Paws of Wisdom

Small Press Bookwatch, Jan, 2007

Paws of Wisdom

Sofia Steryo-Bartmus

Harmony Book Publishing

21900 Londelius Street, West Hills, CA 91304

0977095509 $16.95

Dog lover and multilingual world traveler Sofia Steryo-Bartmus presents Paws of Wisdom: Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From Our Pets, a collection of insights into life and suggestions for learning valuable wisdom from beloved animal companions. With the story of the author's dog Bunny, a faithful companion with Addison's disease who nevertheless lived to be 15 years old and taught his owner numerous lessons, Paws of Wisdom reveals the importance of being consistent, humble, patient, true to oneself, and kind and gentle to all living things. Also covered are ways to improve one's life through controlling anger, overcoming fear, having fun and exploring new places, learning to prioritize what's important, making time for solitude, living without regrets, and much more. A wonderful testimony to the power of selfless love as expressed by beloved pets, an invaluable quality for making the most of life itself.