Bliss to You: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Life
Written by Trixie Koontz
Narrated by Teryn McKewin
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About this audiobook
Bestselling author Dean Koontz says that his dog, Trixie, changed his life and made him a better, happier person. A 68-pound dog who lived close to the ground, Trixie certainly did cast a long shadow. She first became known outside of her own house (doghouse, that is) as a guest blogger on Dean’s website, signing off every entry Life is Good, Bliss to You. Now, in this warm and funny book –- as told to Dean Koontz -- Trixie once again shares her inspiring outlook on life and reveals the eight steps that anyone can take to achieve not merely happiness, but bliss.
Packed with dog wisdom, both poignant and funny, this charming and heartfelt book gives the listener much food for thought -- which might not be as tasty as a bowl of kibble but is nonetheless nourishing.
Trixie Koontz
Trixie Koontz, a good dog, was trained by Canine Companions for Independence to assist people with disabilities. Released from service because of elbow surgery, she went to live with Dean and Gerda Koontz. The successful author of three books, Trixie would be proud to know that her royalties are donated to CCI to pay medical bills for other assistance dogs.
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Reviews for Bliss to You
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It’s funny! And great I love g Golden retrievers thanks Dean Koon
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’ll admit it – I love dogs. What amazes me about my dogs is that they are content, not just happy, but completely at ease. I’ve always wanted to be more like my dogs.Trixie Koontz agrees and calls this state ‘bliss’. Trixie was the faithful companion of author Dean Koontz until her death in 2007. Now on the other side, Trixie has written this book to show humans how to achieve bliss.According to Trixie, there are eight steps to reaching bliss:- Calm- Beauty- Fun- Meaning- Others- Humility- Loss- GratitudeIn each section, Trixie explains how to focus on the important things in life and let go of the trivial.Along the way, she also bestows important dog wisdom, such as:“Optimism is like mental cookie.Cookie nourishes tummy.Optimism nourishes heart.”I have to admit that I cried through the Foreword, written by Dean Koontz. Dog books always seem to bring tears with them. However, the rest of the book was incredibly uplifting and enjoyable.Bliss to You will be released on September 16, 2008. All author proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions for Independence.Maybe the path to bliss really is paved with dog wisdom. I hope so!Bliss to you, Trixie.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sensitive, funny, lovely!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I purchased this book through a book club so I really just went off the title as to the contents. I was some what disappointed with how simple this book is. It is a very short read with just short inspirational thoughts and quotes that are attributed to the dog Trixie. It's basically too cute but there are some very funny quotes. After reading Garth Stein's book, The Art of Racing in the Rain, I was hoping for something similar. Even though dissapointing it is humorus. I am a dog lover and I own a Golden Retriever as well. I can fully relate to the authors feelings for their beloved Trixie. Once I read that all proceeds from the book go to the Canine Companions organization I felt better about my purchase. So will you.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’ll admit it – I love dogs. What amazes me about my dogs is that they are content, not just happy, but completely at ease. I’ve always wanted to be more like my dogs.Trixie Koontz agrees and calls this state ‘bliss’. Trixie was the faithful companion of author Dean Koontz until her death in 2007. Now on the other side, Trixie has written this book to show humans how to achieve bliss.According to Trixie, there are eight steps to reaching bliss:- Calm- Beauty- Fun- Meaning- Others- Humility- Loss- GratitudeIn each section, Trixie explains how to focus on the important things in life and let go of the trivial.Along the way, she also bestows important dog wisdom, such as:“Optimism is like mental cookie.Cookie nourishes tummy.Optimism nourishes heart.”I have to admit that I cried through the Foreword, written by Dean Koontz. Dog books always seem to bring tears with them. However, the rest of the book was incredibly uplifting and enjoyable.Bliss to You will be released on September 16, 2008. All author proceeds will be donated to Canine Companions for Independence.Maybe the path to bliss really is paved with dog wisdom. I hope so!Bliss to you, Trixie.