This book is a collection of the author's most memorable experiences doing rehabilitation, education, studying, and rescuing of wild, exotic and domestic animals, as well as those of her colleagues and peers in this important field. The stories are passionate and moving, as well as lighthearted and humorous, filled with a love for animals and for the people whose lives they touch.
Chapter Titles:
1. You Must Have a Sense of Humor To Do This!
2. Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Wild and Crazy Risks
4. When Education Pays Off
5. Sorry Wrong Number
6. Identity Theft
7. Some Days You Just Can't Win
8. What We Teach
9. Wildlife Work In Other Countries
10. You're Bugging Me!
11. Poetry and Eulogies
12. Short Stories
13. Highs When Working With Animals
14. Things That We in This Profession Need to Read Often
15. Rehabber-isms
16. Why We Do This Kind of Work
17. Special Things That Animal Rescuers Do for Animals in Their Care
18. Strange Wild Animal Myth-stakes
19. Trap and Release Experiences
20. Favorite Wildlife Jokes
Excerpt
One of the reviews -
Share has produced another wonderful book. On one page you are shedding tears, and the next page you are splitting your sides laughing. It shows the good and the gory, the glorious moments and the heartbreaking times. It tells that no matter what we experience, it has happened to someone else too.
Anybody that used to rehab, does rehab, or would like to rehab wildlife, will appreciate this book. it shows what could happen, what should happen, and what does happen in this rescue work.
I picked the book up the first time to glance through it, and kept saying to myself - just one more story. When I got to the end, I was sorry that I was finished.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your endeavor. Just knowing that you found some of my thoughts interesting and worth reading has given me a high and might just make me start writing again.
Suzy Heck, Heckhaven Rehabilitation Center, Lake Charles, LA
Professional Reviews
Wildlife Rehab Today magazine's New Book Review
This book is funny, heartwarming, spiritual and some of the rescues will bring tears to your eyes. There are over 100 pictures. Most of the rescue stories are about a huge assortment of wild animals, both in the US and other parts of the globe, but there are even some domestic rescue stories. It is a collaboraton of different stories by "Nature's Healthcare Providers".
The book reveals how these "Guardians of Nature" are altruistic heroes, brings to light the spiritual reason they are in this work, that it is rewarding, but goes into detail how difficult and dangerous it can be. There is also a lot of humor in the book, short stories, poetry, great pictures, meaningful quotes, and important things to read (and reread) to keep your spirits up while they do this wonderful and wacky wildlife work.
A percentage of the proceeds from the book sales will go to help Protect R Wildlife, an organization that helps wild animals in need. And very importantly, monies raised also contribute to Protect R Wildlife's education and advocacy campaigns. In addition to providing you and your family with an inspirational book to treasure for a lifetime, they're also proud to offer this unique book as an aid to your own organization's fundraising needs.
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Reviews for "Mischief, Curiosity and Trouble: Wacky World of Wildlife Work"
Reviewed by Maria Hoyt
5/30/2007
This is one of my favorite books of yours. I couldn't put it down when reading it. It was extremely enjoyable and well written.
Reviewed by Deb Welter
3/5/2007
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. While doing so, I was doing a lot of nodding, laughing, and TOTALLY relating to the stories! I was sorry it ended.
Deb Welter
Reviewed by Kimberly Pan
3/4/2007
I loved the book! I laughed and some of the stories made me cry. I knew there were other people like me that could make those kind of connections with animals, i.e., Monkey the raccoon taking apart a screen to sneak into bed with the rehabilitator rang familiar!
Kimberly Pan, China bird rehabber
Reviewed by Jeanie Adams
3/4/2007
I love your book! I look forward to a quiet day coming up after the holidays to really read more thoroughly. I've skimmed through it, oohed and ahhed over the pictures, chuckled over many of the stories. They sure have brought back memories! I've been out of rehab for a long time. So thanks for your hard work. You obviously have many talents.
Jeanie Adams, Charlotte, North Carolina
Reviewed by Julie Graves
3/4/2007
I was so excited to receive and read your book. I have already sobbed, and hollered and laughed while reading the stories and looking at the wonderful pictures, and realized how much work and love you have put into it. I love this book, and it has been a joy having my story published in it. Bless you for writing it!
Julie Hochenberger-Graves, Canopy Wildlife Rescue and Rehab, South Salem, Ohio
Reviewed by Carol Hoopin
3/1/2007
I have finished reading Share's book. It's funny and it's sad. It's about wildlife, her life, skunks, domestic pets, feral cats, and mistakes we all have made and learned from, and many other good things. I was surprised and very delighted.
Carol Hoopingarner, Mostly Mammals, Richmond, Minnesota
Reviewed by suzy heck
3/1/2007
Share has produced another wonderful book (Wacky World of Wildlife Work). On one page you are shedding tears, and the next page you are splitting your sides laughing. It shows the good and the gory, the glorious moments and the heartbreaking times. It tells that no matter what we experience, it has happened to someone else too.
Anybody that used to rehab, does rehab, or would like to rehab wildlife, will appreciate this book. It shows what could happen, what should happen, and what does happen in this rescue work.
I picked the book up the first time to glance through it, and kept saying to myself - just one more story. When I got to page 202, I was sorry that it was the end.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your endeavor. Just knowing that you found some of my thoughts interesting and worth reading has given me a high and might just make me start writing again.
Suzy Heck, Heckhaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Reviewed by Dave Anonymous
2/16/2007
Wonderful book. Being an editor, it is perfectly written. That is hard to find. (I just read a book by another author on Author's Den about nuisance wildlife that made over 500 errors.)
I couldn't put your book down and finished at 5:00 a.m. I can't wait to go back and read it again and share it with my friends. Please contact me about doing a review in my magazine.
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