CONTACT: Allen or Linda Anderson, angelanimals@aol.com, 952-925-3309
New Book Shows Dogs Understands More Than Science Can Prove
In his startling new memoir a Minnesota best-selling author expands limited awareness about how precisely and consciously dogs can respond to human needs. He will present and sign his book at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria, 3225 West 69th Street, Edina.
Minneapolis, MN, January 6, 2013 ? When a Minnesota best-selling animal book author received the shocking news that although only in his mid-fifties, he had two potentially fatal health issues ? a brain aneurysm, which could rupture at any time, and a blood clot aimed at his heart ? his canine family member proved that at some level he understood and wanted to help with the dire situation. A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life by Allen Anderson (Lyons Press, November 2012) includes a strange but true example of animal cognition that leaves readers pondering, What do dogs really know? ?Leaf?s empathy went beyond what scientists believe dogs are capable of knowing and doing,? Anderson says. He will present and sign his book at Barnes & Noble, The Galleria, 3225 West 69th Street, Edina, MN 55435 on Thursday, February 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., phone: 952-920-0633. To read excerpts visit www.adognamedleaf.com
?It?s tough to anticipate your possible demise, and the aftermath of surgery and recovery are harrowing,? Anderson says. ?But even other people came to know my rescued dog as intuitive and compassionate.?
Researchers are using neuroscience tools such as MRIs to figure out how much dogs understand human language and to test their responsiveness and empathy. Psychologist Stanley Coren, University of British Columbia, claims some dogs have a vocabulary of up to 250 words. Goldsmiths College did a study of empathy in dogs and found that canine companions consistently attempt to comfort people in distress. But Anderson experienced firsthand that if you have a conversation about your impending death in front of a dog who loves you, miracles could occur.
?Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on the Dr. Oz Show and Good Morning America, calls Anderson?s new book: ?A dramatic dual journey that explores intangibles of health and healing without attempting to explain them away. This is truly the most unusual dog book ever.?
About Allen Anderson and A Dog Named Leaf
In 1996, Allen Anderson and his wife Linda Anderson founded the Angel Animals Network. Their fifteen books about the benefits of pet family members have been translated into multiple languages and were featured on Oprah.com, the Today Show, ABC?s Nightly News, BBC Radio, Washington Post, LA Times, Amazon.com?s Hot 100, and B&N?s Top 10 as well as Twin Cities radio, television, and newspaper. The Andersons live in Minneapolis with their dog Leaf, cat Cuddles, and cockatiel Sunshine. Anderson?s 2006 book about animal rescue won the prestigious American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Award. He received a commendation by the Governor for his contribution as an author to the state of Minnesota. He teaches writing at the Loft Literary Center and donates a portion of his books? proceeds to animal welfare.
A Dog Named Leaf ($16.95, ISBN-10: 0762781654, ISBN-13: 978-0762781652), a 224-page paperback published by Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot, is available at major online book retailers, in bookstores, and at lyonspress.com. Visit the book?s Facebook page and view photos of Leaf at www.facebook.com/ADOGNAMEDLEAF.
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CONTACT: Allen or Linda Anderson, angelanimals@aol.com, 952-925-3309
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