Saving Simon: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion

excellent book - "poor little donkey" what a beautiful, wonderful donkey he turned out to be - I will read this book over and over

Brilliant story of compassion and understanding of animals and emotions

happy endings

another good book good reading

A great book based on a true life story of a rescued donkey

Fantastic book well worth reading i was really absorbed

love it

This book is an attempt by the author to get you to think what a great guy he is by saving an abused donkey. Unfortunately while the author is "down on his luck" he befriends and old lady with a blind pony. He promises to take care of the pony if he can buy her home when she dies. Within a few weeks of her death he has the pony slaughtered. This is not compassion it is a cynical man getting what he wants by preying on the vulnerable. Save your money and give it to a more deserving cause.

I enjoyed the parts of the book that were about Simon - however, for me, too many bible class lessons.

Mr. Katz adds to his numerous tltles quite eloquently with this heart warming tale of a rescued donkey. Loving these creatures as I do, I seek out all the books and storiesabout them I can, and this one did not disappoint. If you like donkeys or simple want a nice story about a good family and their ever growing brood - and how adding a donkey to the mix turned into a blessing for all - this is a book for you.

Katz has done it again. His books are always mesmerizing. His telling of Simon's story will make you mad at the mistreatment of all animals but as he weaves donkey history and his own history into the telling of Simon's story you will feel as if you are there listening and watching the story unfold.Jon does not just tell a good story. His own history story of the love of his dogs, sheep and the land makes you part of Katz love for his country home and care for all his animals. I always hate it when the book ends. Jon's heart is so big and his personality so warm, I always feel that I have been on a visit to his farm.Katz made me angry when he failed the little blind pony. I just think that Simon should have been tied up or put in another place due to his mean nature toward Rocky. Knowing what Simon did made me wonder why Jon did not take some preventative measures to keep Rocky safe. I truly got mad at Katz for being lax around Simon and his savagery. When I read about Rocky, I just stayed mad at Katz for days. Also, I do not think that the vet was right. I have learned my lesson about vets, you have to be the judge for your own animals--don't leave it up to science--the heart knows. Even Jon and his wife saw that Rocky was thriving.I think Jon might have feared the outcry from his neighbors if townsfolk would have seen Simon tied up as he should have been. Because I wasn't there, I have to pass on too strong an objection, but upon reading about Rocky's improvement and then suddenly having a vet tell Jon to put him down--I was shocked and in disbelief. Was this Jon Katz--animal lover? I would love to scream at Jon and say--"You just killed a healthy Donkey"!

Tried to cancel KindleWanted hard cover book

Other than their place in the third world all I knew about donkeys was their job of guarding sheep. This is a wonderful story about a donkey, a pony, a dog and Jon Katz. I have been a fan of his books since Orson and this book continues a great family story.A narrative about the magic and beauty that can be found in the simplest things in life.