non-traditional health information. I think this book serves as an excellent introduction to alternative approaches for a variety of human-animal exchanges. My pets (and when I use the term 'pet', I mean animal companion) and I are always looking for someone to tell us we're not crazy to understand each others' miscellaneous languages and other communications. Dr. Schoen, the nice vet, would understand. ;-)
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  • Patricia Timmins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2016
    Love this book.
  • わん
    5.0 out of 5 stars 動物の素晴らしさを実感
    Reviewed in Japan on June 12, 2003
    人間がアニマルコンパニオンの為に何をしてやれるのか、また彼らは私たちに何を与えてくれるのかを、たくさんの感動的な実例を通して教えてくれます。また、Dr.Schoenがそれまでの獣医学の常識とどのように取り組みながら、弊害を乗り越えて、アニマルコンパニオンの健康と幸福のために尽くしてこられたかが良く分かります。愛するペット達の為には、あきらめずに、更に健康で幸福な生活を与えてやれるよう、努力し続けようと思いました。多くの動物愛好家と獣医さんに読んで頂きたい本です。