Away To Me, My Love, Naomi McDonald
Away To Me, My Love, Naomi McDonald
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Away To Me, My Love
A Sheepdog's Tale of Two Lives

Author: Naomi McDonald

Narrator: Karen Commins, Tom Berenson

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 10/12/2020


Synopsis

Naomi McDonald impulsively buys a shy Border Collie puppy to fulfill her dream of entering the world of sheepherding. However, this puppy, Luke, shows no signs of herding instinct, and a trainer tells her to put him down. At every juncture, Naomi must decide whether to hold onto her dream of entering herding competitions with her beloved dog. Despite her earnest desire to be a part of this new and exciting world, she inadvertently makes an enemy who changes everything.In this true story, Naomi embarks on a predestined journey of love and joy, disappointment and sorrow. With Luke and an array of wise friends she finds the trauma she suffered as a child has given her the strength she needs to overcome the greatest enemy of all: self-doubt and fear.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sherri on June 15, 2021

Best book I've read this year. If you love dogs, this book will touch you in all ways.......more

Goodreads review by Bernaditte on May 11, 2020

With Naomi and Luke's special bond at the center of the story, Away To Me, My Love will take readers with our heroes as they navigate the world of herding competition. A heart-warming and sometimes poignant read, this book will speak to the soul of every animal lover who has found a lifetime compani......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on April 18, 2020

Life as a Spiritual Journey This story about a woman and her dog is much more than a story of training and competing, it is a story of growth, healing, and the bonds of love. It is genuine and heart warming and models so well how we are, if we are aware, able to grow from life's lessons. If you are......more

Goodreads review by Maryvonne on April 17, 2020

A thought provoking book set in a refreshingly rural landscape, populated by productive and empathetic characters. It taught me a lot about dog training and surprised me with some shamanic wisdom. I think back on that book as an extended meditation on the self and our relationship to animals, nature......more

Goodreads review by Kennedy on December 20, 2020

This is a wonderful real life story about the author, it is a must read and I would highly recommend it to anyone out there who wants to reconnect with their pets at home especially dogs, This book communicates important life lessons to anyone who hasn't find away of connecting with his or her child......more