Brenda G. (leisuretime) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A very powerful and heartfelt book - loved every page and could barely put it down. If you are an animal lover, you will relate to each emotion and truth Mia teaches Laura. As a Christian, the lessons Laura learned through Mia, encouraged me and helped me dig deep in my own life.
A wonderful story of 2 lost souls that God so cleverly brings together - it's a toss up who benefited the most.
Highly recommend! In fact, I am looking for more copies to give as gifts to other loved ones.
A wonderful story of 2 lost souls that God so cleverly brings together - it's a toss up who benefited the most.
Highly recommend! In fact, I am looking for more copies to give as gifts to other loved ones.
Helpful Score: 1
Loved this book for many reasons. I love animals so any story about them is always interesting to me. However this was so much more then a book about a dog. It was inspiring on all levels. It's fast reading but you can't miss the message of hope it brings. Won't be reposting because I'm sharing it with my grandson. :-)
CJ B. (amoebastar) -
"I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind but now I see."
"Amazing Grace" by John Newton
Kim Meeder writes about hope. She writes about ways to find hope in and through God. Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued tells the true tale of Laurie Sacher, a volunteer on Meeder's youth ranch, who adopted a dog with blind eyes and a big heart.
Through patience, training and repetition, Mia the blind dog learned to live and love life with Sacher. Runs through snowy mountain trails became second nature under Sacher's tutelage. However, the wild spirit Mia had often led her astray, panicked for the comforting touch of her master. Mia's experience likewise taught Sacher that her own path kept her wandering away from God instead of walking with Him.
Meeder conveys the story in a touching way. "Man's best friend" and "man's best Friend" themes run parallel chapter after chapter. While the storytelling about Sacher's transformation on the youth ranch seemed honest and the stories about her dog's triumph over her blindness were equally touching to this animal lover, Meeder's latest work seems to follow a prescription.
Before you finish the first chapter of the book, you know precisely where the analogy is leading. Even though Mia the dog often strayed from the path, Meeder seemed to stick to it without wavering. Sacher's experience has surely been a profound lesson to her personally and a testament to God's healing power as well as the ministry at the youth ranch, but it was written in a saccharine, feel-good way that is best for light reading or an airplane trip. You don't have to get too in depth into the material, because the constant repetition of the analogy does the work for you.
This book is a good read for quiet times of reflection or when the reader needs a pick-me-up for their day or their faith. Animal lovers will enjoy connecting the dots between man, God and dog in this story of growing faith. However, if you are looking for more depth, you may want to take a pass on Blind Hope.
(Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Blogging For Books book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in advertising.)
Was blind but now I see."
"Amazing Grace" by John Newton
Kim Meeder writes about hope. She writes about ways to find hope in and through God. Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued tells the true tale of Laurie Sacher, a volunteer on Meeder's youth ranch, who adopted a dog with blind eyes and a big heart.
Through patience, training and repetition, Mia the blind dog learned to live and love life with Sacher. Runs through snowy mountain trails became second nature under Sacher's tutelage. However, the wild spirit Mia had often led her astray, panicked for the comforting touch of her master. Mia's experience likewise taught Sacher that her own path kept her wandering away from God instead of walking with Him.
Meeder conveys the story in a touching way. "Man's best friend" and "man's best Friend" themes run parallel chapter after chapter. While the storytelling about Sacher's transformation on the youth ranch seemed honest and the stories about her dog's triumph over her blindness were equally touching to this animal lover, Meeder's latest work seems to follow a prescription.
Before you finish the first chapter of the book, you know precisely where the analogy is leading. Even though Mia the dog often strayed from the path, Meeder seemed to stick to it without wavering. Sacher's experience has surely been a profound lesson to her personally and a testament to God's healing power as well as the ministry at the youth ranch, but it was written in a saccharine, feel-good way that is best for light reading or an airplane trip. You don't have to get too in depth into the material, because the constant repetition of the analogy does the work for you.
This book is a good read for quiet times of reflection or when the reader needs a pick-me-up for their day or their faith. Animal lovers will enjoy connecting the dots between man, God and dog in this story of growing faith. However, if you are looking for more depth, you may want to take a pass on Blind Hope.
(Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Blogging For Books book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in advertising.)
SALLY W. (thameslink) -
Heartwarming, quick read that dog lovers will defintely connect with. It does come with a strong Christian message that is also inspirational but I did feel that message sometimes highjacked the tale of Mia the dog. But a remarkable tale of redemption nevertheless that I recommend to dog lovers.
MonicA H. (troublebreaker) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 4 more book reviews
One of the best books I've ever read. I've had a blind dog and thought these profound thoughts myself but it was difficult to put them into words. The Kims nailed it.
It's so much more than a story of a dog. It's about our relationship with God. Like a blind dog, when we listen to our master we're safe and happy but when we get willful and stray we get hurt. But God doesn't get angry when we fail-He's sad that we do stupid things that injure us. Also it reminds us that it's our "imperfections" that make us unique and special.
It's so much more than a story of a dog. It's about our relationship with God. Like a blind dog, when we listen to our master we're safe and happy but when we get willful and stray we get hurt. But God doesn't get angry when we fail-He's sad that we do stupid things that injure us. Also it reminds us that it's our "imperfections" that make us unique and special.
Jennifer D. (Jennmarie68) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 217 more book reviews
Since I love animals I was again destined to fall in love with this story. And since one of my dogs just happens to be an Aussie I was even more attached to Mia's story.
Not a whole lot of information was given about Mia's background, other than she was malnourished and was living under a rusted out car. But the story doesn't really need her background info as she creates such a great story without it.
Mia could easily have been put to sleep, and even though Laurie's intentions in saving Mia might not have been honorable at first Mia soon changed her heart. I've always been a firm believer that dogs are smarter than we give them credit for and if we just "listen" to what they have to tell us that we will be amazed. Laurie and Mia's story just strengthens that belief.
Mia, who despite all her problems, was just a dog who loved her owner and was happy to be alive. Many times throughout the book it is mentioned how she is so content with her life the way it is, and that her faith that her master will do no wrong by her is enough to keep her content. Laurie, who had struggled with her faith in God learns from Mia how to truly have faith and live in the light of God.
So while this is a story about a dog it is also a story about faith and finding your path to God. It is really inspirational. I cried many many times reading this one. I think the struggles that Laurie went through are not uncommon to struggles that many of us have gone through at one point in our lives. Her connection with Mia helps her to see how her relationship with God is not unlike Mia's relationship with her.
Seeing Laurie change was inspiring, and seeing how Mia is able to persevere through her obstacles is even more inspiring to me. And while I've said it before it is worth saying again: even though I know not all abused/abandoned animals can be saved it is so refreshing to read about one with a happy ending.
A review copy of this title was provided by Blogging For Books.
Not a whole lot of information was given about Mia's background, other than she was malnourished and was living under a rusted out car. But the story doesn't really need her background info as she creates such a great story without it.
Mia could easily have been put to sleep, and even though Laurie's intentions in saving Mia might not have been honorable at first Mia soon changed her heart. I've always been a firm believer that dogs are smarter than we give them credit for and if we just "listen" to what they have to tell us that we will be amazed. Laurie and Mia's story just strengthens that belief.
Mia, who despite all her problems, was just a dog who loved her owner and was happy to be alive. Many times throughout the book it is mentioned how she is so content with her life the way it is, and that her faith that her master will do no wrong by her is enough to keep her content. Laurie, who had struggled with her faith in God learns from Mia how to truly have faith and live in the light of God.
So while this is a story about a dog it is also a story about faith and finding your path to God. It is really inspirational. I cried many many times reading this one. I think the struggles that Laurie went through are not uncommon to struggles that many of us have gone through at one point in our lives. Her connection with Mia helps her to see how her relationship with God is not unlike Mia's relationship with her.
Seeing Laurie change was inspiring, and seeing how Mia is able to persevere through her obstacles is even more inspiring to me. And while I've said it before it is worth saying again: even though I know not all abused/abandoned animals can be saved it is so refreshing to read about one with a happy ending.
A review copy of this title was provided by Blogging For Books.
Great book!
Amber (berd) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 214 more book reviews
I loved this book from start to finish. I am a huge animal lover and adopted a rescue dog a few years ago so I could relate to many of the feelings that the author had. Perhaps that is why this book grabbed me so much. If you are an animal lover, this book might just grab you too.
Karen D. (augieandlourock) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 117 more book reviews
I am an animal lover so when i saw this book about a blind dog and I read the reviews on PBS stating this was a good dog story i deceiced to go ahead and order the book.I was in for a big shock when i received this book and started reading it.This book is more about Laura and her finding God and accepting him in her life than it is about her and her dog Mia.So if you are looking for a dog story this isnt the book for you.But if you are looking for a book about God and how to accept him in your life than this book for you.I couldnt finish this book i was tired of hearing Laura feeling sorry for her self. and half way through i was bored with this story.The only parts i enjoyed were Laura talking about Mia.
Linda K. (lhasalover) reviewed Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued on + 203 more book reviews
For a christian and dog lover, this is a must quick read. It will reinforce truths you will already know or will learn.
All dogs in our life teach us more that we ever give them and this is true about Laurie (the human) and Mia ( the dog). This is espeacially true about the dogs that enter our lives that need more care like Mia. It is about the person than the dog.
All dogs in our life teach us more that we ever give them and this is true about Laurie (the human) and Mia ( the dog). This is espeacially true about the dogs that enter our lives that need more care like Mia. It is about the person than the dog.
