Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See

Phenomenal story by a talented, gifted writer! Inspiring and touching story!The author shows a deep understanding of trust, healing, and of a God who loves us and never gives up on us! Touching and inspiring, she brings to life the characters -- the owners, volunteers, children and horses -- in a way that you feel you know them and feel their emotions!She weaves together the stories of these people and animals in a masterful way, showing the universality of the theme of brokenness and value -- that so many people suffer a type of brokenness and feel they devalued as a result, but that our value is not in our "perfection", but is inherent -- and best comes out as we allow ourselves to step outside our own internal pain and connect with others. She illustrates one of the great wonders of life -- that it is through our weaknesses and brokenness that God uses us to do His work, it is through these weaknesses and trials that he teaches who we are, who He is, and teaches us to be patient with ourselves and show grace and patience to others.What a wonderful book from a gifted inspired writer who feels and understands the love of an ever-present God, and is able to convey this love to others through this powerful story!

I was honored to be a part of the amazing book launch team for 'Joey' and as such, I was sent a copy of the book to read before it was published. Let me tell you, I read the book in 3 days and the only reason I didn't read it in one was because of school. It is a true story that tells the tale of a rescue horse and former champion jumper who tragically became blind because of abuse and neglect from a previous owner. Joey finds his way to a therapy center for kids and horses alike, a place called Hope Reins where they rescue horses and train them to be 'equine counselors' for the kids who come to Hope Reins for therapy. Once Joey arrives (with another horse who plays a big part in the story) he begins his long training to get him ready to help the kids, even though he is blind. Through his blind trust (literally) he touches kids and adults alike, from a small girl who won't talk to the volunteers at Hope Reins, helping to teach people what it means to truly trust wholeheartedly. To avoid any spoilers (we all know how annoying that is) I will just say that from the moment you pick up this book you will find it practically impossible to put it down until you finish it. Even for people who aren't necessarily horse enthusiasts, it is a touching story, and I will warn you that there is a big possibility of ugly crying once or twice. Even if you don't usually go for non-fiction animal stories, I highly recommend that you read this book as it is published. Besides being a story of an amazing and sometimes human-like horse in his ability to sense emotions, it is a story of how a horse left to die because of his physical impairment helps everyone he meets to find healing and peace, and he can do the same for you through this amazing testimony of his too short life.In summary, GO PREORDER THIS BOOK!!! I promise you won't be disappointed.--DISCLAIMER-- I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher for being part of the launch team for this book.

It was such a well-written, engaging read! The book makes you want to meet the horses and draws you into lives of so many relatable people! One of my favorite reasons to read Christian fiction or nonfiction stories is how it inspires me or reminds me of a Scripture. By the second half,You keep in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3) was on repeat in my mind. I love the real aspect of grappling to go from worry and trust to trust and faith. I love seeing God in the intimate details that make up the complex big picture. So engaging, easily recommendable.Okay, no more words to say the simple, I love JOEYThank you for sharing him with us!

Nothing to dislike. Needed this book for my book club. Good price and great shape

Your heartstrings will be pulled, but more than that—you’ll be profoundly touched and deeply inspired by this true story. In today’s world where we’re often tempted to believe that there are no people who truly love God AND love their neighbors, I can guarantee that you’ll be grateful to meet Joey and all the humans who are part of his story. Highly recommend.

The story of Joey brought me to tears. He reminds me of a blind leopard Appaloosa I once owned who also developed the same life threatening problem.As much as I enjoyed the book, I do agree with some other reviewers, that Joey was allowed to grieve for far too long before an effort was made to find him a new companion. In fact, it would have been kinder to both Speckles & Joey to put Speckles down in the pasture he shared with Joey. Then Speckles wouldn't have needed to make that trailer ride to the clinic, and Joey would have known what happened to his friend. Instead, he was left to feel abandoned. When I had to put down the companion of my blind horse, we made certain to walk him over to his body so he could "see" where he was and what happened to him. Horses DO understand.The same thing when it was Joey's time. Given the length of time he was in pain, even surgery couldn't have helped him. He should have been PTS in his own pasture.I hope the Hope Reins community has since learned this, and won't make the same mistakes again.

My granddaughter loves this book. She’s asking for more similar books to read.

Loved the book

This is a touching story about an abused and blind horse who helped many heal. It is a well written book and I had trouble putting it down sometimes. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

This was a book I found really hard to put down, really was written by such an incredible person and the fact that this is a tue story is amazing.I loved the way that a horse can change so many peoples lives, would highly recommend it.

Je suis ravie, produit de très bonne qualité, arrivé vite, rien à redire !

This had the potential to be good but it had strong religious connotations which I did not expect. I tried to breeze over it at first but it seemed to be a big part of the story. I couldn't get past it. This ruined it for me as I don't believe in god. I stopped reading after the first chapter.

Lovely book