Dogged Optimism (Large Print): Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog

Dogged Optimism (Large Print): Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog

by Belinda Pollard
Dogged Optimism (Large Print): Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog

Dogged Optimism (Large Print): Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog

by Belinda Pollard

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Overview

Praise for Dogged Optimism

"An accomplished, inspiring piece of writing that had me completely hooked from the first page to the unexpected and gratifying end." Gill Pavey, thebookreviewers.com

For anyone who ever loved a pet or needed a laugh...

In this humorous and uplifting read, Belinda recounts how her scruffy Aussie terrier Killarney has helped her through the toughest of days - and taught her to make the most of life.

Killarney is not afraid of anything that sub-tropical Australia can throw at her: venomous creatures, cancer, very large dogs. She becomes Belinda's furry comforter and cheer squad through job loss, grief, and failed romance.

You will be inspired by Killarney's motto: grab life by the throat and shake every last drop of joy out of it. Wrestle it, if you have to.

Praise for Dogged Optimism:

"A delightful read, as much about the ups and downs of owning a wilful dog as facing up to life, especially when it doesn't turn out as expected." Marianne Wheelaghan, The Blue Suitcase

"Evocative, humorous tale." Molly Greene, The Gen Delacourt Mysteries

"Will charm you ... and inspire." Dawn Dicker, Writer & Content Strategist

"Entertaining, heartfelt and very relatable." Amazon

"Full of love, laughter, and life lessons." Amazon

"A gorgeous read." Goodreads

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Belinda Pollard is a multi-award-winning Australian mystery author and former journalist who used to chuckle about people who treated their pets like children - until it happened to her. Her hobbies now include dog-walking in the rain and failing dog training classes. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, travels the world (when she can find a good petsitter), and blogs at belindapollard.com.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780648267249
Publisher: Small Blue Dog Publishing Pty Ltd
Publication date: 12/08/2018
Edition description: Large Print
Pages: 262
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Author’s note—vi

Acknowledgements—vii

It begins—1

Lesson 1:

Joy is not always a tidy thing—13

Lesson 2:

Joy is rarely where we expect to find it—31

Lesson 3:

Joy is having something to lose—45

Lesson 4:

Joy is worth fighting for—59

Lesson 5:

Joy is unpredictable—75

Lesson 6:

Joy is embracing your own uniqueness—93

Lesson 7:

Joy is having flexible expectations—105

Lesson 8:

Joy is making the best of life’s imperfections—123

Lesson 9:

Joy can’t get through if we’re obsessed with misery—139

Lesson 10:

Joy is a new way of looking at things—153

Lesson 11:

Joy is bigger when life is harder—163

Lesson 12:

Joy survives in the worst of times—177

Lesson 13:

Joy is surrendering control—193

Lesson 14:

Joy isn’t where most people think I should look—203

Lesson 15:

Joy is being yourself, not someone else—217

Lesson 16:

Be content, and joy might surprise you—237

Afterword—244

From the Author—246

Also by Belinda Pollard—248

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