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अभी हाल ही में प्रतिभा ने खुद को एक कवि के रूप में माना। उसने पहले 20 साल पहले लिखा था, एक्जिमा से जूझते हुए अपनी भावनाओं को बाहर निकालने के लिए और फिर अधिक से अधिक लिखने का आनंद लेना शुरू कर दिया। वह एक कलाकार भी हैं और मिक्स मीडिया, चारकोल, पेस्टल और एक्रेलिक का उपयोग करना पसंद करती हैं।
प्रतिभा ईस्ट मिडलैंड्स, यूके से हैं और वर्तमान में काम के अनुभव और रोजगार कौशल और नियोक्ताओं के साथ नेटवर्क वाले छात्रों का समर्थन करने के लिए आगे की शिक्षा में काम करती हैं। अब एक व्यस्त मां के रूप में अंशकालिक काम करते हुए, प्रतिभा की सक्रिय जीवनशैली है और वह ध्यान, योग और पढ़ने के माध्यम से जो कुछ भी करती है उसमें सकारात्मक मानसिकता रखती है। उनकी अन्य रुचि विज्ञान कथा, नाटक और वृत्तचित्र देखना और प्रदर्शनियों में जाना है।
प्रतिभा का जुनून शब्दों के साथ रचनात्मक होना है और उन्हें प्रकृति, विज्ञान, अध्यात्म और कला से प्रेरणा मिलती है। लेखन एक ऐसी चीज है जिसका वह पूरी तरह से आनंद लेती है और हालांकि ऐसे कई वर्ष थे जब उसने नहीं लिखा था, इसने वास्तव में उसे कभी नहीं छोड़ा, यहां और वहां लिखने के अजीब टुकड़े थे। वह अब अपने खाली समय का उपयोग अपनी स्केचबुक में नियमित रूप से लिखने के लिए करती है। वह बिना लाइनों या नियमों के लिखने की आजादी पसंद करती है और अपनी कलम को सारी बातें करने देती है। प्रतिभा पहले से ही अपनी अगली कविता पुस्तक की योजना बना रही है। माइंडफुलनेस आर्ट और आंतरिक भलाई के विषय पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के लिए, कुछ ऐसा जो उसकी पहली पुस्तक, टैंगल्स + नॉट्स में शुरू हुआ और एक बार फिर से फलने-फूलने के लिए उसकी कलाकृति को प्रज्वलित किया।
This was a lovely and moving read. I loved the cover and blurb of this book. I felt for jo. Poor little Reba. I did like the illustrations. In one Reba looked so sad. I just wanted to jump in and hug Reba and Jo. I loved the pic of Reba and Byron. So cute. Thank you for writing this book. Such a moving and real story. So well written. From the heart. Highly recommend this book.
- Sue Wallace
This was such a heart wrenching, but inspiring true story of Jo and her dog Reba - and it really spoke of the absolute love and dedication as well as the beautiful relationship that Jo has with her pet.
Now, I say pet, but quite honestly, I'm an animal lover myself and really do think of my cats as part of our family, with their own little personalities.
We talk to them, care for them and literally treat them like Kings and Queens.
This is why this story really was an emotional read for me.
When Reba ran into a tree at full speed and broke her neck, things were really not looking good for her future.
But, we watch as Jo puts everything she has into not only healing and rehabilitating Reba physically, but also creating stability and emotional security for both of them.
- Book_a_holic_17
Reviews
I literally did not raise my head as soon as I started this book, dog are so special, unconditional love, a best friend and always pleased to see you it doesn’t matter whether it’s a few minutes or much longer since you’ve seen them.
I felt every emotion in this book, not a long read but you could feel everything in the way it was written.
I love my dog he’s not a pet he’s not art of my family I cannot imagine anything like this happening.
Such a great read
- Lisa_reads_alot
I must admit I was a little worried going into this read about how sad it would make me and while it is a moving story, above all it is one of dedication and hope.
It is written in a journal style which chronicles the first 5 months of Reba’s recovery after running head first into a tree and breaking her neck.
Jo dedicates her life to and savings to rehabilitating her beloved dog. She provides stability, ongoing care and full time emotional support to Reba which is truly admirable.
I have 2 cats and a dog myself and while I love them dearly this book really made me reflect on what I would do in a similar situation. Thankfully I don’t have to make that decision and hope I never will.
Jo and Reba’s journey is truly inspirational and I am full of admiration at Jo’s unwavering dedication, love and belief that Reba can enjoy a great quality of life despite still having many obstacles yet to overcome.
- rocket_reader1
This story is both heartbreaking and inspiring and a must for any pet owner. I'm not sure who is the bravest - Jo or Reba but Jo was committed to doing her very best for her lovely girl and her determination is paying off.
- Janis Dalton
This was such a heartwarming story that really resounded with me as I’ve been through trauma and recovery with a treasured pet myself. Reba, Jo Sellers’s much loved dog breaks her neck in a freak accident. The book is about her long, hard road to recovery and the complete devotion of her owner. Jo gave up ever To nurse Reba. As a dog trainer, she had experience with dogs but nothing had prepared her for the sacrifices she would have to make for Reba. The story is honest and packed with so many emotions. It’s a testimony to the love between pets and their humans and to the dedicated, hard working veterinary medics who worked so hard to save Reba and help her recover.