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Nose to Nose
Nose to Nose by Bary Schieber Nose to Nose is a memoir about healing. Recovering from emergency surgery in a foreign country, Barry Schieber finds himself buying a puppy to bring back to Montana. He had never thought of owning a dog, any dog - let alone one that will soon tip the scales at over a hundred pounds. > MORE
 
A Gift to Share
A Gift to Share by Barry Schieber A Gift to Share is a book about generosity. The story follows the adventures of Moritz the puppy as he moves from Switzerland to Montana and learns to be a therapy dog.
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An Open Heart
An Open Heart by Barry Schieber An Open Heart is a story about kindness that Barry learned from Moritz.
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A Peaceful Mind
A Peaceful Mind  is a story about patience.
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Other Books by Barry Schieber
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Over the years I have had children and parents ask for books with stories about "real" dogs -- similar to titles written for children by James Herriot. It was always difficult to find something to recommend. After reading "A Gift to Share" and "Nose to Nose" I knew I could recommend both as wonderful books for young readers about a "real" dog. The story of Moritz will win the hearts of readers young and old.

- LouAnne Krantz :: Librarian, Polson Middle School

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Nose to Nose is a touching, yet unsentimental chronicle of Barry Schieber's experience with his therapy dog, Moritz. Relating his story with a graceful simplicity, he allows readers to share moments of intimacy and healing that occur during hospital visits, giving us a real sense of what is involved in such work and why it is so important. A delightful book!
- Brother Christopher :: The Monks of New Skete, Authors of How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy

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In this wonderful journal, Schieber takes the reader along on a glorious path of discovery, not only into the hospital with his pal Moritz but also into his own journey toward giving and receiving unconditional love. A joy to read!

- Bob Denison :: Chairman, The Santa Fe Institute

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The most amazing quality of dogs is their ability to heal and comfort us in times of need, whether you are sick or lost in a storm. With the therapy dog, you must let these resources flow undistorted and allow the dog to have a relationship with others. It seems simple, but what Barry is doing with Moritz is no small thing.
- Arna Dan Isacsson :: K9 Kin Kennel, Fairbanks, Alaska, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog

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I read Nose to Nose in one sitting! Even the reading is therapeutic - thank you.
- Shara Fryer :: News Anchor, ABC Television-13, Houston, Texas
 

 
Read the article about A Gift to Share in the Bigfork Eagle
 


Read the article about Barry and Moritz in the Whitefish Pilot
 

See "Healing Touch", the Taos News article about Barry and Moritz' visit to the Taos Living Center


Read the article about Barry and Moritz in the Missoulian
 

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Moritz has had lots of adventures since appearing in Nose to Nose. Read about them here and use the menu at left for other adventures.
  Letters to Moritz
Moritz and Barry often receive letters from readers, patients, and others who have been affected by Nose to Nose and pet therapy.
 
To go with our book A Gift to Share we have a project just for kids. You can download a pdf of Moritz's paw print, print it, and color in your very own gifts to share.
 
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