Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever told a little white lie? Or maybe a bigger one that wasn't even white? Have you ever stomped through the front door all grumpy and barking at your kids, or your spouse? Have you ever questioned the value of being persistent, not giving up. Or being loyal. Have you ever had to work at making someone else happy? Have you ever shaded the truth in a business deal? Or pondered the meaning of the word selfish? Your dog hasn't. None of the above. And we can all learn from that. And that's what this book is about. Joe Camp has spent three decades wandering around inside the heart and soul of a dog, writing Benji stories, directing Benji movies, trying to understand how to better draw you, the audience, in there with me. This time and effort spent on four legs learning to inhale the world from a canine point of view has taught me many amazingly simple lessons about life. Lessons that can and should apply to our lives, yours and mine, because they work better. For you see, dogs know more than we do. By knowing less. They realize that one's soul prospers from sharing, caring, relating, fulfilling. And they know there is nothing more important in life than love. Not money. Not status. Not peer pressure. Nothing can make you feel better than doing something good for somebody else. Putting another being before yourself. Not cars. Not houses. Not facelifts. Not watching television. John Grogan, author of Marley & Me, says, "People can learn a lot from their dogs. Lessons on how to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Lessons for successful relationships. Think about it. Many of the qualities that come so effortlessly to dogs - loyalty, devotion, selflessness, unflagging optimism, unqualified love - can be elusive to humans." But not any more. Now humans can read Dog On It and change their lives for the better. Forever. Because their reminder is ever present, lying at their feet. PRAISE FOR JOE CAMP'S WRITING: "Joe Camp is a master storyteller." The New York Times "One cannot help but be touched by Camp's love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject." - Michael Korda - The Washington Post "Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story. His books are must-reads for those who love animals of any species." - Monty Roberts - Author of New York Timers Best-seller The Man Who Listens to Horses "To say too much about Camp's compelling book would be to spoil much of the beauty and simplicity of the story. The tightly-written, simply-designed and powerfully drawn chapters often read like short stories that flow from the heart." Jack L. Kennedy - The Joplin Independent "Joe Camp is a gifted storyteller and the results are magical. Joe entertains, educates and empowers, baring his own soul while articulating keystone principles of a modern revolution in horsemanship." - Rick Lamb - TV/Radio host - The Horse Show "I wish you could hear my excitement for Joe Camp's new book, The Soul of a Horse. It is unique, powerful, needed." - Dr. Marty Becker - Best-selling author of several "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books; Popular veterinary contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America" "An amazing, amazing book." Janet Parshall - Janet Parshall's America "I am forever changed by this spectacular book!" - Raina Smith - reader. "A fantastic book." - Steve Dale - WGN Chicago "This book has taken my breath away! I can't tell you the emotion I felt as I was reading it. I haven't been able to put it down." - Laura Deignan - reader "A beautiful book." - David Davis - KUSI-TV San Diego "Heartwarming, joyful and triumphant. A literary gem." Cate Crismani - True Cowboy Magazine
