The Teachings of Shirelle

Life Lessons from a Divine Knucklehead

De: Douglas Green

Narrado por: Douglas Green

Douglas Green considers his late pound puppya knuckleheaded dog named Shirelle to be the greatest teacher he's ever known. "If Shirelle were in a fancy restaurant," he writes, "she might climb onto someone's table and eat their food, but she would never, ever, insult the waiter." The Teachings of Shirelle is the hilarious and uplifting story of how this unique pooch taught her guardian to live life to the fullest. This touching ode to the human-animal connection offers a lighthearted, philosophical, psychological, and spiritual bounty of lessons gleaned from the simple-minded brilliance of an unforgettable teacher. These lessons are as relevant and valuable as ever, showing listeners how to look at the world through eyes that are not their own. Eyes that, in this case, belong to a dog.

©2015 Douglas Green (P)2025 Douglas Green

Truly a tail of a dog and her human.

I just finished reading The Teachings of Shirelle, and I have to say, it’s truly a gem. This book is more than just a collection of stories about a dog — it’s a heartfelt journey of love, resilience, and life lessons from a pup I’d call a divine knucklehead. Shirelle’s story forges a deep connection between the reader and the bond we share with our pets, especially during difficult times.  
Douglas Green’s storytelling is honest and illuminating. His reflections on Shirelle’s life — her strength, her quirks, and her ability to teach us about perseverance — really hit home. The stories about her battles and her fight to keep living reminded me just how powerful the love between humans and dogs can be.