Soul Love Excerpts

Please enjoy these excerpts as a taste of Soul Love and what the reader will encounter.  
Note Excerpt #3 is age 14+ - it's visceral, raw and very real.

Table of Contents

Excerpt 1- The Beginning:
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Soul Love: How A Dog Taught Me To Breathe 

Prologue                                                        ix
Chapter 1: October 26, 2009                          1
Chapter 2: Eggplant and Mahogany             15
Chapter 3: Memorial Moments                     23
Chapter 4: Box O’ Klein                                33
Chapter 5: Puppy #529                                39
Chapter 6: A New Normal                            53
Chapter 7: Grief Wo                                     69
Chapter 8: Kris Misses Our Milestones        83
Chapter 9: Probate Sucks                            97
Chapter 10: Deep, Dark Abyss                   107
Chapter 11: Bold and Beautiful                   121
Chapter 12: Big Red                                   135
Chapter 13: Closet Cleaning                      145
Chapter 14: Wildfire Refuge                       153
Chapter 15: The Gift of Resilience             161
Chapter 16: Bill                                           175
Chapter 17: Do I Run or Do I Stay?           187
Chapter 18: Market-Ready                         201
Chapter 19: Moving Forward                      215
Chapter 20: My Tummy Hurts                    221
Chapter 21: Mission Complete                   237
Epilogue: Where are We Now?                  247
Acknowledgments                                      251
About the Author                                        253
Kristopher (Kris) Paul Klein, 42, died suddenly on October 27, 2009. His spouse of 20 years is Teresa Q. Klein. Kris was a dedicated husband and father. He was Scoutmaster for Troop 161 leading and inspiring numerous young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. Through his involvement in Scouting he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood and was nominated for the 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. As an active member of his church, he chaired the board of trustees and was the Senior High Sunday School teacher. Mr. Klein held numerous positions during his 18-year tenure at Harte-Hanks, most recently Director of Telecommunications. He loved the outdoors and spent his time camping with his sons and the Boy Scout troop. His hobbies included RVing with his family, carpentry, and mechanical projects.
 
Thank you to the angels taking care of us during this difficult time and to all of the thoughts and prayers from friends and family. Isaiah 40:31 (New International Version) 31: But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Published in The Austin American-Statesman on October 30, 2009.

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Excerpt 3 - Chapter 1
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