Gina Rae Mitchell

Happy Harry: A Magical Golden by Barbara Lampert | Spotlight ~ $30 Gift Card Available | #DogMemoir #GoldenRetriever

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Summary:

In her dog memoir Happy Harry: A Magical Golden, psychotherapist Barbara Lampert, a lifelong dog lover, tells the story of her beloved Golden Retriever, Harry. Like her first dog memoir, Harry’s story comes from her mostly uncensored daily journal and takes place in Malibu, California.

Quick Quote:

“Those first years were so chaotic with him that I was resigning myself to the possibility he might be a sociopath because he seemed to not care about rules, listening, or consequences. I needed to accept him as he was. But now, at six, Harry has become incredibly devoted and loyal. Our wild wolf has settled into his pack.”

Book Details

Happy Harry: A Magical Golden by Barbara Lampert
Published by Golden Wolfe Books on November 13, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction, Memoir
Format: eBook, Paperback

In her dog memoir Happy Harry: A Magical Golden, psychotherapist Barbara Lampert, a lifelong dog lover, tells the story of her beloved Golden Retriever, Harry. Like her first dog memoir, Harry's story comes from her mostly uncensored daily journal and takes place in Malibu, California.

Harry was a genuinely free spirit - wild, and very wolf-like. Did all this contribute to his being exceptionally happy? Perhaps.

Harry was not only the happiest being Barbara's ever known, happy to the very core of him, but also the bravest. More than once in his life, Harry had to face true adversity, and each time, Barbara would look at him in wonder, not fully understanding how a being could be so brave and at the same time continue to be so happy.

Harry literally pranced through life, with a joyous attitude that made being around him like magic. Barbara fell in love with Harry. And as you immerse yourself in Harry's story, it's likely you will too! Happy Harry is unforgettable!

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Excerpt from Happy Harry

I call Harry my calendar dog. Exquisite face. That’s what drew me to him when he was nine weeks old. Sounds superficial, but I thought his face was extraordinary. And this sounds superficial too, but I’d hoped his face would stay as gorgeous when he grew up. Well, it has. But you know, no matter what he turned out to look like, I knew I would love him tremendously. What’s inside Harry is amazing!

Harry is the happiest dog I’ve ever known. Genuinely happy, from the core of him. Mostly with a ball game. Harry can’t wait for the moment when he can go out to play.

The first few years with Harry were insane. He was a maniac, wouldn’t listen. Particularly when he was out of the house on a walk or at the big field at the nearby school. We tried every kind of leash and harness. We enlisted a dog trainer. Nothing worked. But little by little, he’s getting better. Still pays scant attention when we’re out of the house, but at least I don’t have the feeling he would run away. Though he’s never off leash when we’re out. Never!

Those first years were so chaotic with him that I was resigning myself to the possibility he might be a sociopath, because he seemed to not care about rules, listening, or consequences. I needed to accept him as he was. But now, at six, Harry has become incredibly devoted and loyal. Our wild wolf has settled into his pack.

I’m at work right now and can’t wait to get home and see Harry. Give him lots of kisses, get his over-the top joyful greeting with a soft toy in his mouth. Seeing Harry brimming with enthusiasm makes me so happy! I love him so much!

Harry’s adapting… But more than that, he’s still so joyful. His abundance of happy energy is so wonderful to be around. He’s still putting stuffed toy rabbits and balls in his mouth, particularly when he’s really happy. Still comes to me with even more enthusiasm and his head held even higher than usual when I say, “Hey Harry.” I love saying that to him, and Harry seems to love hearing it. I only use the “Hey” with Harry. It’s special, just for him. Something I started saying to him a few years ago. To me, it’s a way of emphasizing how cool Harry is. Yes, Harry is really cool, in the true sense of the word. Unafraid, carefree. Still.

Dogs are such special beings. I swear a big reason they were put on this earth is to teach us how to be.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Official Tour Page for Happy Harry

Full Tour Schedule:

February 26:

1: Aubrey Wynne: Timeless Love
2: Edgar’s Books
3: Wake Up Your Wild Side
4: A Wonderful World of Words
5: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
6: Beyond Romance
7: Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’

February 27:
1: Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read
2: The Pen and Muse Book Reviews
3: Boys’ Mom Reads!
4: Straight From the Library
5: Wendi Zwaduk- romance to make your heart race
6: Author C.A.Milson
7: Moonlight Compass Books

February 28:

1: Fabulous and Brunette
2: Westveil Publishing
3: Splashes of Joy
4: FUONLYKNEW
5: Kenyan Poet
6: Our Town Book Reviews
7: It’s Raining Books

February 29:

1: Welcome to My World of Dreams
2: Locks, Hooks and Books
3: Gina Rae Mitchell
4: The Faerie Review
5: Girl with Pen
6: D. S. Dehel
7: Teatime and Books

March 1:

1: The Reading Addict
2: Literary Gold
3: The Avid Reader
4: Hope. Dreams. Life… Love
5: Sandra’s Book Club review
6: Long and Short Reviews

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