Reviews of Tears and Tales: Stories of Animal and Human Rescue
Russell A. Vassallo, in his book Tears and Tales: Stories of Animal and Human Rescue, writes very sweet and poignant stories about the animal friends he has made and lost throughout his life. Each narrative is finely crafted to tell an intriguing story -- and Vassallo's conversational tone makes it seem as if he's retelling these tales to old childhood chums. In some of the stories, he personifies his strong-willed and big-hearted animal friends, which gives them an unique voice and attitude. Many of the stories are deeply moving; readers will be sure to develop an attachment to Git the dog or Willie the horse.
Writer's Digest Award Judge's comments
Your love for animals comes through loud and clear here. The strongest aspects of the book are those that you write from your own perspective. This is an inspiring and comforting book for anyone who's ever loved an animal.
Writer's Digest Award Judge's comments
This book is a keeper, to be kept at your bedside for reading over and over.
Joanne Benham, Reader's Views
Tears and Tales is a great read for anyone with a love of animals and an unforgettable book that will touch the heartbroken.
Heights Tribune
Tears and Tales grabs and hold the reader at the first sentence.
Laine Raia, author
Tears and Tales is full of great stories, all written in a captivating and friendly way. I recommend this book to anyone who loves stories about animals ... and longs to feel less alone.
Janice M. Phelps, Editor
This is a story of bonding, heartwarming tales that bring both tears and comfort ... It is a promise of hope and bravery; a recipe for healing, from illness, heartbreak, or loneliness.
Richard Blake, Midwest Book Reviews
Tears and Tales is one of the best-written books of personal animal stories that I have read.
A. Baxter, PETroglyphs
I came to feel I knew this man who writes with such insight and compassion, opening his heart and soul to bring us heartwarming ... sometimes heartbreaking ... tales...
Jan Canavan, Author, Sonoma, CA
A great deal of Heart went into these stories. They were great and full of surprises. You felt like you were right there living the stories with the author. Keep a couple of boxes of Kleenex handy. My granddaughter and I shared the stories together, one would start to cry so the other would take a turn at reading.
Peggy and Kaytiara Gwin (13)
