In his previous books, New York Times bestselling author Jon
Katz introduced us to the delightful menagerie at Bedlam
Farm, including Izzy, the unforgettable border collie
rescue. Now, in Izzy & Lenore, Katz delves deeper into his
connection with the beautiful, once-abandoned dog, learning
yet again about the unexpected places animals can take us.
Affectionate and intuitive, Izzy is unlike any dog Katz has
encountered, and the two undertake a journey Katz could not
have imagined without the arrival of a new companion: a
spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy named
Lenore.
As trained hospice volunteers visiting homes
and nursing facilities in upstate New York, Katz and Izzy
bring comfort and canine companionship to people who most
need it. An eighty-year-old Alzheimer’s patient smiles for
the first time in months when she feels Izzy’s soft fur. A
retired logger joyfully remembers his own beloved dog when
he sees Izzy. As Izzy bonds with patients and Katz focuses
on their families, the author begins to come to terms with
his own life, discovering dark realities he has never
confronted. Meanwhile, Lenore–quickly dubbed the Hound of
Love–arrives at Bedlam. Her genial personality and boundless
capacity for affection steer Katz out of the shadows,
rekindle his love of working with dogs, and restore his
connection to the farm and the animals and people around
him.
Humorous and deeply moving, Izzy & Lenore is a
story of a man confronting his past, embracing the blessings
of his current life, and rediscovering the meaning of
friendship, family, and faith. Katz shares an uplifting tale
of love, compassion, and the rich and complex relationships
between dogs and their humans.
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