STAFF PICKS--Blind Hope

Valerie's pick is Blind Hope:  An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued,  by Kim Meeder

Blind Hope, tells the story of Laurie Sacher, who works at a ranch where wounded horses and broken kids are brought together to heal. But Sacher is in need of healing herself. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. She names the blind, ailing, but courageous dog Mia. Fundamentally this is a love story between Sacher and Mia as human and dog grew to trust one another one day, one bump, and one bruise at a time. ‘My dog is blind… and now I see’ is Laurie’s description of the relationship, which gave her what she needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all. Author Meeder, who operates the ranch, relates this tale without false or sappy sentiment. A book to delight animal lovers, people of faith and all seekers of inspiration.