| Just Gus: A Rescued Dog and the Woman He Loved Contributor(s): Williams, Laurie (Text by (Art, Photo Books)), Banish, Roslyn (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0975561812 ISBN-13: 9780975561812 Publisher: McWitty Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return the favor. "Just Gus is about how much one dog did to make a dying woman happy -- giving tireless love, comfort, and support. This extraordinary story shows how one dog brought joy and hope to a woman's last days. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Pets | Dogs - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006298130 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.74" W x 8.14" (0.94 lbs) 79 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return the favor. Just Gus is about how much one dog did to make a dying woman happy -- giving tireless love, comfort, and support. This extraordinary story shows how one dog brought joy and hope to a woman's last days. |