Jon Katz' story of his rescued dogs, Bedlam farm, & his struggle with depression was heartwarming. checked out his website and loved the photography too ( )

good read but I thought it ended rather quickly as if something was left out -- another chapter or two? ( )

a nice book about the writer's journey with these two dogs and his work with hospice. i would liked a little more depth to his story but thought he captured hospice work very well ( )

Katz, the author of numerous books about dogs, has written a book which deals mainly with his decision to become a hospice volunteer and to train his extremely sensitive border collie Izzy to accompany him on his hospice visits. Izzy proves to be remarkably adept at interacting with the dying hospice patients and often is able to calm and soothe otherwise difficult patients. Katz also writes about dealing with depression during a long gray winter, reconciling with his sister, and acquiring a new black Lab puppy (Lenore of the title). A wonderful book -- one cannot help but be moved at some of the interactions betweeen Katz, Izzy, and the hospice patients. ( )

Jon Katz’s previous non-fiction dog books have all been honest, heartfelt, thoughtful, and introspective. His newest, Izzy & Lenore, is no exception and is perhaps his most personal book. I was brought to tears several times as he recounted his visits as a hospice volunteer along with his wonderful border collie, Izzy. This one may have surpassed A Dog Year as my favorite of his books. ( )