Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way, and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home
By: Patrick Barrett
4.14
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside. He had no idea…
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1. A Town Like Alice
By: Nevil Shute
4.15
Format: 359 pages, Paperback
Nevil Shute's most beloved novel, a tale of love and war, follows its enterprising heroine from the… read more
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"It was a gambler's action, but his whole life had probably been made up of gambles; it could hardly be otherwise in the outback."-Nevil Shute, A Town Like Alice
"Men's souls are naturally inclined to covetousness; but if ye be kind towards women and fear to wrong them, God is well acquainted with what ye do."-Nevil Shute, A Town Like Alice
"People who spent the war in prison camps have written a lot of books about what a bad time they had," she said quietly, staring into the embers. "They don't know what it was like, not being in a camp."-Nevil Shute, A Town Like Alice
"It was so beautiful', he said. 'the Three Pagodas Pass must be one of the loveliest places in the world. you've got this broad valley with the river running down it, and the jungle forest, and the mo…"-Nevil Shute, A Town Like Alice
2. Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
By: Stacey O'Brien
4.10
Format: 230 pages, Hardcover
When biologist Stacey O'Brien first met a four-day-old baby barn owl with nerve damage in one wing,… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- animals
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"To that which you tame, you owe your life."-Stacey O'Brien, Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
"Refusing to do your bidding is not the same as stupid."-Stacey O'Brien, Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
"It was a lot like working at Hogwarts, except that, instead of receiving letters from our owls, we would find coughed-up owl pellets in our coffee mugs."-Stacey O'Brien, Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
"Wesley was always outraged when he woke himself up with a screech in his sleep, and he blamed me. He would whip around to face me with an intense librarian’s stare as if I had broken a cardinal rule."-Stacey O'Brien, Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
3. Iris Grace
By: Arabella Carter-Johnson
4.43
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
Ever since we came home with Thula, this precious magical kitten has cast a spell over Iris. They s… read more
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- biography
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- audiobook
4. Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice
By: Maureen McCormick
4.00
Format: None pages,
Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! Marcia Brady, eldest daughter on television's The Brady Bunch, had it all--… read more
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- biography
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5. Please Don't Eat the Daisies
By: Jean Kerr
4.04
Format: 192 pages,
Please Don't Eat the Daisieshas sold millions of copies since its original publication in 1957. It … read more
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6. Woodsong
By: Gary Paulsen
5.00
Format: 500 pages, Paperback
A LIFE AS EXCITING AS FICTION Gary Paulsen, three-time Newbery Honor author, is no stranger to adve… read more
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7. A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion
By: Anthony Bourke , John Rendall , George Adamson
4.50
Format: 191 pages, Hardcover
In 2008 an extraordinary two-minute film clip appeared on YouTube and immediately became an interna… read more
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8. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero
By: Susy Flory , Michael Hingson
3.46
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Faith. Trust. Triumph. I trust Roselle with my life, every day. She trusts me to direct her. And to… read more
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9. The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son
By: Rupert Isaacson
3.33
Format: 153 pages,
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10. The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
By: Elizabeth Letts
4.23
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her… read more
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"As she passed through Maine, Annie would interpret a certain expression on someone's face as possibly a family trait. She saw the Stuart in a stranger's clear blue eyes, the Libby in someone's advent…"-Elizabeth Letts, The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
11. The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading
By: James Patterson
3.92
Format: 335 pages, Hardcover
Booksellers and librarians are superheroes, saving lives every single day. Here are their amazing, … read more
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- audiobook
"Different books speak to us at different times."-James Patterson, The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading
12. The Trail
By: Ethan Gallogly
4.31
Format: None pages, ebook
A Transformative Journey on the John Muir Trail A NEXT GEN INDIE BOOK AWARD FINALIST Set auth… read more
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13. Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family
By: Helen Smallbone
4.57
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
In this inspiring debut memoir, Helen Smallbone, mother of seven creative children―including Christ… read more
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- audiobook
14. Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
By: Laurie Zaleski
4.28
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
An inspiring and moving memoir of the author's turbulent life with 600 rescue animals. Laurie Z… read more
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- animals
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- audiobook
"That was the end of church for Mom. She retained custody of the kids, and Dad got custody of God."-Laurie Zaleski, Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
"Many years ago, I made up my mind that, even if a person is 95 percent bad, you focus on the 5 percent that's good and decent---that's what you hold on to."-Laurie Zaleski, Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
15. Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A heartwarming compassionate portrait of injured turtles, perfect for nature lovers.
By: Sy Montgomery
4.07
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
National Book Award finalist for The Soul of an Octopus and New York Times bestseller Sy Montgome… read more
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"Never give up on a turtle. Because turtles never give up."-Sy Montgomery, Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell: A heartwarming compassionate portrait of injured turtles, perfect for nature lovers.
16. The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone’s Underdog
By: Rick McIntyre
4.23
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Yellowstone National Park was once home to an abundance of wild wolves—but park rangers killed the … read more
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17. Wolf Island: Discovering the Secrets of a Mythic Animal
By: L. David Mech
3.91
Format: 200 pages, Hardcover
The world’s leading wolf expert describes the first years of a major study that transformed our und… read more
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18. Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See
By: Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
4.44
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Over 100,000 copies sold! “A touching tale.” ― Kirkus Reviews The heartwarming true story of a bl… read more
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19. Wisdom of Wolves, The: Lessons From the Sawtooth Pack
By: Jim Dutcher
4.19
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspira… read more
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20. Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way, and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home
By: Patrick Barrett
4.14
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside. He had no idea… read more
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21. Walking with Henry: Big Lessons from a Little Donkey on Faith, Friendship, and Finding Your Path
By: Rachel Anne Ridge
4.32
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
“Readers will be clamoring for more.” Publishers Weekly on Flash Just when you think it’s the end … read more
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