Pit Stops 2
Adventures with Kara
by
Michelle Sathe
Don't let the title fool you. This isn't just a book for pit bull lovers. It goes without saying that you will love this book if you love the breed.
But this book also speaks to any and all road trippers out there. It's a fast, fun ride. You discover new places, you get to see the new faces that Michelle and her Pitpanion, Kara, meet.
We live in a diverse country. This breed is owned and loved by a diverse group of owners. You get to meet them all (and some may surprise you - which is good thing!).
Michelle admits that she started the last trip with starry eyes, convinced that she would be able to change the world with her passion and education. Haven't we all been like that about some cause in our lives? Jumping in with that relentless enthusiasm knowing that we were going to be Super Person - changing minds and the world? And how disappointing when we realize that reality is quite different and mindsets are hard to change. The important thing is - her passion didn't die and she's right back out there.
This is a wonderful, heartfelt book that doesn't just champion the breed. It shows us the courage and faith of people in this breed. We see the love of ordinary families. We feel the desperation and the hard work of shelters across the country to make a difference.
Michelle pulls you from the first page and keeps you turning pages until you're done. I will warn you - her food description will make you set aside the book in search of something to eat. Her ability to paint pictures with words isn't limited to landscape and she goes into detail on some mouthwatering meals! This book will make you want to take a road trip...and don't forget the dog!
We're giving away an autographed copy of Pit Stops 2! Leave a comment below or on our Facebook page under the link - be sure to leave your name if you're doing this anonymously! - and we'll pick a winner next Wednesday, October 24th!
For more information on the book (and to order your own copy), click here.
I <3 Pit Stops! I very briefly met Ms. Sathe at an event in Indianapolis, but I didnt have Pit Stops with me to be signed. I haven't read PS2 yet.
ReplyDeleteDana - if you come back and check in, email Jenn at jenn@pawsandlearn.org. We had over a dozen entries between the website and the blog. We pulled your name out of the hat!! Congratulations!
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