I’m back again with another book to share with you guys! It’s called When Love Wags a Tail by Carmen Leal. Now, if you happen to recognize that author name, it’s because I reviewed her other book I Chose You. She’s back again with another collection of stories and I can’t wait to share it with you.
First, here’s more about the book:
Our four-legged friends have huge hearts. Experience the joy of this collection of true-life stories of humans and the amazing dogs who saved them. Carmen Leal never dreamed tragedy could bring positive change. Suffering a traumatic brain injury after a car wreck, the marketing pro struggled to find her center and reclaim her life. But after finally caving in and adopting a rescue dog, her world changed forever.
Flourishing on her new furry friend’s unconditional love, she turned her talents to supporting canines still facing grim futures. Working tirelessly over the course of four years, she’s helped find homes for over 6,500 dogs and collected endless tales of wonderment and triumph.
Now, she’s here to share the real-life stories of how a deep connection with these incredible animals can bring fulfillment and joy. In this heartwarming compilation, author and storyteller Carmen Leal interweaves her personal journey with those who’ve experienced renewal at the paws of the dogs they adopted. Bringing together over sixty snapshots, Leal connects both dramatic and simply sweet accounts, including her own, while advocating for help and donating a portion of each sale to a foster-to-adoption group.
When Love Wags a Tail is part emotional memoir and part treasure trove of inspirational and humorous journeys. If you like protecting loyal friends who lack a voice, feel-good adventures, and giving back, then you’ll adore Carmen Leal’s touching read.
My Review
What a charming and beautiful book. If you’ve ever wondered to yourself, “I wonder if I should rescue a dog?” then you will want to read this book. I’m not in a position to have a pup in my life right now but if and when that changes, I hope I can adopt a dog. Carmen Leal’s collection of essays is a beautiful reminder about the relationship between humankind and our dogs. Each person reflects on the powerful and impactful changes a dog has on our lives and will leave you inspired to have a friend to call your own. Carmen also shares her own journey that led to her adopting her own dog, Coconut. I hope you read this book; this isn’t one you want to miss.
Purchase a copy of When Love Wags a Tail on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.org. You can also add it to your GoodReads reading list.
I’m also excited to share I’ll be doing a giveaway of the book! You’ll have the chance to win a copy of your own. Giveaway ends July 8th. US only entrants please.
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Thank you so much for such a lovely review and for organizing this blog tour. You have mad organization skills!
There are so many dogs looking for a home that I hope your review and my book convince people think about adding a dog to their family. It’s one of the best things I ever did!
Thank you for the kudos! I hope so too. 🙂
I am so thankful that there are dogs who are able to help our wounded warriors as well as any one else with such a injury or illness . These dogs have made such a difference in peoples lives- thank you !
Stories like these are uplifting and we need that now…
I truly love reading these type of stories and sharing them with my grandkids
The title and picture both caught my eye