I am happy to be able to give away two copies of the book Cowboy and Wills, written by Monica Holloway. Two winners will each get one autographed copy of the book. This is a mother’s story of her young son and how pets have made an important impact on her child’s life. Since it is getting close to Christmas, I thought it was only fitting to ask her what her son’s favorite Christmas present was. This was her reply:
“When my son, Wills, who has high functioning autism, was six years old, he received a golden retriever puppy named Cowboy for Christmas. “Cowboy Carol Lawrence” to be precise. He named her himself.
What I say in my new book, Cowboy & Wills, is that when Wills saw Cowboy for the first time, there was an immediate shift in the way he approached the world.
As Wills stood in the store holding Cowboy close to his chest, a complete stranger walked up and touched him on the shoulder to ask, “Is that your new Christmas puppy?”
“Yes,” he answered, turning toward her so that she could see Cowboy’s fuzzy face. “She’s a cutie.”
It was extraordinary. This woman, a complete stranger, patted Wills’s shoulder—and he didn’t bristle or bolt out of the front door in an absolute panic. He actually spoke to her. Off our jubilant expressions, Wills gave us a shy “What do you know?” smile.
Somehow, with this tiny heart beating next to his, Wills had stepped a little further into the world.
It was going to be an exceptional Christmas! And it was!” - Monica Holloway
This giveaway is for two autographed copies of Cowboy and Wills. There will be two winners and each will get one copy. This giveaway will run from November 20, 2009 to December 4, 2009. The winner will be announced on December 5, 2009. This giveaway is for USA only. Below are rules for entering this giveaway. Good luck.
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22 comments:
I would like to win this as it sounds like an uplifting story that I would enjoy
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I would like to share this with my coworkers.
risanjax@metrocast.net
I'd love to win this because it sounds amazing and touching!
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I'd love to win a copy. My 18 yr. old grandson has Auspergers. He just graduated High School in June and walked with his graduating class. I was so proud.
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i would like to read this because it sounds just wonderful and re enforces how important pets can be thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
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This book is amazing.
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I would like to win this book because I think it sounds good. Also I am the mother of a special needs teenager!
I would like to win this book because I don't know anyone with Autism, yet I feel drawn to learn about it. Also, I am a huge animal lover and have always felt a special bond with them.
I think it sounds like a really good uplifting story.
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kerriekg@yahoo.com
My nephew has OCD and most of the time does not want to get dirty. He has a special connection with animals that lets him forget about his phobias for a while. I think this would be a great read!
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This book sounds so good. My son has adhd and I would love to read this.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
sounds like a great story
For my neighbor!
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I would love to win this as it would make for some good reading material to keep me sane during these long Alaskan winters.
spiphibus@gmail.com
I would like to win this to give to my sister that has a special needs teenager, and a single mom. I think she would enjoy it very much, and help her with her bumpy spots in life...
I have a friend with an autistic child. I think she would enjoy this book.
Thanks!
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I would love to read this to learn more about it, my husbands cousin is autistic, thanks!
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I would like it as a gift for a friend :)
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