Lance A Spirit Unbroken
Lance A Spirit Unbroken by walter stoffel, published by Diamond Publishing International on August 9, 2016, is a personal memoir that intertwines humor and poignant moments. This 244-page book recounts the author’s unexpected journey with Lance, a Border Collie who initially appears to be a rescue but soon reveals a more complex and threatening nature. The narrative explores the challenges faced by Walter and his wife Clara as they navigate the decision of whether to euthanize the dog they saved, all while dealing with the quirky and entertaining aspects of Lance’s personality.
Readers will find a thought-provoking account that delves into themes of rescue, responsibility, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. The book touches on various subjects, including personal memoirs and the humor found in challenging situations, making it relatable to dog lovers and those familiar with recovery from addiction or abuse. Walter’s candid storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the often unpredictable nature of life with pets.
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Marley meets… Cujo ?
What would you do if there was a dog in your neighborhood forced to live outside day in/ day out, at the mercy of abusers, wild animals and brutal weather?
Walter does nothing–at first. Then, an accidental meeting with Lance, a Border Collie, sets the wheels in motion for a down-to-the-wire, life-saving rescue and a disappointing discovery: Lance turns out to be a threat to anyone he can get his teeth on–including his rescuers!
Their lives turned upside down by this semi-feral “pet”, Walter and his wife Clara are forced to answer a painful question: do they euthanize the dog they rescued? Making their life-or-death choice even more difficult is Lance’s hilarious quirkiness; when not threatening, he’s incredibly entertaining–though a State Trooper, the local drug dealer, and a Megan’s Law parolee, among many others, would beg to differ.
This rollicking, thought-provoking, and–at times–heart-wrenching true-life account of the unorthodox rescue of an unorthodox dog is guaranteed to captivate:
-Dog lovers
-Recovering addicts (there are numerous passages that the 12-step community will relate to)
-Survivors of child abuse (the author reveals his own poignant connection with Lance)
-Any reader who can laugh, cry, or enjoy having her/his faith in humanity restored.
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