5.0

I was absolutely captivated by this memoir by Laurie Zaleski. It is the story of her animal rescue, but also her childhood, her courageous mother, and the escape from a cruel and abusive father. Every story she relates from her life just captivates, whether it's a sad scene from her childhood, a triumphant tale of starting over, or stories about the rescue animals she and her mother have taken in.

If you are in difficult circumstances, read this book about a woman who took her children to safety, and then built a new life based on saving animals. It will make you smle and cry.

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