Prison psychologist Eleanor Hartley knows she has her work cut out for her when it comes to “Jane Doe.” Jane was arrested and convicted of murdering two men, but she speaks not a word to anyone. 
Eleanor sees there is a deeply troubled soul hiding behind the silence. What would make the girl kill two men in cold blood, and then become silent? Eleanor uses her work to distract herself from a vicious betrayal and her own problems at home. And to complicate matters, every time she sits across from Jane she feels something aflutter in her chest.
Before Eleanor can uncover the whole truth about Jane’s arrest and conviction, author Kay Pfaltz introduces another thread in the women’s connected stories:
While volunteering at a local animal shelter, Sylvie Marshall hears troubling rumors. Dogs are going missing, and Sylvie fears they’re being sold for drug experiments. She vows to protect the helpless animals but doesn’t realize the toll her promise will take on her life. 
Through the intertwined stories of Eleanor, Jane, and Sylvie, Kay Pfaltz explores the lengths people will go to in order to stand up for their beliefs and the redemptive powers of love and understanding. 
The Things We Do is a psychological whodunit that reveals the importance not only of what people say and do, but also of what they think and feel. 
“The Things We Do is a story written with heart that is not afraid to look at hard truths, and ultimately offers redemption through truth.” —Bernie Siegel, author Love, Medicine and Miracles
“The Things We Do is a masterfully written story that kept me turning the pages. Kay Pfaltz writes about the individual to touch the universal, and to touch our hearts with compassion for those in trouble.” —Judy Nelson, author Choices and Love Match

The Things We Do

Literature & Fiction

Pfaltz, Kay

Literary

Arcadia Roseland

Ride the wave of hope with Ricochet – the only SURFice dog™ in the world who chose her own purpose! She surfs with children with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors, and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and intuitive muse, healing hearts and souls on every wave. This tears-to-triumph story takes readers behind the TV and video sensation and shares the true journey that went from promise to disappointment before ultimately finding life's purpose. The gorgeous golden retriever Ricochet seemed destined to be a service dog from the moment she was born. She approached her training with boundless energy and surpassed every other dog in her Puppy Prodigy training class. Unfortunately, her love for chasing birds could prove dangerous, for those she would assist. Fifteen months into her training, Ricochet was released, leaving a frustrated owner and a dog without a direction. Yet through a twist of fate, Judy realized that flunking out of school wasn't the end of the world―and in fact, could be the beginning of a new one. Once Judy learned to let go and let Ricochet be who she really was, they found her true calling as a SURFice dog. Ricochet's story is one of synchronicity, our interconnectedness, and opening ourselves to life's 'paws'ibilities. Embracing her true calling, Ricochet began to help others, including those with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress, and physical disabilities, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes and inspiring people to believe in themselves. Ricochet does more than steady the board: she offers hope, comfort, healing, and a reason to keep fighting. What gives this story such extraordinary potential to become a publishing sensation? Ricochet is the only SURFice dog in the world, there is no other story quite like it!

Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions

Biographies & Memoirs

Fridono, Judy

Community & Culture

Ranked #5 in dog registrations by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Beagle is an easygoing, family-friendly hound dog with a propensity for mischief. Beagles prefer the company of others and are generally great with other dogs. This all-inclusive guide tells you everything you need to know about this cheerful breed, including the best techniques for training the sometimes stubborn Beagle and feeding tips to avoid excessive weight gain.

Beagle (Doglife Series)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pfaltz, Sue

Pets & Animal Care

Tfh Pubns Inc

Lauren's Story: An American Dog in Paris (Beeler Large Print Series)

Thomas T. Beeler

Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned into One Big Miracle

What if most people have it wrong, and miracles are not the exception but the norm? Flash’s Song is the true account of how one person discovered the secret of miracles. It is a story of the power of laughter, the power of family, and, ultimately, the power of love to get us through life. Freelance writer Kay Pfaltz was living a quiet, simple life with her three beloved dogs when suddenly her life turns upside down. Coming to terms with a failed relationship, she must now take her ailing dachshund, Flash, in for back surgery. But when the vet tells Kay that Flash’s problem is not a disc but in fact a tumor growing on his spine and Flash has, at most, three weeks to live, Kay is devastated. From here begins a journey of self-discovery and recovery that will open Kay’s heart to the greatest miracle of all. Flash’s Song tells the story of amazing canine courage and remission against all odds. It is a ballad of love and redemption, and a moving account of how Flash’s three-week prognosis became five and a half miraculous months of learning, loving, and finally accepting. Written in luminous prose, accompanied by poignant photos, and filled with keen insight into love, faith, and the power of forgiveness, Flash’s Song is not only a heartwarming ode to a little dog, but also a tribute to life and an invitation to cherish every moment of it.

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Skyhorse Publishing

Flash’s Song is the true account of how one person discovered the secret of miracles. Freelance writer Kay Pfaltz was living a quiet, simple life with her three beloved dogs when suddenly her life turned upside down. Coming to terms with a failed relationship, she must now take her ailing dachshund, Flash, in for back surgery. But when the vet tells Kay that Flash’s problem is not a disc but in fact a tumor growing on his spine and Flash has, at most, three weeks to live, Kay is devastated. Here begins a journey of self-discovery and recovery that will open Kay’s heart to the greatest miracle of all. Flash’s Song tells the story of amazing canine courage and remission against all odds. It is a ballad of love and redemption and a moving account of how Flash’s three-week prognosis became five-and-a-half miraculous months of learning, loving, and finally accepting. Written in luminous prose, accompanied by poignant photos, and filled with keen insight into love, faith, and the power of forgiveness, Flash’s Song is not only a heartwarming ode to a little dog, but also a tribute to life and an invitation to cherish every moment of it.

Don't be fooled by the subtitle; this book is more than a canine travelogue. Much more. While the author does pay homage to her adopted city of many years, the true object of her affection is Lauren, an infinitely lovable, chronically ill beagle. In this wonderful tale, Pfaltz chronicles her life with Lauren on both sides of the Atlantic, making no bones about the depth of their relationship. Lauren's Story is my favorite sort of animal book-- one that details a loving bond that enriches the reader's life almost as much as thelives of the dog and person involved.

Lauren's Story: An American Dog in Paris (originally published as a hardback 2002; 5th edition)

J.N. Townsend Publishing

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