The Peace Puppy
A MEMOIR OF CAREGIVING AND CANINE SOLACE
Are you ready to explore the transformative power of love and the profound impact of canine companionship? Susan Hartzler’s new book, The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace, invites readers to embark on a heartfelt journey through the trials and triumphs of caregiving.
In her latest memoir, Hartzler shares her deeply personal experience overseeing her father’s care during his final years, revealing the undeniable strain of caregiving. Her moving non-fiction narrative illuminates the many challenges adult children face when they dedicate their lives to the care of their parents and uncovers the extraordinary capacity of the human spirit. What makes her story unique is the inclusion of her rescue dog, Baldwin, who seemingly intuitively offers unconditional love and support to her and her ailing father.
The Peace Puppy is more than just a memoir; it’s a compassionate guide for anyone navigating the complex caretaker role. It offers practical advice, valuable insight, and lessons learned. Baldwin emerges as the hero in this story, and it’s for this reason that Hartzler advocates for anyone in a similar situation to consider getting a canine companion. He somehow manages to keep both Hartzler and her father afloat…providing an unexpected lifeline and, of course, a few laughs along the way.