About this item
Dr. Bernie Siegel has long observed how relationships with animals have helped his patients, alleviating their suffering and heartbreak. Now, he's gathered many inspiring true stories, including delightful tales from the "Siegel Family Zoo" where "squawks, purrs, chirrups, squeaks, barks, and so on" fill the house. Other stories reveal animals as teachers and messengers, doctors and nurses, healers and miracle workers, and often as guileless clowns. Bernie writes that animals are here to show us how to be nonjudgmental and live better, healthier lives. Let these stories teach you, and apply their lessons to your daily life. If you have an animal, an appreciation for the inspirational, or simply the need for a smile, you'll treasure this celebration of animals as a source of love, wisdom, and miracles.
About the Author
Cynthia Hurn is a freelance writer, editor, and award-winning co-author of non-fiction books. She majored in Psychology and Creative Writing at University, and her earlier educational background included Horticulture, Counseling, and Reiki Energy Practice. Devoting much of her life to caring for rescued dogs, wild baby birds, and horses, she is also a founding member of the Cafe Write writer's group in Minehead, England.
Fascinated by story and its potential for bringing about healing, growth, and transformation, Cynthia writes for and about people whose challenges have become a source of transformation and growth and who created a blueprint for living inspirational lives.
Cynthia lives in Somerset, England and in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. She enjoys golf, kayaking, walking her golden retriever, and telling ten-foot tales to her grandchildren.
For inquiries on about her freelance services send an email to animalmiracles@gmail.com.
Among her published works are the following books:
"Love, Animals & Miracles: Inspiring True Stories Celebrating the Healing Bond" by Dr. Bernie Siegel with Cynthia J Hurn (New World Library, 2015) Co-author & Editor.
"Not My Secret to Keep: A Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Healing Through Self Discovery" with Digene Farrar (Sunsielle Press, 2014) ; Winner of two awards: the Fall 2015
NABE Gold Award for Pinnacle Book Achievement in the genre: Memoir and 2015 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in the genre: Motivational/Self Help. Co-author.
"The Art of Healing: Uncovering Your Wisdom and Potential for Self-Healing" by Dr. Bernie Siegel with Cynthia J Hurn (New World Library, 2013) ; Winner of the 2014 Silver Nautilus Award in the genre: Health & Well-being; Co-author.
"No Buddy Left Behind: Bringing U.S. Troops' Dogs and Cats Safely Home from the Combat Zone" by Terri Crisp and Cynthia Hurn (Lyons Press, 2012) ; This Non-Fiction book hit #3 on Wall Street Journal's Top Ten Sellers List and has been warming the hearts of millions ever since with the multiple stories of love and sacrifice during the Iraq war; Co-author.
"A Doctor's Guide to Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why" by Mel Borins, MD (Lyons Press, Oct 2014) ; Ghostwriter.
"A Book of Miracles: Inspiring True Stories of Healing, Gratitude, and Love" by Dr. Bernie Siegel (New World Library, 2011) ; Contributor.
"Faith, Hope and Healing: Inspiring Lessons Learned from People Living with Cancer" by Dr. Bernie Siegel (John Wiley & Sons, 2009) ; Contributor.
"Monkey Titty Babies: Growing Up on St Simons Island" by Carol Hamby (Create Space, 2014) ; Editor.
Currently I am working on two historical non-fictions:
"Dear Jim: Settler Family of W
