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A book with beautiful illustrations that shares the miraculous love story between the author and her adopted wild mustang, Comanche. Thoughtfully written to provide an entry way for children to learn the very real plight of the American Mustang, I believe it will open hearts and minds for readers of all ages. The special relationship that seems to be a bond of healing, between the author and Comanche the mustang, is in itself magical and inspiring. Some very real, and challenging themes emerge: the plight of the American wild horses and burros, the confusing and heart breaking way the government attempts to manage the horses and the land, cancer. These might be conversation starters for readers, and ultimately this is also a story of the healing power of love for author and Comanche. The horse human bond is strong and mysterious. This book gives a peak into the possibility that the magic we all knew as children, is alive and well, and fully accessible through the heart of a horse, and most especially, a wild horse. I like that the book includes some practical action steps, resources for more information, and surprisingly powerful message that each one of us has the power to do something. This story touched my heart in a couple of ways both personally and with regards to the troubling and cruel ways mustangs are being treated by governmental policies and practices. The story is a heartwarming journey of Comanche's life at one level and a story of relationship, healing and the profound nature of connection that horses provide with people. This is a sweet book that will inspire children to understand the important connection between ourselves, our dear animal friends and the the ecological environment!

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Tara's memoir 'Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver's Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses' is a #1 best seller on Amazon in eight different categories! The book cover was also the September AllAuthor 'Cover of the Month' Book Contest Winner. The memoir also won four different 'Best of New Books' categories by All Author in the categories of 'Best New Cancer Book', 'Best New Horse Book', 'Best New Healing Book' & 'Best New Cancer Book of All Time' in 2022. She is also the author of the bestselling children's picture book, 'Comanche the Wild Mustang' which shares the tale of her beloved wild horse. He was born in the wilderness in Nevada, was an equine therapy horse at a horse retreat center and then traveled across the ocean to the tropical jungle paradise of Kaua'i, Hawaii! This book is about mustang advocacy to spread awareness of the dire reality of wild horses in North America. 'Grace, Grit & Gratitude' is about overcoming adversity, a deep dive into the challenges that come from loss, her own harrowing health journey and how her horses have played a significant role in her miraculous healing with cancer. Tara Coyote is the owner of a horse retreat center, Wind Horse Sanctuary in Kaua'i, Hawaii, which was formally located in Northern CA. She studied with Linda Kohanov at Eponaquest and is a certified Equine Facilitated Learning teacher. She also studied with Lisa Murrell & Schelli Whitehouse at Equine Alchemy to become a equine-guided life coach. Over the years, she has guided hundreds of people with private sessions, group workshops and 'Grief Rituals with Horses'.Tara has also been journeying with late stage breast cancer for six years. She currently treats it using complimentary methods: a blend of conventional and non-toxic medicine. She has been publicly sharing her health journey through her Cancer Warrioress blog page, YouTube channel and social media. She is very grateful to be alive after being recommended to hospice in the spring of 2019. She is currently thriving on her island home living off the grid in a yurt with her animals. She happily lives in Kaua'i with her two horses: Comanche, the mustang, Blue the paint horse, Xaria, the Australian Shepherd and a plethora of cats. She believes it is always possible to find beauty within the greatest tragedy and that every challenge is present to serve us for our highest growth! Although she primarily works digitally these days, Nica Ware is an artist who will never confine herself to one medium or one place; she has traveled and backpacked around quite a few countries, but now finds herself more stationary in Scotland. Even though she went to college for graphic design, she was not passionate about it at the time and didn't do digital work for about five years. During her college and traveling years, she worked on numerous ranches and farms fulfilling her lifelong love for horses that she didn't have much chance to as a child. During the start of the pandemic, she found herself needing to work online, so she began drawing horses again and sharing on social media, quickly gaining momentum and inspiration. Horses have always been her muse, fueling her art with their deep and transformational wisdom. Her goal is to touch people around the world through her work, drawing a deeper connection to nature, horses, and themselves.

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