deAR CoWgiRL:

100 Poems of hope

By: Adrian Brannan

Dear Cowgirl began as a letter to a young woman struggling with the real-life effects of abuse. Today, it has grown into a social movement, a bestselling book, an online community and blog, and the common thread of hope binding together those who refuse to give up.

This highly anticipated second book contains 100 poems of deeply personal reflections observing the human spirit under fire and comes four years after Adrian’s first book Dear Cowgirl: Letters to Women was published. As both an author and a survivor, Adrian uniquely examines the challenges that confront so many people throughout their lifetime. She continues to share the precious hope she has found; as only a cowgirl can.

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Joey:

how a Blind Rescue horse helped others Learn to See Paperback

By: Jennifer Marshal Bleakly

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.

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LoNeSoMe doVe:

By: Larry McMurrty

The Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic of the American West that follows two aging Texas Rangers embarking on one last adventure. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America.

Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic, beautifully written, always dramatic, Lonesome Dove is a book to make us laugh, weep, dream, and remember.

The story revolves around the relationships between several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. Set in the closing years of the Old West, the novel explores themes of old age, death, unrequited love, and friendship.

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