A Dog Named Slugger Paperback Leigh Brill

from taletreader

Recently applying for a service dog of my own, I was eager to read this book. What I didn't feel too eager about, however, was the writing. Another reviewer mentioned that it was "juvenile" and I have to agree in that the one thing that bothered me enough about this book to only give it 3 stars w...

from indygo88

As a pediatric physical therapist & someone who is familiar with cerebral palsy & has briefly come in contact with a few service dogs, the topic of this book piqued my interest. The evolution & development of Leigh's relationship with her dog Slugger was enjoyable & heartwarming, & I am once agai...

from edundatscheck

While I do enjoy books about dogs, this one was more about the relationship of the dog with its owner who has CP. It really brings to light the side of life of a person with Cerebal Palsy which many people cannot imagine. It is any eye opener. If you love dog stories you will find something in it...

from LisCarey

Leigh Brill was born with cerebral palsy, and until she was in her twenties, she struggled every day to hide her handicaps as much as possible, to project an image of complete normalcy, and to be "twice as good" in order to be treated like everyone else. Then one day she has a chance meeting with...

from jillstone

This is the wonderful and uplifting story of Slugger the service dog who changed the author's life in ways big and small. The author was attending college when she met a fellow student's service dog and was wowed by the idea. Months later Slugger comes into her life and changes everything. The lo...