The Ten Perfections

<p><strong><em>Our dogs our teachers.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>At eight years old Ellen Finnie got her first puppy-and her first life lesson. Years later Ellen reflects on her lifetime of loving dogs and what they have taught her through their steadfast love compassion and companionship.</p><p></p><p>Through touching stories she relates each of her ten dogs to one of the ten Buddhist qualities of the heart-known as the Ten Perfections-identifying the ways they have helped her bushwhack a path to happiness as trusted companions for life's challenges.</p><p></p><p>Meditative and poignant <em>The Ten Perfections</em> is an uplifting journey of the spirit for anyone who has marveled at how our lives can be enriched and transformed by our beloved dogs.</p><p></p><p><strong>A celebration of the indelible bond between humans and their four-legged 'teachers.'</strong></p><p><strong><em>- Fran Weil Pet Chaplain The Perfect Paws Pet Ministry</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>With a remarkably open heart author Ellen Finnie reveals the magic and the essential gold of the human-dog relationship the numerous gems of spiritual connection any dog owner is sure to understand.</strong></p><p><strong><em>- David W. Berner best-selling author of </em>Walks with Sam<em> and </em>Daylight Saving Time</strong></p>