About the Book

Author Marie Mead (www.celebratingrabbits.com) says:

Rabbits: Gentle Hearts, Valiant Spirits contains true stories about rescued rabbits.  My inspiration for the book came from Kali, a fuzzy lop-eared bunny rescued from a preschool classroom where she’d been mistreated and neglected. Kali turned out to be such a surprise: displaying a strength of will and a presence that I never imagined in such a small, quiet, fragile being.

I wanted to write a book that captures the essence of rabbits – their joie de vivre as well as their independence and individual personalities. I also felt moved to expose the common plight of domestic rabbits in a way that would allow the stories to remain uplifting and inspirational and to acknowledge the people who recognize rabbits as the treasures they are.

I deeply appreciate the contributions of Cheryl Abbott, Dr. Michael W. Fox, Nancy LaRoche, Dr. Angela Lennox, Susan Chernak McElroy, Dr. Bernie Siegel, and the seventeen artists and photographers showcased in the book.

Book basics

• Copyright 2010
• ISBN: 978-0-9786226-1-9
• Twenty-five true stories, most of them about rabbits rescued by the House Rabbit Society, Best Friends Animal Society, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, and the Rabbit Sanctuary
• Contributions by bestselling authors Susan Chernak McElroy and Dr. Bernie Siegel
• Foreword by Veterinarian Michael W. Fox, DSc, PhD
• Color photography and artists’ illustrations
• Resource section and Index
• 9" x 8" oblong/softcover/184 pages
• Full-color cover and interior
• Retail price: $18.95