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Big Max A True Story Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 129 ratings

Hi! I'm Big Max. I love to give wet, slimy, kisses and chase squirrels. I love my life now, but it didn't start off so well. When I was eleven months old, I was dropped off at an animal rescue badly abused and in need of medical attention. I was lonely and scared. Then I met Papa G and Mama K. They wanted me and loved me, but I didn't know what love was. My super sniffer led me on adventures day after day. I ate things and destroyed things, creating many disasters. Papa G and Mama K never stopped loving me and were patient and kind. Over time, my behavior got better and I ate less things. One day, I stopped. I never bit or ate anything again. This is my true story of how patience, kindness, and love helped me heal.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q691S2L
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 47.1 MB
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 129 ratings

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Karen McDonald
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I was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. I am the youngest of three. I was a happy go lucky child who spent most of my time outside. I loved playing in the rain, riding my red Honda 50 dirt bike in the woods, and riding horses. My best friend was Puff Puff, our family dog. He was a brown and white mutt that showed up one day and never left.

As a child I did not like school. Reading was hard for me. I taught myself how to read by reading Dr. Seuss books over and over again. Ted Geisel will forever be my favorite author!

Water skiing, ping pong, and tennis were my favorite sports. In the summer when my dad got home from work, we would pack up the family station wagon and pull the boat to the river where I would ski until sundown. During the winter, dad and I would play ping pong or tennis each night.

My mom taught me how to sew. I loved designing, creating, and making my own clothes.

Journalism was my favorite class in high school. I loved writing articles and being a photographer with a real camera. Getting to develop the pictures in a dark room... was super cool! I desperately wanted to be a photographer for National Geographic.

When I was 15, I was an exchange student to Japan. I wrote articles about my experiences that were published in our local newspaper.

After college, I became an elementary school teacher. Helping children learn to think, problem solve, and become independent learners makes me happy. My goal is to build up their self confidence so they can dream big, work hard, and reach for the stars!

I love animals, all kinds, especially dogs. I have three rescues now. Big Max is a Great Dane/Lab mix, Thomas is a LARGE Labrador, and Sammy is a miniature Australian Shephard. I would have more but I have realized 3 is my limit!

Writing has always been my passion. I write something every day, either in my journal, my notes section in my phone, on scratch paper, or on my computer. Big Max A True Story is my first published book. I have lots of ideas and can't wait to publish more.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this book to be an uplifting story about love, with one review describing it as an inspiring tale of unconditional love. Moreover, the book is suitable for both adults and children, with one customer noting it serves as a mentor text for young readers. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's message for both children and adults, and they like the images, with one review mentioning the inclusion of photos of the real Big Max.

8 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story, describing it as sweet and uplifting, with one customer noting it as an inspiring tale of unconditional love.

"This story is one of the best. It teaches patients, kindness and love. My six year old enjoyed reading it and looking at all the wonderful images." Read more

"What a mentor text for young readers as well as an inspiring story of unconditional love." Read more

"...It’s an uplifting story with a great message for children and adults. As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book." Read more

"Its a great story and we will read it again! Thanks for sharing his story. We would love to read more about Big Max." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it serves as a mentor text for young readers.

"Fun read for kids!" Read more

"What a mentor text for young readers as well as an inspiring story of unconditional love." Read more

"Big Max A True Story is a wonderful book for children to read or have read to them...." Read more

"...Super read for adults and children!" Read more

5 customers mention "Love story"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the love story in the book, describing it as a true passion for animals, with one customer noting it's a sweet tale about a dog.

"This story is one of the best. It teaches patients, kindness and love. My six year old enjoyed reading it and looking at all the wonderful images." Read more

"This is a sweet story about a dog who had been abused and needed a loving home where he could heal and learn to trust again...." Read more

"This book is about love, forgiveness and being humble all rolled into one story...." Read more

"Love this story written by my son’s second grade teacher!!! Love perseveres! Great message for our kiddos today!" Read more

4 customers mention "Message"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message, which is suitable for both children and adults.

"This story is one of the best. It teaches patients, kindness and love. My six year old enjoyed reading it and looking at all the wonderful images." Read more

"...It’s an uplifting story with a great message for children and adults. As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book." Read more

"...Love perseveres! Great message for our kiddos today!" Read more

"...This book would be great for families, teachers, counselors and more. It is a true story of love, forgiveness and overcoming troubles." Read more

3 customers mention "Image quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the images in the book, describing them as wonderful and cute, with one customer noting the inclusion of photos of the real Big Max.

"...My six year old enjoyed reading it and looking at all the wonderful images." Read more

"...As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book." Read more

"Such a cute and sweet book!" Read more

A heart-warming story!
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A heart-warming story!
This is a sweet story about a dog who had been abused and needed a loving home where he could heal and learn to trust again. It’s an uplifting story with a great message for children and adults. As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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    Fun read for kids!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
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    This story is one of the best. It teaches patients, kindness and love. My six year old enjoyed reading it and looking at all the wonderful images.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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    What a mentor text for young readers as well as an inspiring story of unconditional love.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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    This is a sweet story about a dog who had been abused and needed a loving home where he could heal and learn to trust again. It’s an uplifting story with a great message for children and adults. As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book.
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    A heart-warming story!

    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
    This is a sweet story about a dog who had been abused and needed a loving home where he could heal and learn to trust again. It’s an uplifting story with a great message for children and adults. As a fun bonus, there are photos of the real Big Max at the back of the book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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    “It was very good. My mom and I finished it in two nights. I would like a part 2”

    -Harlee (age 8)
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
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    Big Max A True Story is a wonderful book for children to read or have read to them. I would recommend it to any parents, grandparents or anyone that takes care of children...came go up to preteens that like to read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
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    Its a great story and we will read it again! Thanks for sharing his story. We would love to read more about Big Max.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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    I read this story to my granddaughter. We couldn’t stop trading it. She kept asking why he was being a bad boy. I was explaining to her how dogs are and why we have to be patient with them. We both enjoyed your book. Give big Max a kiss from us, please. Oh and a big hug. 🥰
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