So little has been written in the raising and training of guide dogs for the blind. I first came to this book when I was 13 years old. Even then, the complex and facinating journey that not all dogs can undertake had me in awe. This book, in minute detail, explains with word and pictures the intensive training that the chosen few are given. The book is a blend of realities, only in bringing together the pictures and experiences of several dogs under a single name- Banner. From the moment that they are brought into this world, Banner and his siblings are watched very closely. The traits of each being closely monitored. Soon formal tests of thier abilities and attitudes would begin. The book continues with the social interactions, and how Banner learned and responds to the private family that takes on the initial reponsibilty for her basic training. How Banner takes correction and learns the rules of the road. Then she is off to more specialized and intense training. To learn to function smoothly, physically and mentally. The book photographicly details many of the lessons that must be learned.All of this before the dog is even put in the harness. In the harness, the book displays and depicts the rigorous traning that takes place.How Banner learns to interact with the busy world that she will soon be leading her new owner.

The book then goes into detail about the prospective owners of the "in training" guide dogs. How the owners themselves must be screened and trained in the proper use of their new "eyes". All of this prior to the trainers deciding which dog is a good match for which owner. The book then shows how the new owner and Banner bond and begin to work as a team in all facets of thier new lives. It is not all peaches and cream at the start, they both have to learn to adjust to each other and how they are going to interact in society.

The book ends extremely encouragingly. The book shows the new life that Banner has afforded her new master. She was free to enjoy life on an equal basis with all the world.

Now 25 years later, I am still in awe of the awesome love and responsibility that trainers for seeing eye dogs have. That through their efforts the disavantaged CAN live happy,productive and enhanced lives with their guide dogs.

This book gave me this love and admiration for all who breed,raise and train man's best friend for such a noble cause.

Nothing quite like this has rolled off Oxford's presses in the last 800 years - and probably never will again. Shameless lust and satirical insight are seamlessly synthesized in Salzman's wise, womanly voice. She whispers, hisses, chortles, seduces. Get it, take it to bed with you, and wake up refreshed and invigorated!

What a refreshing and beautiful book. The writing flows and the information is exciting and new. A great coffee-table book packed with fascinating insights. Looking forward to Gizowska's next book!

I was skeptical that another book could be different than any other on this same subject, but was I wrong - this is a "must-read" book for any financial professional, accountant, CPA and appraisal expert who conducts online research and looks for in-depth information. Lang and Tudor have outdone themselves. Bravo to a world-class effort! One piece of information in the first chapter alone more than covered the cost of the book.

The Reviewer is the author of the book NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, (which is also on Amazon.com).

Dr. Eva Pip has, in fact, made a significant literary contribution by her writing of this book! I found it both inspirational and spiritual in nature. Hope, positive change, the merit of human compassion, the importance of empathy in relationships, these are but a few of the dynamics of the complex aspects of human nature which Dr. Pip so aptly delves into. A BIRD MUST FLY is a top-of-the-line book!

A very moving and powerful novel that tells the story of the Mennonites who fled the Soviet Union to escape religious persecution. Although not as highly acclaimed as some of his other works, The Blue Mountains of China is perhaps one of the great Canadian novels.

Although I am a practising Thevardian Buddhist , I find this book on Tibetan Iconography and symbolism very interesting It have decipher the ancient secrets of the Tibetan and made it easy to comprehend to every lay Buddhist I strongly recomend this book to any inspiring Tibetan Buddhist learner

This is an intelligently written and comprehensive book,for the lay person. It covers details about diagnosis, staging, surgery and reconstructive options. It includes excerpts from women who have experienced all stages of breast cancer. It comes across as supportive, but not condescending.I recommend it to all potential breast cancer patients as well as their families for written information which can be referred to again and again.

This book is an excellent chronical of The Seeing Eye, yet written in language a child can understand. The examples of exciting events punctuate and enliven the text.

This book was breathe taking. Like the other books in this series, this book was outstanding. Including many heart felt, and tear jerking stories that touched my heart and soul. Keep up the good work and I can not wait for Chicken Soup the Soul in Recovery to come out. Health and Happiness, Omisslewis