The Bond...a good Christmas present???

Has anyone read or seen this book ? I was wondering if it would be good for animal lovers?

"The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them" by Wayne Pacelle is on sale now. Order copies today from one of these online bookstores.

"The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them" by Wayne Pacelle

The first book by Wayne Pacelle, CEO and President of The Humane Society of the United States, "The Bond" examines our kinship with animals and argues for our mission to "make things right" for animals.

The Humane Society of the United States receives a portion of the advances paid by the publisher, and possible future royalties.

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Permalink Reply by Katy on December 7, 2011 at 2:48pm

Not sure Jane, have you read any excerpts on Barnes & Noble.com ?

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Permalink Reply by Di, Pazu, and Mochi the Bunny on December 7, 2011 at 9:17pm

Hi Jane,

I think it depends on the type of reader your animal lover friend is. The Bond is a great visionary book with little short tales here and there and historical accounts. If your friend prefers storytelling like books, I recommend these three as well.

The Dogs who Found me by Ken Foster

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Unlikely Friendships by Jennifer S Holland

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Permalink Reply by Beth on December 7, 2011 at 10:20pm

Jane,

It's up to you but personally I would not support anything that sent money to the HSUS. As a horse person, I became very aware of animal rights organizations (as opposed to animal welfare groups). They can, in my opinion, be very good at pushing a radical agenda very subtly. Those of us who enjoy animal sports feel that the animal rights groups pose a very serious threat to the future existence of most animal sports.

For some bizarre reason, we recognize that people tend to be terribly bored and unhappy without meaningful work, but give an animal meaningful work and they label you as "abusive." They also have pushed for mandatory spay/neuter laws.

IMO they hide a radical PETA-like agenda behind a slightly friendlier face. Just my opinion.