In this nonfiction memoir, New Leash on Life, the reader has at the onset of the book - an emotional connection to author Anne Mallore and her love of animals. When you are given a gift, you write a thank you note to the giver. When you are given a gift from God, how do you send a thank you note? Anne Mallore has a natural affinity with animals. She considers this a gift. When faced with the devastating results of a failed business, it was this gift that ultimately gave the author and her family a "New Leash On Life." As they were losing their home and all they had, they took the love of their dog and made a commitment to build a better boarding facility. Their situation is not unique, how they handled it is. With strength, and the knowledge that "we are, as we are supposed to be right now, no coincidences," they worked to build a very successful pet business. The Author and her family are proof that sometimes you need to fail to become a success. "New Leash on Life captivates the reader. Inspiring with a message of hope - the reader wants to share this journey with Anne as she navigates life's course and provides fresh new perspective, courage and faith. A must read for those of us, yearning for more "- Laura's List: Books for Women