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What if most people have it wrong, and miracles are not the exception but the norm? Flash's Song is the true account of how one person discovered the secret of miracles. It is a story of the power of laughter, the power of family, and, ultimately, the power of love to get us through life. Freelance writer Kay Pfaltz was living a quiet, simple life with her three beloved dogs when suddenly her life turns upside down. Coming to terms with a failed relationship, she must now take her ailing dachshund, Flash, in for back surgery. But when the vet tells Kay that Flash's problem is not a disc but in fact a tumor growing on his spine and Flash has, at most, three weeks to live, Kay is devastated. From here begins a journey of self-discovery and recovery that will open Kay's heart to the greatest miracle of all. Flash's Song tells the story of amazing canine courage and remission against all odds. It is a ballad of love and redemption, and a moving account of how Flash's three-week prognosis became five and a half miraculous months of learning, loving, and finally accepting. Written in luminous prose, accompanied by poignant photos, and filled with keen insight into love, faith, and the power of forgiveness, Flash's Song is not only a heartwarming ode to a little dog, but also a tribute to life and an invitation to cherish every moment of it.

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There are few writers in existence who touch my heart more than Kay Pfaltz. . . . This book grabs us from the first page to the last and takes us into a sacred space where there is harmony on earth and poetry in the universe and love, love, love. Read it now! --Amelia Kinkade, author of Straight from the Horse s Mouth There are few writers in existence who touch my heart more than Kay Pfaltz. . . . This book grabs us from the first page to the last and takes us into a sacred space where there is harmony on earth and poetry in the universe and love, love, love. Read it now! --Amelia Kinkade, author of Straight from the Horse s Mouth Nonhuman animals (aka 'animals') can teach us numerous lessons about trust, forgiveness, dedication, peace, and love. For many people, dogs play this vital role in character building. And, the same goes for Kay Pfaltz. Flash's Song, a deeply inspirational and moving book that covers our complete emotional landscape, shows clearly how a salamander wiener dog called Flash taught these and other lessons to Kay. His journey is a heartwarming reminder of just who other animals truly are when we open our hearts to them and allow them to pierce our souls. --Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals and Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed This is a very unusual and very beautiful book because it is filled with both heart and wisdom. Reading the story of Flash and Kay is like having a conversation with life. The rewards for the reader are similar to the lessons learned from our painful life experiences. But Kay and Flash's story make it less painful, while at the same time enriching our lives and making them more meaningful. --Bernie Siegel, MD author of The Art of Healing and A Book of Miracles Flash's Song reminds us that with love and faith, nothing is impossible. --Susan Wilson, author of One Good Dog, The Dog Who Danced, and A Man of His Own Flash's Song reminds us of the uniqueness of all beings, and their capacity to touch our hearts. --Jonathan Balcombe, author of The Exultant Ark In my opinion, Kay Pfaltz is brilliant: as an author, as a human being - one who fully understands what it means to be love, the deepest, most expansive kind that includes all life. An artist of the highest moral and spiritual ranking, she offers this love so generously to the world through her writing drawn from her own experiences. Flash's Song is magnificent, beautifully written from the Heart of Love within all, skillfully presented with a perfect combination of wisdom and humor. This is a book to keep close, return to often and give to everyone you care about. --Rita M. Reynolds, Author of Blessing the Bridge and Ask the Cow I have admired Kay's writing for so many years--what a gift she has for helping us connect to animals and see and feel the beauty and wonder they bring into our lives . . . . If you have ever loved an animal, you will feel a kinship with Kay as she so beautifully describes that precious gift of unconditional love that they give us. If you have ever grieved the loss of an animal friend, Kay understands the depth of that loss. As an animal rights advocate, I also love Flash's Song, because I believe it can help us all see the sacredness of each individual animal in the world: that they all--like Flash--have a story to tell, a family to love, friends to cherish, and a right to be free from harm. --Judy Carman, Peace To All Beings, Veggie Soup for the Chicken s Soul Flash's Song takes us on Kay Pfaltz's uplifting journey with a loving and often fearless dachshund. In times that are often cynical or despairing, give yourself a respite. This book will uplift your spirits and broaden your acceptance of what is possible when you open your heart to the love freely given by a small pup in a big world. --Allen Anderson, A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life Flash's Song is for animal-lovers and seekers of the quietly enlightened life. Kay has combined the wisdom of animals with a multifaceted spirituality to create a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting story in her third book, Flash's Song. . . . This is a beautiful book, profound in its simplicity and love. It is not a showy or ostentatious book, but a book that brings great comfort and perhaps the real miracles are within its magical pages. --Echo Magazine All the world over, people seeking enlightenment search out the great masters, the Buddhist monasteries atop mountains, the exotic Indian gurus, the Caribbean yoga resorts. We assume our everyday lives are a hindrance to finding deeper truth. Yet, here in a small rural, Virginia town, Kay Pfaltz discovers that even humble creatures, like her dog, Flash, can be our greatest of spiritual teachers, if we would but allow. In Flash's Song, a memoir for dog lovers and spiritual seekers alike, Kay Pfaltz allows us a rare glimpse of something precious. As she struggles to come to terms with the potential loss of her beloved dog, Flash, she is forced into a state of great awareness, which will forever change her. Kay adorns her story with the sage insights of the great thinkers of all times, as she seeks to both understand and embody their wisdom in her daily life. In this story, we see that beneath the fur and four legs of our animal friends is a rich layer of consciousness just waiting to be discovered. --Elizabeth Van Deventer, author of the upcoming memoir, The Ritual I truly wish that I could have been a Friend of Flash. Flash was unique & cool looking dachshund (or dash-hound as I like to say!) rescued by writer Kay Pfaltz. I'm a radio host and I just read Kay's beautiful new book, Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle & allow me to tell you this...most media (radio/TV) people don't have time to read all the books who's authors they interview. THIS book is so good that I'm reading it cover to cover! There are some real life lessons in Flash's Song. In other words, a lot of stuff that I didn't know & I'm the Puffman! While coming to terms with a failed relationship, Kay had to take her ailing Flash in for back surgery, which led to the discovery of a growing cancerous tumor on his spine. She was devastated when the vet told her Flash had, at most, 3 weeks to live. One of the best books I've ever read. As American's Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker barks, This is a beautiful memoir, with insights into dogs, love & the intangible connection to all life that will keep you turning the pages & lift your heart. There are some real life-changing lessons in here & ways for all of us to bring miracles into our own lives. Looking forward to having Kay Pfaltz on the Puffman Show Friday afternoon. She's a big time writer, she's lived in France, & she loves animals. Life doesn't get any better than that. Look for Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle at nationwide bookstores...it really IS one of the best that I've read & all the beautiful pictures & prose about the late Flash will warm & break your heart! I wish that I could have been his friend.... --Jerry Puffer, KSEN Radio, Shelby Montana From the author of Lauren's Story: An American Dog in Paris, comes another beautiful tale of the power of love and the healing against all odds. Flash's Song is the tender story of a dachshund diagnosed with a tumor on his spine. But it is so much more than just another sick dog story. Flash's Song speaks not only to the power of love and the human heart in healing, but also to the connection between humans and animals--two things veterinarians have always known, but have not always voiced aloud. This is a beautiful memoir, whose insights into dogs, love and the intangible connection to all life will keep you turning the pages and lift your heart. --Dr. Marty Becker, AMERICA'S VETERINARIAN

I truly wish that I could have been a Friend of Flash. Flash was unique & cool looking dachshund (or dash-hound as I like to say!) rescued by writer Kay Pfaltz. I'm a radio host and I just read Kay's beautiful new book, Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle & allow me to tell you this most media (radio/TV) people don't have time to read all the books who's authors they interview. THIS book is so good that I'm reading it cover to cover! There are some real life lessons in Flash's Song. In other words, a lot of stuff that I didn't know & I'm the Puffman! While coming to terms with a failed relationship, Kay had to take her ailing Flash in for back surgery, which led to the discovery of a growing cancerous tumor on his spine. She was devastated when the vet told her Flash had, at most, 3 weeks to live. One of the best books I've ever read. As American's Veterinarian , Dr. Marty Becker barks, This is a beautiful memoir, with insights into dogs, love & the intangible connection to all life that will keep you turning the pages & lift your heart. There are some real life-changing lessons in here & ways for all of us to bring miracles into our own lives. Looking forward to having Kay Pfaltz on the Puffman Show Friday afternoon. She's a big time writer, she's lived in France, & she loves animals. Life doesn't get any better than that. Look for Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle at nationwide bookstores it really IS one of the best that I've read & all the beautiful pictures & prose about the late Flash will warm & break your heart! I wish that I could have been his friend . -Jerry Puffer, KSEN Radio, Shelby Montana

I truly wish that I could have been a Friend of Flash. Flash was unique & cool looking dachshund (or dash-hound as I like to say!) rescued by writer Kay Pfaltz. I'm a radio host and I just read Kay's beautiful new book, Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle & allow me to tell you this...most media (radio/TV) people don't have time to read all the books who's authors they interview. THIS book is so good that I'm reading it cover to cover! There are some real life lessons in Flash's Song. In other words, a lot of stuff that I didn't know & I'm the Puffman! While coming to terms with a failed relationship, Kay had to take her ailing Flash in for back surgery, which led to the discovery of a growing cancerous tumor on his spine. She was devastated when the vet told her Flash had, at most, 3 weeks to live. One of the best books I've ever read. As American's Veterinarian , Dr. Marty Becker barks, This is a beautiful memoir, with insights into dogs, love & the intangible connection to all life that will keep you turning the pages & lift your heart. There are some real life-changing lessons in here & ways for all of us to bring miracles into our own lives. Looking forward to having Kay Pfaltz on the Puffman Show Friday afternoon. She's a big time writer, she's lived in France, & she loves animals. Life doesn't get any better than that. Look for Flash's Song: How One Small Dog Turned Into One Big Miracle at nationwide bookstores...it really IS one of the best that I've read & all the beautiful pictures & prose about the late Flash will warm & break your heart! I wish that I could have been his friend... -Jerry Puffer, KSEN Radio, Shelby Montana

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