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Here is what a few early readers have to say: “The Daisy Sutra is a deep and touching story of the soul bond of a human being and her dog through death and beyond. How the author discovers that we can communicate with each other, no matter what our species form, opens a gateway for us all to a richer, feeling experience of our life on Earth.” Penelope Smith, animal communicator, author of “What a warm, moving reminder of the importance of pets in our lives! Weaver takes it a giant step forward by introducing the concept and experience of communicating with animals. I laughed and cried and felt wonderful reading this book.” Connie Fisher, Book Sense 76 “The Daisy Sutra: Conversations with my Dog is an incredible story of communication between human and animal. Author Helen Weaver, who agonized over the failing health of her beloved pet, was torn between the options of euthanasia and hope for quality of life when she called an animal communicator. Yet what she learned changed her life, as she began to understand and truly empathize with the perceptions of her faithful companion. A “must” for dog lovers, The Daisy Sutra is a heartwarming and fascinating glimpse into the mind of the creatures whose loyalty we so often take for granted.” Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review “The story of a woman and her mother, of a woman and her dog, of a woman and the animal communicator who lets her talk to her dog–The Daisy Sutra is many things, but most of all, it is a love story. Simply and beautifully written, it moves us to explore a world few of us ever knew existed.” Clark Strand, author of The Wooden Bowl and “Helen Weaver is a whimsical but deeply grounded person, and she writes as elegantly as Annie Dillard. In The Daisy Sutra she has given us a new take on the old Zen koan, Does a dog have Buddha nature? It is a fascinating read that, no matter what you conclude, will make you approach animals a little more respectfully–or reality a little more humbly.” Michael Green, author of Zen & the Art of the Macintosh “For anybody who loves dogs, The Daisy Sutra is a treat. For anybody who just loves animals in general, it’s a challenging eye-opener–as well as a touching and charming book, a kind of person-dog love story.” Michael Korda, author of Another Life “Helen Weaver’s story of her beloved dog Daisy will touch the hearts of all dog lovers. Anyone who has a pet they cherish will be inspired by this deeply felt memoir.” Dan Wakefield, author of Returning: A Spiritual Journey “I’m a skeptic, but Helen Weaver writes so well she plants doubts and new ideas.” Marianne Means, syndicated Hearst columnist “It is often said that the real Buddha is the NOW. . .and what better way of being in the now than with a faithful and giving dog friend? The Daisy Sutra just proves that even dogs have Buddha nature. Helen Weaver has created a lovely poignant unique book, a winner through and through.” Ethan Hubbard, author of First Light, “Although cats are far more literate and literary than dogs, Daisy’s conversations really did interest me.” Sneaky Pie Brown, cat to novelist Rita Mae Brown “In this memoir of loss and learning, Weaver (who has translated 50 books from the French) first loses her 100-year-old mother and then her 15-year-old beagle/shepherd/collie mix, Daisy, whose soulful face graces the book’s cover. Remarking that “a pet is a lesson in letting go, a home course in Buddhism,” Weaver recounts Daisy’s last months and her own exploration of interspecies communication. Though at first somewhat skeptical, Weaver called on three different “animal communicators” before and after Daisy’s death and came to believe that they could indeed interpret Daisy’s thoughts. According to Weaver, one of Daisy’s wisest “sutras” (Buddhist or Hindu aphorisms) is “The more people who know we are not just ‘dumb animals,’ the better. Humans are a strange lot. They need to be healed.” As Weaver relates how Daisy remained her spiritual guide and muse even after her death, readers fascinated by the notion that mysterious forms of communication are possible may find the book gives some credence to claims of interspecies communication. (At present, there are close to 150 practitioners of this telepathic technique in the U.S.) The book concludes with an interview with an animal communicator, a fine section on related books and a list of recommended communicators. Beyond its two clear audiences–New Age readers and dog lovers open to the idea of interspecies communication–this moving, well written book may sway even a few skeptics. Charming illustrations.” –March 26, 2001 Publishers Weekly “The Daisy Sutra is a heart-warming and compelling personal story that should keep all skeptics on their toes and force them to develop more convincing arguments than ‘Oh, this animal communication stuff just can't be so.’ This book will move all readers as it moved me and made me dig deeper into the nature of animal beings’ spirits and souls, and the power of their love.” Marc Bekoff, editor of The Smile of a Dolphin: As we realize more fully animals’ places in our lives, the number of books about pet loss is mounting. Among them, The Daisy Sutra is a beautiful memoir of loss and learning, the personal story of how one woman and her dog got through the experience, and how the woman grew as a result.
Deborah Straw, author of Why is Cancer “My pet made me read this book. If yours hasn’t yet told you about it, don’t wait. Buy this book now. Then you’ll know what your pet is saying!” Susun Weed, author of Healing Wise and “The Daisy Sutra is impossible to put down. We pet owners usually think we can understand what our animals are trying to say. This book lets us know that we can deepen that understanding, and learn to communicate better with all the animals who share our planet. This book would be a great gift for an animal lover or anyone interested in the extraordinary powers of the human mind and spirit.” Miriam Berg, writer, editor, “Helen Weaver’s message reassures those who have been ignored because their experience is seen through a scientific lens that filters love from the equation. Weaver has managed to bring about a balance. She has managed to express her passion without judgment. She has “walked her talk.” This book is an inspiration and a delight.” Kathleen F. Anderson, artist, teacher, and therapist “The simple honesty and clarity of the love Helen Weaver and Daisy shared shines through. The Daisy Sutra is a small book of startling power–power both to move and to stimulate thought.” Ginny Debbink, animal communicator “This book brought tears to my eyes, as I empathized with Ms. Weaver and her dog Daisy. Anyone who has loved a pet as one of the family should read this book.” Jonathan Delson, computer consultant “Helen Weaver’s love for Daisy and the work it makes possible are a lantern shining in a world that needs much more compassion and understanding. Reading The Daisy Sutra has greatly enriched me and enlivened my constant hope that more people can be made to understand the vast richness of animals’ feelings.” Judith Hipskind Collins, author of Palmistry: “Conversations with a dog? With a dead dog? When I first heard about this, I was more than skeptical. I was downright cynical. In the self-proclaimed New Age there has been a spate of books claiming to be channeled from higher entities. Of the ones that I have looked through there is an air of unreality and, more often than not, an absence of literacy. It is as if the entities, high as they might be, did not know how to communicate effectively. I received The Daisy Sutra: Conversations with my Dog from the author as a birthday present. I did not know when I would read it, having a full literary plate. But presents are a tricky thing. They must, at least, be acknowledged. And so one evening, I pulled my copy of The Daisy Sutra into bed with me and decided to read a page or two. Or three. Or four. I couldn’t think about putting it down. I was too busy reading. I finished it that night with a hunger for more, a disappointment that it had ended, and a feeling that something had changed inside of me. There are books that change your life. There are books that touch a truth inside of you that you were not aware was there. There are books that alter your vision of the sentient world. Helen Weaver’sThe Daisy Sutra is such a book. I no longer see animals the way I once did. Oh, I still squash ants, especially if they are racing to or from my food. Some things never change. However, I experience animals differently, even insects. Even spiders. I feel more related to all living creatures as a result of this warm and honest book. There is no animal rights preaching here, no righteous raising of a banner. The Daisy Sutra does not grind any ax. Its spirituality is rooted in its authenticity. It is a feast for the soul.” Sarvananda Bluestone, author of 192 pages |
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