Joey
How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See
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Joey
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Emily Durante
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The heartwarming true story of a blind horse named Joey
At the height of his show career, this beautiful Appaloosa's majestic stature, strength, and willingness to work made him the perfect partner. But when an injury cost Joey his show career, he moved from one owner to the next, ultimately experiencing severe abuse and neglect. A rescue group found Joey nearly dead from starvation - and blind.
Then he came to Hope Reins - a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.
But could the financially struggling ranch afford to take care of a blind horse that no one else wanted? Could Joey somehow learn to trust people even though the world had hurt him so badly? And what would happen - to Joey, the kids, and Hope Reins - if they failed?
A true story of friendship destined to become a classic, Joey will touch your heart and reveal the power of finding light in the darkness.
©2018 Jennifer Marshall Bleakley (P)2018 TantorListeners also enjoyed...
At the height of his show career, this beautiful Appaloosa’s majestic stature, strength, and willingness to work made him the perfect partner. But when an injury cost Joey his show career, he moved from one owner to the next, ultimately experiencing severe abuse and neglect. A rescue group found Joey nearly dead from starvation―and blind.
Then he came to Hope Reins―a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.
But could the financially struggling ranch afford to take care of a blind horse that no one else wanted? Could Joey somehow learn to trust people even though the world had hurt him so badly? And what would happen―to Joey, the kids, and Hope Reins―if they failed?
A true story of friendship destined to become a classic, Joey will touch your heart and reveal the power of finding light in the darkness.
My comments:
I'm going to try and write this review without giving spoilers however this book was so fantastic it's going to be difficult. A lot of books i've read have touched me and made me emotional however their is not a book that has touched me this much in a long time. This is a book that will stick in my memory for ages.
Those who know me well will know I am not an emotional person, however this book made me cry more than once. The touching stories of how Joey affected the different children and adults who worked with him were really touching and transforming. I also loved how faith in god was such a big part of the book and the way the ranch was ran.
Their were so many lovely examples of how Joey helped children however the story that touched me the most was the story of the autistic boy who started re connecting with his mother through speckles and the connection he and the boy made. That story had me in tears how the horse helped the two start connecting.
This book has left a lasting impression on me and I'll be remembering this for a long time yet and I am sure it won't be my last time reading this beautiful story.
One of the best books I've read in a while and the power of the stories told was transformitive and has made me believe in myself and my own abilities as a blind person.
powerful and transformative.
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Joy, tears, trust and a knowing.
The gentle thread of Christianity through this book was lovely to listen to, even though I’m not a religious person, it reinforced how important it is to trust and listen.
Oh this story! 💗
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