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Her latest book, "Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for", is a highly emotional read, action-packed, a vivid story of enormous sacrifice and bravery. "Silent Heroes" is a narrative about the value of life. Whose are the spoils-of-war? A new look at the War in Afghanistan, at the MWD, Military Working Dogs and the brave Marines fighting it, but also at the Afghans caught in it.
Her book "Joyful Trouble" is an Amazon Bestseller.
Her book of poems "As Good As Gold" became a #1 New Release the day it was published.
Based on her previous books, Patricia is well known for her uplifting, charming themes and lovable, enchanting characters: dogs, cats, elephants, cheetahs, lions, but also squirrels and snails. Using her knowledge she crafts stories and poems that are great fun, as well as teaching empathy. Her stories are filled with "creativity and vivid imagery" and she knows how to "capture the reader's imagination."
Her words "truly make the world a happier and more beautiful place!"
Her prolific writing is described as: positive, diverse, crisp, joyful and uplifting.
Patricia Furstenberg came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. As a winner of the Write Your Own Christie Competition, the Judges "were impressed by her thorough investigation and admired the strength of her narrative; they were impressed by her style". The judges thought Patricia's writing style is "well structured, with a great sense of tension and suspense", "confident and intriguing". The Judges were Mathew Prichard, David Brawn from Harper Collins UK and Daniel Mallory from Harper Collins US.
When she's not writing Patricia enjoys reading, researching for forthcoming books and traveling with her family. She never counts how many cups of coffee she enjoys in a day.
Patricia lives happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa.
Patricia Furstenberg Author Page and Blog: http://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/
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*** Family Fiction with good morals, traditional values, and happy endings.
"Reading this book brought back sweet childhood memories of times my mother would tell me and my brother bedtime stories of when she was a young girl"
Amazon Best Seller & Most Gifted book
Take home an unbelievable and humorous true story of an incredible dog and how he found his true, yet unexpected calling.
You will love the moving tale of Joyful Trouble, a dog whose love for humans went beyond any human-dog connection.
When a Great Dane arrives in a Navy base nobody expects him to win everybody’s hearts, although breaking some rules along the way.
INCLUDED:
*Delicious Vetkoek Recipe!
* The Legend of Table Mountain
* How Table Mountain Got its "Table Cloth" (Clouds!)
* The Legend of Table Mountain's Giant and the 1st Cape Sea Route!
A charming portrait of the bond between a small girl and boy and their beloved Grandad. This book takes readers on an unbelievable journey, tackling universal themes and voicing animal rights and the importance of fighting for what is right.
"Joyful Trouble is a must read for all ages."(Nada Sobhi, Poet)
"A story that reads like a movie."
Enjoy a heartwarming, too-good-to-be-true tale of friendship and dedication, an engaging and fun read about a gentle giant which never used his tail as a weapon.
"It is Parade Day, a very special day to remember a very special Royal Navy South Atlantic Ordinary Seaman. The parade was in honor and in memory of Joyful Trouble, a kind dog and an Ordinary Seaman, a Great Dane with a purpose. Ana and her younger brother, Tommy, are excited about the parade, but more than anything they want to hear the story about Joyful Trouble because their grandfather, a great storyteller, had once been an Ordinary Seaman, and it had been his responsibility to look after and look out for this Great Dane. The dog had an affection towards men of the sea and had caught the Navy’s and the town’s attention on more than one occasion due to his wanderings and traveling the train along with the seamen.
Patricia Furstenberg’s young people’s short chapter book, Joyful Trouble, is an amusing and fascinating fable, a story telling the life of one Great Dane in his role as an Ordinary Seaman in the Second World War. The story unravels as the grandfather tells the story to his young grandchildren. It sparkles with good, old fashioned family time and family storytelling, treasured childhood moments that sadly get lost too often in this fast-paced world. The young reader will quickly warm up to the young children in the story as they learn about a very special Great Dane as well as a vital part of their grandfather’s past. This is a compassionate and heart-warming story" 5STARS - Reviewed by Reader's Favorite
"When I started this book, I was ready to cry to my heart’s content, considering this book was based on a dog. I came across a sweet, humorous and fun read. This book is based on a true story of Able Seaman “Just Nuisance”, the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. He served with HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy naval base in Simon’s Town, South Africa, during the WWII.
Patricia has written a beautiful and oh so refreshing tale of friendship, loyalty, and love.
In the book, the story of “Joyful Trouble”, a mischievous but a very friendly and helpful Great Dane is narrated by a granddad to his 2 grandchildren.
OVER 50 pages of story-time.
"Three pairs of brown eyes
Met one day
Near a water hole,
On a cool spring day.
Six front paws splashed
And three tongues lapped,
While their eyes
Rolled all around.
Three cubs. What else
Could be strange about them?
Not much, except that they were
A bear, a lion and, the third, a tiger cub.
The BLT."
Also included in this book:
Three fables
1)*The BEAR and the Travelers*
"Once upon a time, when wild animals roamed the forests in peace and people mostly kept to their villages and, when forced to travel, they did so only by horse, donkey or cart… once upon a time two lads, still wet behind their ears but eager to see the world, decided to travel together. They were good friends so they started their journey relying on one another - for fun, for encouragement, and for safety.
The path was clear, bordered by grass and flowers, twisting near streams and shady trees. It was soft to step on it."
AND
2)*The LION and the Mouse*
"Once upon a time on the African grasslands or the veld, as some call this vast expense of grass and bush, a lion was taking a snooze by the flat shade of a gracious Umbrella Torn tree. It was still spring, so the thorns were soft, and the flowers… the flowers were like white butterflies growing in clusters on the old wood, making the entire tree shimmer sweetly in the soft breeze."
AND
3)*The Fox and the TIGER*
"Once upon a time, when animals still spoke to one another, an orange fox with a bushy tail met an orange tiger with great paws.
The tiger showed off his stripes, smiled charmingly showing off his long, yellow teeth, then stretched one paw to show off his long, sharp claws, and prepared himself to devour the fox.
For what help is a fox that crosses a tiger’s path, but become a snack?
Yet the fox lowered her head, avoiding direct eye contact, swiped her tail left, then right, and spoke softly and sweetly."
AND
Did you know? How the tiger got its stripes
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series:
*The Chimp and the Dog,
*Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog,
*The Cheetah and the Dog,
*The Lion and the Dog,
*The Elephant and the Sheep
"A pair of brown eyes
Glanced in a puddle.
And, guess what?
They saw another!
If two eyes make a pair,
Enough for a furry face,
Then two more eyes…
must make another pair
Belonging to this friendly ape!"
Diversity. Different, but friends.
With cute illustrations.
Also including:
Two fables, one about an ape and one about a dog:
*The APE and the Travelers
*The DOG and his Reflection
AND
Incredible facts about chimps and dogs.
*What is the difference between an ape and a monkey?
*How long have humans and dogs been friends?
***
If you read The One and Only Ivan or watched the movie, you will love The Chimp and the Dog
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series:
The Chimp and the Dog
Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog
The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger
The Cheetah and the Dog
The Elephant and the Sheep
The Lion and the Dog
A fun story about an adorable and REAL dog. Enjoy the happy rhyming and the matching illustrations.
Inspired by the story of he first dog enlisted in the Royal Navy during World War II.
Just Nuisance was a Great Dane and the only dog EVER to be officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. Between 1939 and 1944 Just Nuisance served on HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy ship anchored in Simon's Town, South Africa.
Just Nuisance had his own bed, and his own sailor's hat too, he traveled by train quite often and he even flew in a plane or two.
"In South of Africa once lived
A Great Dane with a busy tail.
Just Nuisance he was called
And everyone his tale told..."
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series:
*The Chimp and the Dog,
*The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger
*The Cheetah and the Dog
*The Elephant and the Sheep
*The Lion and the Dog
Chosen one of 5 Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime
How far would you go to save strangers in need? A platoon of Marines and their military working dogs, MWD, are about to find out.
An educated woman makes the ultimate sacrifice to teach girls to read. She leaves behind a daughter and a son whose lives become intertwined with those of the U.S. Marines. But the Taliban is infiltrated everywhere and is hard to differentiate between friend and foe.
As vivid as a movie, you will share the life of the Marines deployed in an Afghan military base; climb the breathtaking Hindu-Kush Mountains to a secluded Taliban camp; dive in the belly of
ancient Qala-e-Bost fortress in the middle of a battle, and experience the culture of the Afghan people.
Silent Heroes is a race against time, “an emotional rollercoaster of a read,” a page-turner, a thrilling contemporary story with a vivid sense of the place, history and politics that shines a light on the humanity of the Marines and their special relationship with their canine buddies.
The utterly thrilling war fiction read inspired by true events from a Historical Fiction bestselling author - it will keep you gripped until the final page.
Chosen one of 5 Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime
From the author of the Amazon Historical Fiction Bestseller Joyful Trouble comes Silent Heroes, When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for - ‘a book not to be missed. (Mandie Griffiths, Book Reviewer)
For readers of Kite Runner, A Dog's Way Home and The Operator.
Readers are loving Silent Heroes:
‘Although this is a work of fiction there are truths to it that will tug at your heart. For anyone who has not read one of Patricia’s books then I would recommend this one.’ (5 stars) Mandie Griffiths
‘Have you ever read a fiction novel but felt as if you were reading a true account of events instead? This was my experience while reading Patricia Furstenberg’s Silent Heroes. Regardless of your usual preferred genre, this is an excellent read … will stay in your heart and mind long after finishing.’ (5 stars) Dandelion Inspired
‘If you’re looking for a fast paced read I really can’t recommend this book highly enough. It’s a definite must read.’ (5 stars) Mani’s Book Corner
’I strongly recommend this book to EVERYONE!’ (5 stars) Bunny’s Pause
‘A fantastic, action packed, captivating and emotional tale then will take you on a rollercoaster. Definitely recommended by me!’ Curled Up With a Good Book
‘The writing is wonderful… Great book to experience something different than a traditional suspense or mystery read.’ (5 stars) Goodreads Reviewer
’I recommend this book to anyone … who wants a novel with plenty of action and great characters.’ (5 stars) Goodreads Reviewer
‘Incredibly well researched, and provides many edge of the seat moments… Highly recommended.
NEW, revised edition. Bright, pictures that will engage children.
Hierdie gedig was geïnspereer deur die ware verhaal van Kasi, ‘n wees jagluiperd mannietjie, en Mtani, ‘n Labrador tefie, wat ‘n merkwaardige vriendskap gesmee het en lewenslank vriende gebly het…
***Die Jagluiperd en die Hond
***Die Blitsige Jagluiperd
***Die Eensame Luiperd
***Die Afrika Wilde Honde
OVER 30 PAGES. Colorful ILLUSTRATIONS.
Twee nat neuse het eendag ontmoet,
Heel toevallig, elke een op sy eie missie, het hulle gegroet.
Die son was hoog, dit was ‘n warm dag,
As die stof opwaai en jy wou sien, moes jy wag.
So is Afrika se wilde vlaktes,
Met lang, warm somers en sterte met stories.
Die jagluiperd is die vinnigste dier ter wêreld. Hy kan oor kort afstande die verbasende snelheid van ‘n hondert-en-tien kilometer per uur haal.
Hierdie dier behoort tot die katfamilie, maar verskil van hulle in dié opsig dat hy nie sy naels kan intrek nie. Gevolglik, en ook omdat hy met so ‘n vaart oor die aarde beweeg, slyt sy naels baie gou af.
Don't miss the other books in this adorable series:
The Chimp and the Dog,
Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog,
The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger
The Cheetah and the Dog,
The Lion and the Dog,
The Elephant and the Sheep
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