Llamas and Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life
Marty McGee Bennett

Author	Marty McGee Bennett
Binding	Paperback
ISBN	0970991657
NumberOfPages	96
PublicationDate	2003-04-24
Publisher	Raccoon Press

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Reviews -- Avg. rating in 12 reviews

-- Especially Good for Al Paca lovers just starting their trip. -- 3/7/2005
I great insight into a very interesting Group of independent Animals.

The Pictures were great

-- A picture paints a thousand words -- 5/4/2003
Why waste words when pictures say so many. Just turning the pages of this book gives you a warm and wonderful feeling about alpacas and llamas. A desire to touch one because they look so adorable.

I have three holiday cottages and in each I have a copy of this book on the coffee tables. Every week my guests tell me what a lovely book it is and how their children love to look at the photos. They then ask me if I will show them my own alpacas and llamas for real. As we walk around the fields they ask informed questions which they formulated from reading the copy of 'Llamas and Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life'. The feel of them then becomes a reality.

I think it is a lovely book and just the right size for anyones' home. I also think that it is good value, especially with its fascination and appeal for the animals and the excellent photography which must cost a bomb. Well done Marty.

-- Marty is Great! as always -- 5/3/2003
Marty has done it again. I love all of her books. and I love
to watch her work with the Alpacas.

-- Treat Yourself to Beautiful and Timely Gem of a Book!! -- 4/30/2003
Whether you are fortunate enough to own alpacas and/or llamas, are a "camelid-owner wantabe" or you just love animals and/or life, you will truly enjoy this book! In addition to the stunning Sandy Flanagan photographs, Marty McGee's words give pause for reflection on some very important life lessons, like "Treasure your Friends." In today's troubled world this is an absolutely delightful time out! If you are looking for a book on boring facts and figures about llamas and alpacas, this is the wrong book to buy. But if you enjoy feasting your eyes while laughing (who doesn't need a laugh?!) and maybe shedding a tear - grab this one, a cup of tea or a glass of wine and ENJOY!!! I did and will again and again and again...

-- I LLove this book! -- 4/30/2003
Llamas and Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life is a timeless treat to me and everyone who has received it from me as a gift. It is evident that Marty truly knows llamas and alpacas and therefore can share with us the magic of these special creatures.

-- Heartwarming! -- 4/30/2003
Marty McGee has somehow crossed over into the land of lamas. Her pictures accompanied by the heartwarming stories really touched my heart! When someone asks you why you raise alpacas or llamas, give them this book. It gives the reader so many reasons they may find themselves wondering just why don't they? If you love lamas or any animals you won't be disappointed with Marty's Llamas and Alpacas as a Metaphor for Life

-- Beautiful book -- 4/29/2003
The photos in the book are beautiful and enhance the humor throughout. The number of people who have picked this book off my coffee table and simply haven't been able to put it down until they have been cover to cover and then gone back to choose their favorite photos/captions. It oozes with fun, warmth and captures some of the magic of these wondrous critters. There are a number of books available on the care & maintenance of llamas but this book shows an insight of the joy of owning llamas. If you want to get people hooked on lamas give them a copy of this book.

-- Full of funny fotos, some silly stories & some serious. ;-) -- 4/29/2003
Whimsical, full of amusing photos, insightful in a way that relates as much to humanity as to lamas, this book should be on the shelf of every owner of llamas or alpacas. The anecdotal stories take you into the minds of the animals being trained, and then relate that thought process back to human behavior, all the while evoking the range of emotions brought out by your own alpacas (and other pets) and their tribulations.
A great book to have, in addition to the much more technically informative Camelid Companion.

-- LLamas and Alpacas...a great way to brighten your day! -- 4/29/2003
As alpaca breeders who live daily with these wonderful animals, we found that this book really captures the essence of what makes llamas and alpacas so special. Their intelligence, wisdom, and joy in living are brought to life in gorgeous, priceless pictures which are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, and always delightful. In the captions and text which accompany each picture, Marty McGee displays the quiet dignity of llamas and alpacas. She utilizes her own special wit and knowledge of these animals to teach us some of life's most important lessons and to remind us of what is truly important. This is a coffee table style book worth sharing. It makes a great gift and will touch your heart again and again each time you revisit it.

-- A Special Gift For Yourself and Those You Love! -- 1/5/2001
Marty McGee once again shares her love and respect for camelids while entertaining and educating the reader. Through exquisite photos of captivating llamas and alpacas and delightful text that will both touch your heart and elicit giggles, Marty takes the reader into the pasture with her, to share the magical world of these remarkable beings. This is an enchanting book for people of all ages. You will want it nearby so that you can just pick it up whenever you want something to smile about. Think about buying several at once, because I guarantee you will want to make it your favorite gift for special people -- and if you give yours away, you'll have to wait for another to be shipped!

-- A must read: a fantastic gift -- 2/2/2000
You don't have to be a lama lover to love this book. The book is full of lessons for life. "Always ignore geese". If you'er feeling down, read this book. You will smile before you put it down. You will pick this book up time and again! A great gift to special friends. Very uplifting!

-- Beautiful photos and neat analogies! -- 8/28/1999
This is a darling book on alpacas, which alpaca fans of all ages will enjoy. Brings a smile to the faces of all who browse through it.

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