Leo K. Bustad, DVM, PhD, co-founder of Delta Society and past Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University, gave numerous and powerful speeches related to the human-animal bond. In response to many requests, some of these and other speeches have been published in this book. A wonderful gift and/or a great addition to your own library! Speeches include: The Art and Importance of Listening, Animal-Assisted Therapy, The Importance of Animals to the Well-Being of People, Prison Programs Involving Animals, Grief, Compassion: Our Last Great Hope plus so much more.