Happy Harry, A Magical Golden by Barbara Lampert (Barbara’s Dog Stories #2) | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ $40 Gift Card | @GoddessFish @barbaralampertauthor
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Book Details
Happy Harry: A Magical Golden by Barbara Lampert Series: Barbara's Dog Stories #2
Published by Golden Wolfe Books on November 13, 2023
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 267
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsBarbara Lampert’s second dog memoir, Happy Harry: A Magical Golden, celebrates the extraordinary life of a beloved Golden Retriever and his bond with Barbara, a psychotherapist specializing in relationships and a lifelong dog lover.
Through an uncensored daily journal that makes fellow dog lovers feel as if they are sitting comfortably with Barbara in her home, she takes us on a heartwarming journey alongside Harry, a free-spirited, wild, wolf-like Golden, as he explores the picturesque landscapes of Malibu, California. Harry has so many invaluable lessons to teach us – just being Harry!
Harry was not only the happiest being Barbara’s ever known but also remarkably brave. Even when facing life-altering adversity, Harry literally pranced through life, with a joyous attitude that made being around him like magic. Harry instinctively knew the secrets of how to live fully, even blissfully, so much so that Barbara felt compelled to tell his story.
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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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My Thoughts on Happy Harry
Do you love reading memoirs? Are you a dog lover? Then this is the perfect book for you.
Barbara Lampert’s second dog memoir, Happy Harry: A Magical Golden, is a testament to the extraordinary life of a beloved Golden Retriever and the profound bond he shared with Barbara, a psychotherapist specializing in relationships and a lifelong dog lover.
Through an uncensored daily journal that makes fellow dog lovers feel as if they are sitting comfortably with Barbara in her home, she takes us on a heartwarming journey alongside Harry, a free-spirited, wild, wolf-like Golden, as he explores the picturesque landscapes of Malibu, California. Harry has so many invaluable lessons to teach us – just being Harry!
Harry, the happiest being Barbara has ever known, was brave and a living embodiment of joy. Even in the face of life-altering adversity, Harry pranced through life, his joyous attitude casting a magical spell on those around him. Harry’s instinctive knowledge of living fully, even blissfully, was so profound that Barbara was compelled to share his story. I promise you it is a beautiful, inspiring, and entertaining story to read. The engaging writing style quickly draws readers into Harry’s lovely, joyful world.
The tale is told through the journal entries kept by Harry’s owner from the time he arrived in the household. The author’s writing style lends itself well to this format. The entries can teach us so much about ourselves and our pets.
Be prepared to laugh with joy and shed a few tears of sorrow while you fall in love with this story of the bonds between a dog and his human.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Barbara Lampert
Barbara Lampert Bio:
My passion is dogs! I’ve had dogs most of my life and hope to have at least one by my side always. Dog energy is the best!
I’m the author of two dog memoirs: Happy Harry: A Magical Golden and before that Charlie: A Love Story. Each about one of my Golden Retrievers. (I told you dogs are my passion!)
I’m a psychotherapist, licensed for over thirty years, specializing in relationships. .
I was a flight attendant for nine years. And taught sociology at several universities. I have two master’s degrees and a doctorate.
Gardening is another love – not as much as dogs, but right up there! I see my garden as a work of art and garden as much as possible in my free time. I love being in nature.
I live in Malibu, California with my husband David and, you guessed it, our two wonderful Golden Retrievers, Oliver and Henry.
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Full Tour Schedule:
May 23: Long and Short Reviews
May 30: The Reading Addict
May 30: InkSpired: Musings on All Things Literary
June 6: Gina Rae Mitchell
June 6: The Faerie Review
June 13: Fabulous and Brunette
June 13: Our Town Book Reviews
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This looks like a fantastic read. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour
Thank you!
What was the breed of the first dog you owned as a child?
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My first dog was a mutt. He was mostly a Cairin Terrier. Simon. I received him in my 20’s as a Christmas present. We lived together for 16 years. He was an extremely smart little dog. Adorable too. I was a flight attendant at the time, and he understood my schedule. Great little dog. Fifteen pounds of brilliance! Nancy, thanks for this fun question which took me down happy memory lane!
Thank you so much for hosting my book, “Happy Harry: A Magical Golden” on your wonderful website! And a tremendous thanks for your great review of Harry’s story! I love what you had to say! I’m very appreciative! All my best to you!
I liked the excerpt.
Thanks so much, Rita!
Thank you so much for reviewing HAPPY HARRY today!