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 Felix, Malibu, Orion, Zoey, Ollie, Kylo, Howie, Vance, Homer, Freckle, Kratos, Langston, Andy, Xena, Daisy, Jericho, Chyna, Isabelle, Mazie, Leela, Layla, Betty, Bruce, Athena, Eleanor, Lucas, (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2020 148 dogs have been rescued. In 2019 409 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.
DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Eleanor has been rescuedEleanor’s freedom photoLucas has been rescuedLucas’ freedom photoAthena has been rescuedAthena’s freedom photoBruce has been rescuedBruce’s freedom photoBetty (named by rescue) has been rescuedBetty’s freedom photoLayla’s been rescuedLayla’s freedom photoLeela has been rescuedLeela’s freedom photoMazie has been rescued Mazie’s freedom photoIsabelle has been rescuedIsabelle’s freedom photoChyna’s been rescuedChina’s shelter informationChyna’s freedom photo with new familyJericho has been rescued Jericho’s freedom photoDaisy has been rescuedDaisy’s freedom photoXena has been rescuedXena’s freedom photoAndy has been rescuedAndy’s freedom photoLangston has been rescuedLangston’s freedom photoKratos has been rescuedKratos’ freedom photoFreckle has been rescuedFreckle’s freedom photoHomer has been rescuedHomer’s freedom photoVance has been rescuedVance’s freedom photoHowie’s been rescuedHowie’s freedom photoKylo has been rescuedKylo’s freedom photoOllie’s been rescued Ollie’s freedom photoZoey has been rescuedZoey’s freedom photoOrion has been rescuedOrion’s freedom photo with new siblingMalibu has been rescuedMalibu’s freedom photo
This book takes place in )Blackwell Island Insane Asylum in New York ) that Nellie Bly exposed in her 1887 article on the subject.
The book certainly has its dark moments~But Paulette lets you see to the resilience and kindness of people like Klara and her friends Catherine and Nellie. These women are inspirational in their ability to rise above the pain and brutality and time again~reminds us all of the power of encouragement and kindness in the face of hostility and fear. Paulette tells a compelling story~She lets us see the Patients and the various behaviours of each ~ they are vivid but at no time is she insensitive to the plight of the insane, nor to the individual qualitiies of each woman and her mental illness. The reader has a strong sense of how their lives and conditions could be vastly different given proper care, nutrition and some kindness, and as I read I was deeply grateful to the few souls who showed these women as much compassion as they were able to.
Overall, the story is more encouraging than depressing, and most enlightening. Despite the darkness, the message of the story is positive and empowering, especially for those enduring some kind of misery or darkness in their own lives.
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AMAZON MOST POPULAR BOOKS IN HISTORICAL FICTION: THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS & TO LIVE OUT LOUD
AMAZON U.S. U.K. & AUSTRALIA RANKING FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
AMAZON RANKING #38 FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD
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)
Me too, Helen, me too. Remarkable people with big hearts help the disabled dogs. And humans. It’s a feel good story to behold. Stay safe and well. Happy Holidays. ❤
The boy reading on his bed and the dog watching him is such a great picture …… as were all of the rescued dogs. So glad the animals have not been forgotten during these trying times.
I know, that is a great photo. I wish we had more with the dogs in their homes. I’m relieved for the ones that make it out. Still much more work to do. Stay well and safe. Happy Holidays. ❤
It’s nearly impossible to comprehend all the good your books have done, until you see the faces of new families and new beginnings for the pups. Congrats on outstanding work!
Thank you so much, tails. I appreciate your kind words. I’m grateful to be a very small part of a huge group of people helping to rescue dogs. Lots more work to do. Hugs to you and the pooches. Stay well. ❤
Thank you, JJ. There’s so much more work to do. My part is a tiny drop in the bucket. I just wish we could rescue more. I appreciate your support. It’s encouraging. ❤
We have been well. We do not get out much, as life is mostly self-sustaining here and doing what we do keeps us mighty busy (and in good shape and healthy). Happy dogs are a part of that for us too!
I can imagine how full your plate is! I admire all you do. We don’t get out much this end either, at our age we’re hunkering in and staying safe. Luckily I can do rescue work on line and cuddle with my two at home. Happy Holidays. ❤
We love you, Paulette. What a great archievement again seeing all these doggies having back their furreedom because of you💗And just by co-incidence I saw that your were having a Birthday earlier…Happy Birthday my furriend, hope you have a wonderful new year of life and a healthy one too🎉Extra Pawkisses for now🐾😽💞
I love you and granny right back. It is that love that gives me so much encouragement to do what I can. And ty for the lovely birthday greeting and New Years wish. Happy peaceful holidays to you with wishes for a healthy happy 2021. ❤️🐾
The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap 
Always grateful for people who will take on little souls like Malibu.
Me too, Helen, me too. Remarkable people with big hearts help the disabled dogs. And humans. It’s a feel good story to behold. Stay safe and well. Happy Holidays. ❤
Great way to start the day seeing these happy dogs. ❤
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The boy reading on his bed and the dog watching him is such a great picture …… as were all of the rescued dogs. So glad the animals have not been forgotten during these trying times.
I know, that is a great photo. I wish we had more with the dogs in their homes. I’m relieved for the ones that make it out. Still much more work to do. Stay well and safe. Happy Holidays. ❤
It’s nearly impossible to comprehend all the good your books have done, until you see the faces of new families and new beginnings for the pups. Congrats on outstanding work!
Thank you so much, tails. I appreciate your kind words. I’m grateful to be a very small part of a huge group of people helping to rescue dogs. Lots more work to do. Hugs to you and the pooches. Stay well. ❤
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Forever a fighter our Paulette, with a gigantic heart, for the care and rights of fellow beings. Bravo dear friend !
Thank you, JJ. There’s so much more work to do. My part is a tiny drop in the bucket. I just wish we could rescue more. I appreciate your support. It’s encouraging. ❤
I have a lot of respect for you
Thank you so much, Lou. ❤
I never tire of seeing those happy mug shots! Thank you for your precious work, my friend.
Me neither. I can watch happy dogs all day long. Hope all is well your end. Thanks for all you do. ❤
We have been well. We do not get out much, as life is mostly self-sustaining here and doing what we do keeps us mighty busy (and in good shape and healthy). Happy dogs are a part of that for us too!
I can imagine how full your plate is! I admire all you do. We don’t get out much this end either, at our age we’re hunkering in and staying safe. Luckily I can do rescue work on line and cuddle with my two at home. Happy Holidays. ❤
It’s a wonderful life, eh? Happy holidays to you too! ❤️
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Happy birthday , dear Paulette 💖🎉💐✨🥂🎁🎈🌹
Thank you, my dear friend. Very sweet of you. ❤
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We love you, Paulette. What a great archievement again seeing all these doggies having back their furreedom because of you💗And just by co-incidence I saw that your were having a Birthday earlier…Happy Birthday my furriend, hope you have a wonderful new year of life and a healthy one too🎉Extra Pawkisses for now🐾😽💞
I love you and granny right back. It is that love that gives me so much encouragement to do what I can. And ty for the lovely birthday greeting and New Years wish. Happy peaceful holidays to you with wishes for a healthy happy 2021. ❤️🐾