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Reviews/NewsIt's a sign of the times that when I received a copy of yet another book about animal telepathic communication with humans, I felt blasé. After all, I have at least a half-dozen books on the subject. But Reflections of the Heart: What Our Animal Companions Tell Us (Howell Book House, $14.99, 179 pages) is by Portland writer Deborah DeMoss Smith, so I felt I ought to check it out. I'm glad I did. This page-turning book is different. For starters, much of the book is a biography of well-known California animal intuitive Sharon Callahan. The author met Callahan when her veterinarian suggested her cat could benefit from a consultation. The animal intuitive has an interesting life history of loss and spirituality that even a complete skeptic will find compelling. Callahan says animals may take on our troubles, or they may shine as an example -- of friendship, compassion or courage, for example -- but they mirror the lessons we need to learn. The book includes stories of 13 of Callahan's clients and the lessons the animals taught them about things such as finding a passion for living, learning to lighten up, following the heart's lead and aging with grace. -- Deborah Wood, The Oregonian, Nov 9, 2004 When Deborah DeMoss Smith's vet suggested she contact animal communicator Sharon Callahan to help solve the mystery of her cat's illness, the writer was so impressed by the experience that she was inspired to write a book about Sharon's life and work. Reflections of the Heart -- What Our Animal Companions Tell Us is both biography and a fascinating exploration of the world of animal communication. The book traces Sharon's life from her childhood, and shows how her intuitive connection with animals, together with two life-altering crises and a near death experience, led her to become an internationally renowned anima communicator. You'll also read about the creatures Sharon has communicated with, from Fiona, a feisty little cat who taught her guardians to lighten up, to Rudy, a border collie who promised his young human friend he would always be with her, even after death. Reflections of the Heart makes inspiring and profound reading. While giving us an illuminating glimpse into the hearts, minds and souls of our animal friends. -- Animal Wellness magazine "Reflections of the Heart is Sharon's biography, lovingly rendered by DeMoss Smith, a longtime client of Sharon's. Flowing through its pages, you'll be moved by the experiences Sharon has had during a lifetime communicating intuitively with animals... When you read Reflections of the Heart, we are sure that you'll be touched by the many inspirational stores shared. We believe there's a collective purpose behind Sharon, her work and the animals whose spiritual and emotional essence profoundly comes through its 171 pages." -- Love of Animals Newsletter, Healing Center for Animals, CT "Reflections of the Heart is a gold mine of inspiration, compassion, and love. Anyone who loves animals will love them even more after reading this wonderful collection of stories. Deborah DeMoss Smith knows just how to tap into our old brains and warm hearts so as to reconnect us with the magic, splendor, and awe of our animal kin through Sharon Callahan's intuitive experience." -- Marc Bekoff, Professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and author of many books including Minding Animals and The Ten Trusts (with Jane Goodall). "At last, thanks to author Deborah DeMoss Smith, readers of Reflections of the Heart will be touched and healed profoundly by animal intuitive Sharon Callahan's life and work, as we certainly have been -- along with the hundreds and hundreds of friends, family, veterinary clients and patients to whom we've introduced her." -- Bob Goldstein, D.V.M. and Susan Goldstein, Earth Animal and the Healing Center for Animals. "Those of us who love dogs and other companion animals have always wondered: Do they understand us? And even more curious to know: How can we understand them? Reflections of the Heart: What Our Animal Companions Tell Us gives us Sharon Callahan's thought-provoking possible answers in this new look at animal and human relationships. Expertly written by Deborah DeMoss Smith. Definitely a most illuminating read for all animal lovers." -- David Frei, Co-host, The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on USA Network, and co-author of The Angel By My Side, selected as Best Book of the Year 2003 by Dog Writers Association of America, and winner of the Merial Award for best depiction of the special bond between people and their treasured pets. "Savor the stories of the Animals and their messages, their human companions and the woman (Sharon Callahan) who connects them all with love and wisdom..." -- Allen M. Schoen, MS, DVM, author of Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live. Interviews: KNRY-AM, "Animal Companion", host Deborah Brodine 
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