I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Alfred, Norm, Gorgeous, Finn, Little Lizzy, Eddie, bonded siblings Hope & Faith, Orion, Tanzi, Beliza, Sheldon, Rufus, Sparkey, Hoilly, Brenner, bonded siblings Tanner & Tasha, Nathan, Mariana, Trudy, Bear, Jenny, Yvonne, Riley, Mason, Chunk, Tyco, (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2017 we’ve helped free 655 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.
AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read. Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.
LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:
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AMAZON RANKING
My books continue to be ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction). What an honor to be ranked #87 LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.
Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.
And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to the top 10 best seller list in Literary Fiction (#2) and Historical Fiction (#5) categories:
RECENT REVIEW FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
AMAZON U.S.
Beautifully written and absolutely heartbreaking yet uplifting. It depicts both sides of human nature. The horrendous, despicable side and the caring, compassionate side as well. I loved this book and had hard time putting it down once it got going,(which was in the beginning.)
AMAZON U.K.
What I liked about this book was a number of things. It wasn’t just about the Holocaust and a woman’s struggle to survive; it had many more facets to the story. We follow Jewish Helen as she grows up in increasingly hostile Germany, and through her eyes we see how the Nazis came to power. Ms Mahurin writes in an engaging style and captures well the almost descent into insanity as Helen and her brother are in hiding. More than all that it is about a woman wanting to express her femininity and to be a feeling, sensual, human being. A simple dress reminds her who she is and who she wants to be, despite all the ugliness around her. It is a gripping story about hope and staying true to yourself.
GOODREADS
I really liked this book. I had to emotionally prepare myself for the known journey the book would take, but it was worth the read.
You meet the main character, Helen, and her wonderful family. As history taught us, life was normal for Helen, her family, neighbors and community. Then change came, and her world crumbled fast.
This book is just as unapologetic as the real tragedies that occurred to these innocent people. And you follow Helen every step of the way.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR TO LIVE OUT LOUD
AMAZON CANADA
RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN
AMAZON U.S.
Based on a real life event, Ben and Sara meet when he has a low chance of survival and she’s starting an experimental treatment that gives her some hope of survival. She’s afraid and ashamed of her condition. Her emotions are raw and real. Her attraction to Ben is instant and she takes a chance and gets his contact information but the next move is complicated. Together they’re able to build a friendship and a sense of companionship as well as a romance. It goes without saying that any story with a dog is a better read and His Name was Ben has an adorable mini-rottweiler.
I’ve said in prior reviews that Mauhrin’s writing style is simple and direct. In the case of His Name was Ben, the device works for maximum impact. The subject matter is emotionally draining and the slight disconnect of the author’s style helps the reader absorb the magnitude of what the protagonists face and the inevitability of a connection and benefit of support each provides the other. Both protagonists have issues outside of their end of life diagnosis. If you have a family with a lot of problems, they’re not suddenly going to stop having problems just because you’re nearing the end.
DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Alfred has been rescued
Alfred’s freedom photo
Alfred’s freedom ride
Norm the elder has been rescued
Norm’s freedom photo
Gorgeous has been rescued
Gorgeous’ freedom photo
Finn has been rescued
Finn (named by the rescue) looks great in his freedom photo
Little Lizzy has been rescued
Little Lizzy’s freedom photo
Eddie has been rescued
Eddie’s freedom photo
Eddie’s happy in new home
Bonded siblings Hope & Faith have been rescued (named by the rescue)
Hope & Faith’s freedom photo
Hope & Faith’s freedom ride
Orion has been rescued
Orion being welcomed by new family in this freedom photo
Tanzi the adorable puppy has been rescued
Tanzi’s big smiling freedom photo. She’s one happy little girl.
Tanzi with one of her new siblings
Tanzi would rather have a kiss than a treat. She loves her new family.
Beliza has been rescued
Beliza’s freedom photo
Sheldon’s been rescued
Sheldon’s freedom photo
Sheldon’s freedom ride
Rufus has been rescued
Rufus’ freedom photo
Rufus’ freedom ride
Sparky has been rescued
Sparky’s freedom photo
Hoilly has been rescued
Hoilly’s freedom photo
Brenner has been rescued
Brenner’s freedom photo
Tanner (named by rescue) came in with bonded sibling Tasha and were rescued together
Tanner’s freedom photo
Tasha came in with bonded sibling Tanner and was rescued with him. She was also named by the rescue.
Tasha’s freedom photo
Nathan has been rescued
Nathan’s freedom photo
Nathan’s happy in his new home
Mariana has been rescued
Mariana’s freedom photo
Trudy has been rescued
Trudy’s freedom photo
Trudy’s freedom ride
Bear has been rescued
Bear’s freedom photo
Jenny has been rescued
Jenny’s freedom photo
Jenny’s freedom walk
Yvonne has been rescued
Yvonne’s freedom photos
Riley has been rescued
Riley’s freedom photo
Mason has been rescued
Mason’s freedom photo
Mason’s freedom ride
Chunk has been rescued. He is a blind dog that was in the shelter for over 3 months.
Chunk’s freedom ride.
Chunk’s freedom photo. This is one very happy and lucky dog. This photo was taken after his arrival home with new family and first bath.
Tyco has been rescued
Tyco’s freedom photo
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About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you.
(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
Great on all accounts.
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That rising number has got to feel wonderful. I know it fills my heart up to the brim!
It’s really hard to explain all the emotions involved in helping the dogs. Each one that gets out–the ones that wag and smile–makes me feel so good. But then I’m continuously drawn to so many more that remained alone in kennels. I know from reading your posts you’re a realist: on the one hand you are joyful about Emma & Ronnie and in the same moment apprehensive about their safety. With situations like these it’s always a double edge sword. I’m grateful beyond words that I can help make a small dent. I’m also equally grateful for every kind soul that reaches out to help another, whether it be a dog incarcerated or a deer astray or a human in need of attention. You’ve a good and kind heart and I’m grateful to have our connection. ❤
Your words mirror my thoughts. Connection of every living thing is so important.
Yes. ❤
Congratulation , dear Paulette , with your first place ranking !
Thank you for sharing all the pictures of the lucky ones. Makes me smile all your hard work pays of.
Francina ❤
Hi and thank you so much Francina. I got very lucky with the book and am very grateful that it’s helping to make a dent in helping the dogs. I’m sharing smiles with you. 🙂
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So much ❤ here.
And you my friend have added to the <3.
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I love the pictures🙈
Hi and thank you for stopping by. I’m so happy you got to see all these freed and happy dogs. I love their photos also. 🙂
ConCats!!! So many happy woofies. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
It just got a whole lot happier with your sweet ConCats and big hugs. Thank you so much. ❤
We loved to read the reviews. It’s heartwarming…so are the rescues. We love to see all the happy faces again, dear Paulette and to know that they are all safe now gives us the best feeling of the day 🙂 Good Luck Pawkisses to everyone and to you too 🙂 ❤
Oh how I love to start the week with your Pawkisses! Now that I’m all warm and happy inside, I’m better prepared to face a new week. I’m always so happy to share the doggies’ joy with ya’ll and the rest of this great cyber community of ours. Hope you have a puuuuurrrrrrrrfect week. 🙂
It’s lovely to see so many happy faces!
Yes, it is Clowie. It’s so rewarding to help a dog. Instant reward with tags and licks. I’m sure by now you and your bipeds are all settled in and back to enjoying nice long walks with you. Give them a big wag from me and my gang. 🙂
Look at all these happy faces – a great way to start the week!
It sure is, Choppy & Sarah & Schooner. The happy wagging ripples go on and on and on spreading good cheer. 🙂
All of these happy puppies and owners. It’s wonderful. Please keep up the good work.
Hi and thank you Henry. It sure is a happy occasion for the puppies and families. Got all our fingers and paws crossed this end for many more. 🙂
Your work is wonderful. We want another dog or cat but our American Bulldog at the moment likes things just the way they are.
I understand. They all have their personalities. Give yours a hug from me. 🙂
Thanks to you a lot of dogs are saved
Thank you Lou. Me, along with a whole lot of other dog loving friends. 🙂
I think you just might be the busiest person I know!!! Thank you for the work you do helping man’s best friend….they have truly been my best friends for as long as I can remember!!! And thank you for always showing me such support…I am so grateful. May your day be blessed with beautiful love and lots of light ❤
Hi Lorrie. What a sweet comment. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you! I have to pace myself with work, writing, dog rescue, etc. Some days it’s pedal to the metal and very busy and others seems lots of down time. It goes in waves and cycles, thankfully, cause at my age and with some physical issues, I need my down time. Hope you have a beautiful loving day as well my friend. ❤
Warm and fuzzy is GOOD! 🙂
I really do appreciate you and want you to know that! ❤
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