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 Biscuit, Rosie, Wilbur, Hoggy, Jack, Rickenbacker, Takoda, pregnant Lucy, Gretchen, Boomer, Snow, Tawny, Logan, bonded siblings cookie & honey, Jody, Stella, Gunther, Lola, Jasper, Clancy, Lindsey, Brownie, Gabby, Joceyln, Harry, Eddie, Skippy, Sandy, Sinclair, Teddy Bear, Phoebe, Mickey, Titus, Lonnie, Sofie, Stoic, Bryce, Charlie, Gidget, Kensey, Henry, Sadie, Andorra, Trevor, Praline, Drake, Einstein, Ruger, Lovey & Alfie (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 155 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 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.
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AMAZON RANKING
My books have been 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#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.
NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
AMAZON U.S.
March 27, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
Well written, Paulette Mahurin pens a terrific historical fiction about a Woman’s heroic journey to America. A Different Kind of Angel: A Novel, sure opened my eyes to a not so ancient past., and sometimes I can’t believe the world in which we live. 5 stars!
March 13, 2019
A Different Kind of Angel by Paulette Mahurin is the incredible story of Klara Gelfman, a Russian Jew fleeing to America after her family life is destroyed in 1881 by soldiers massacring Jews. Klara flees to America with her father for safety. Her father dies on the way over. Alone and speaking no English, she gets mugged and everything she had was stolen. From here, her story takes a drastic turn for the worse. Well written and well researched, at times this story is very hard to read. It speaks to the courage and spirit of an individual to survive horrific conditions.
AMAZON U.K.
15 March 2019
I have always loved Mahurin’s books and this one did not disappoint. While based on a true story, it is heartbreakingly told. Klara confined to a mental institute on an island in New York simply for not speaking English. The story splits between Klara’s early life and into the future towards her final escape. I loved the way it was told and found it to be beautifully written. A chilling story of prejudice and the lengths some people will go to to get what they want. An amazing book and one I highly recommend!
GOODREADS
Excellent book! It’s amazing the experiences written about.
I couldn’t imagine being sentenced to an insane asylum as they existed at the time. I’m glad that system was eliminated.
A Different Kind of Angel: A Novel
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I saw this on one of my reading friends book lists and I thought I would give it a try, it was a good little novel about a life filled with personal trauma, and soul-crushing debasement and tortures, but Klara Gelfman survives she meets others who help her and as she says in the book; “Beneath the differences you meet another’s heart, that’s where the light of love never dims the light where the power of healing and forgiveness lives. They were all unique. All different kinds of angels.” This is a good book club recommendation or a good book for anyone wanting to know about what strength it takes to survive during bad times.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
AMAZON U.S.
March 12, 2019
I bought this book a few weeks ago. I picked it up yesterday to read on work break and I couldn’t put it down. I read the book last night. It is a hard story to get through but so real. The Germans did terrible things and the fact that it happened within the last 100 years, is frightening. There are many books written about the Holocaust—but this is one of the best ones I have ever read. Most touch on the horror but Helen’s story delves deep into the evil that people do out of hatred and fear. It was hard reading the rape scenes—but things like that happened all too frequently.
March 3, 2019
I love the way the story was told. I finished reading it in 3 days, do hard to put down.
March 22, 2019
It’s a compelling book and I finished it in two days. Some of the non-historic scenes are usually not included in books on this subject. Each person has to decide if they should be there. I didn’t need them. Otherwise, the characters are very real and the story flows beautifully. I’m so glad I read it.
AMAZON U.K.
18 March 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I’ve read a lot of concentration camp survival books and this is a very good one. A tale of endurance, love and the complete will to survive. I can thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in that blackest of historic period, the Holocaust.
7 March 2019
Although its a fiction book based on fact
I couldnt stop reading this sad and endearing book..What 1 piece of material can hold such memories and the horror they lived through.
And to come out of the horror and to be able to live freely again. Its must read.
GOODREADS
RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN
AMAZON U.S.
His Name Was Ben
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Dean‘s review
Mar 20, 2019
really liked it****
Sara and Ben’s story is a dramatic love story!!
The dynamic, power and dramatic impact in Mahurins tale, is based on the fact that both of them have no time left to lose!!
They are caught within a very narrow and limited time frame..Ben is a young lawyer having only months lo live due to a terminal cancer raging havoc in his body, and Sara is a survivor from breast cancer still struggling with it..”Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”
Lao_TzuPaulette Mahurin has delivered a powerful story and captured the eternal spirit of an all-surpassing love!!
Even death is no match, and must surrender like an helpless hostage to the the eternal and regenerating power of love..At the end of the day I can say that reading Sara and Bens story has uplifted and inspired me!!!Although you will be confronted with sufferings and pain, let me say it clearly that this is not the main message carried out in this bitter- sweet love story!!Mahurins novel, gives and delivers powerful to the reader the preciousness of life itself..
And in spite of sufferings, pain and even death, the prevailing force behind the universum is love inhibited in eternal souls..
DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Biscuit’s been rescued
Biscuit’s freedom photo
Rosie has been rescued
Rosie rescued with bonded sibling Lily
Wilbur has been rescued
Wilbur’s freedom photo
Hoggy’s been rescued
Hoggy’s freedom photo
Jack’s has been rescued. This is is kennel photo.
Jack’s kennel information
Jack’s freedom photo
Rickenbacker has been rescued
Rickenbacker’s shelter info
Rickenbacker’s freedom photo
Takoda (named by rescue) has been rescued
Takoda’s freedom ride
Takoda’s freedom photo
Lucy, pregnant, has been rescued
Lucy’s freedom photo
Lucy comfy and waiting to give birth
Gretchen has been rescued
Gretchen’s freedom photo
Boomer’s been rescued
Boomer’s freedom photo
Snow has been rescued
Snow’s freedom photo
Tawny has been rescued
Tawny’s freedom
Logan has been rescued
Logan’s freedom photo
Cookie has been rescued with bonded sibling Honey
Cookie’s freedom photo
Honey has been rescued with bonded sibling Cookie
Honey’s freedom photo
Jody has been rescued
Jody’s freedom photo with new sibling
Stella has been rescued
Stella’s freedom photo
Gunther has been rescued
Gunther’s freedom photo
Lola has been rescued
Lola’s freedom photo
Jasper has been rescued
Jasper’s freedom photo
Clancy has been rescued
Clancy’s freedom photo
Lindsey has been rescued
Lindsey’s freedom photo
Brownie has been rescued
Brownie’s freedom photo
Gabby’s been rescued
Gabby’s freedom photo
Jocelyn has been rescued
Jocelyn’s freedom photo
Harry has been rescued
Harry’s freedom photo
Eddie has been rescued
Eddie’s freedom photo
Skippy has been rescued
Skippy’s freedom photo
Sandy has been rescued
Sandy’s freedom photo
Sinclair has been rescued
Sinclair’s freedom photo
Teddy Bear has been rescued
Teddy Bear’s freedom photo
Phoebe (named by rescue) has been rescued
Phoebe’s freedom photo.
Mickey has been rescued
Mickey’s freedom ride
Mickey’s freedom photo.
Titus has been rescued
Titus’ freedom photo
Lonnie’s been rescued
Lonnie’s freedom photo
Sofie has been rescued
Sofie’s freedom photo
Stoic has been rescued
Stoic’s freedom photo
Bryce’s been rescued
Bryce’s freedom photo
Charlie has been rescued
Charlie’s freedom photo
Gidget (named by rescue) has been rescued
Gidget’s freedom photo
Kensey has been rescued
Kensey’s freedom photo
Henry has been rescued
Henry’s freedom photo
Sadie has been rescued
Sadie’s shelter information
Sadie’s freedom video. Apologies as I’m unable to download the vid. Right after this shot, she was giving a nice big hamburger patty. She’s on her way to the vet.
Andorra’s been rescued
Andorra’s freedom ride
Andorra’s freedom photo
Trevor has been rescued
Trevor’s freedom photo
Praline’s been rescued
Praline’s freedom photo
Drake has been rescued
Drake’s shelter information
Drake’s freedom photo
Einstein has been rescued.
Einstein’s freedom photo
Ruger has been rescued
Ruger’s freedom photo
Lovey has been rescued
Lovey’s freedom photo
Alfie has been rescued
Alfie’s freedom photo
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)
The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap 
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I have come to the conclusion that Paulette is one of those people…Angels who roam the earth disguised as mere mortals . 155!!!!! ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE!!!!!
Hi and thank you so much for your kind words. ❤
The smiling faces in the photographs express it better than any words. It’s wonderful to help so many dogs.
They are beautifully expressive and it’s so rewarding to be a small part of making this happen. Big hugs and wags to ya’ll over the big pond. ❤
2019 and 155 dogs helping on this moment.That’s wonderful paulette
Thank you so much, Lour. I really appreciate your support. ❤
You’ll always rate 5 stars in our books. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bless you for your advocacy!
Aww, that’s so sweet of you. Thank you so much! ❤
Great on the dogs and reviews.
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I love hearing what you are doing. Just recently, I met with my niece and a friend for coffee. My niece adopted a rescue dog, her friend, adopted two rescue dogs. As we were drinking our coffee, another person joined us and said that she had just adopted a rescue dog. This is progress – and you have made it happen. Hugs and love from me and all of my four-legged friends.
Oh I love hearing about your coffee date and the newly adopted rescue dogs. Give your niece a hug from me and please have her relay one to each of her friends. And as always, it’s wonderful to connect with you my friend. Hugs! ❤
I treasure our friendship which has spanned almost 10 years!!!
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Especially glad for poor Sadie
Yes, she’s been through a lot and is the sweetest. She’s a sweetheart and thankfully very resilient. I’m very relieved she’s been helped. ❤
So much ❤
And ❤ right back at you, Colleen.
Another bunch of furredom and one of the Angels that made it happen…you, dear Paulette ❤ We loved the reviews too. Pawkisses for a Happy Thursday and 155 extra for your good heart🐾😽💞
Aww, thank you so much my sweet friend, Binky and grandma. And many pawkisses are sent right back to you. Have a great weekend. 🐾😽💞
I always have the hardest time choosing a favorite photo from your grouping… sometimes it’s the happy face, or the scared look, or even disbelief that life is really going to be good this time. Your gift, Paulette, is nothing short of amazi ng. Your ❤ is the biggest I know. XOXO
Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s hard work, because there are so many in need and not enough resources. That isn’t limited to just dog rescue, of course. It’s support like yours, words of kindness that really do make an incredible difference. You’ve also an amazingly big heart. It’s not about quantity but the quality in which we walk through life bestowing one act of kindness at a time. You shine in this regard. ❤
A meowsy big ConCats. That’s a whole lotta happy pups. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Aww, thank you so much girls. Always sweeter when you join the celebration. ❤
I love the pics of all these babies…My little Mister (my fur baby) brings such joy and unconditional love. Everyone needs a dog! Thanks for always supporting me. I hope that you are well ❤
Your little Mister, what a cute name. And I sure do understand about the joy our fur family bring. We have two big love buds in our home and they bring us endless joy and entertainment. ❤
SO MANY wonderful dogs now in homes! Well done you.
Thank you so much. I was happy to see your post and all you’re doing. ❤
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Thank you for your wonderful work! Have a beautiful week! Michael xx
Thank you for your kind words, Michael. Very appreciated. A beautiful week is wished right back to you. ❤
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