The Teachings of Shirelle
Life Lessons from a Divine Knucklehead
by Douglas Green
Narrated by Douglas Green
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Pub Date Apr 01 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Douglas Green considers his late pound puppy — a knuckleheaded dog named Shirelle — to be the greatest teacher he’s ever known. “If Shirelle were in a fancy restaurant,” he writes, “she might climb onto someone’s table and eat their food, but she would never, ever, insult the waiter.” The Teachings of Shirelle is the hilarious and uplifting true story of how this unique pooch taught her guardian to live life to the fullest.
First published in 2015, The Teachings of Shirelle remains a touching ode to the human-animal connection — offering a lighthearted, philosophical, psychological, and spiritual bounty of lessons gleaned from the simple-minded brilliance of an unforgettable teacher. These lessons are as relevant and valuable as ever, showing readers how to look at the world through eyes that are not their own. Eyes that, in this case, belong to a dog.
This second edition includes an all-new foreword written by acclaimed veterinarian Dr. Barrie E. Sands, author of The Stupid Things My Human Does: True Stories From the Animal ER and winner of the AHVMA 2022 Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Douglas Green's book is a warm, engaging, deceptively simple tribute to the innate wisdom of his beloved dog. May we all learn from such loveable teachers." — Dennis Palumbo, screenwriter and author of the Daniel Rinaldi mysteries
“A beautiful, heartfelt, and entertaining book, that gives the reader a deep understanding of the profound relationship between the human psyche and the souls of other animals with whom we share this planet.” — Linda Buzzell, co-editor of Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind, and author of How to Make it in Hollywood
“With humor and candor, Douglas Green delightfully explores the extraordinary relationship between a man and a goofy, irrepressible, and unexpected best friend. His keen observations of Shirelle's remarkable, high-energy life and the blessings of meeting up with this amazing creature make this account both inspiring and, at times, laugh out loud funny.” — Jane Hammerslough, author Dematerializing: Taming the Power of Possessions, The Search for Vile Things and The Home Alone Survival Guide
“Green demonstrates the ways in which one can find spiritual, psychological, and emotional growth through unexpected sources, utilizing creativity and imagination. This spiritual journey will touch everyone’s heart; and if you, the reader, open yourself up to the teachings of Shirelle...who knows what possibilities that may bring forth!”— Pamela Dunne, PhD RDT/BCT, coauthor of Narradrama: Integrating Drama Therapy, Narrative, and the Creative Arts
“Warm, brilliant, tender, and brave—Green and Shirelle teach us that the amazing healing power of love in ALL relationships can last for lifetimes in our hearts...even when they are not physically with us anymore. I love this book, and I share it with all my clients!” — Debi Jenkins Frankle, LMFT, cofounder of Calabasas Counseling & Grief Recovery Center
“The Teachings of Shirelle is a wonderful story of a truly intimate relationship based on pure love. It takes you through a unique experience of hope, sacrifice, and tough choices. An inspiring book about how a man becomes a stronger and better person when faced with the unexpected joys and sorrows from man’s ultimate best friend.” —Kent Toussaint, MA, LMFT, LPCC, clinical director at Teen Therapy Center
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook |
| ISBN | 9781953639219 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 6 Hours, 31 Minutes |
