APRIL 2018 44 | {what are you reading} BOOKMARKED Pet-Related Nonprofits Recommend Doggone Great Books I S R E A D I N G “‘The Martian’ brought me back to reading for pleasure again. It was so engaging, suspenseful and was the first book that made me literally laugh out loud. I had to force myself to read slower or put the book down after a few pages, because I wanted the experience to last as long as possible. I love my job and love saving animals, but the joy of escaping to Mars and being part of Mark Watney’s journey of survival against astronomical odds was the greatest part of my day.” Director of marketing and communications, Arizona Animal Welfare League Michael Morefield “The Martian” BY ANDY WEIR Vice president of finance and chief financial officer, Arizona Humane Society Michelle Giesen, CPA I S R E A D I N G "This true-crime tale reads like a fast- paced fiction book. This story has it all — murder, greed and the birth of the FBI. The Osage found themselves sitting on a goldmine of oil and they were in a unique position to have retained the mineral rights on their land, and then they started to die. You will be amazed that you never heard this story before!" “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” BY DAVID GRANN H I S TA K E H E R TA K E

APRIL 2018 | 45 I S R E A D I N G "Truly understanding the depth of my own ‘why’ allowed me to help others on the team explore their ‘whys.’ Once we all understood and embraced one another's ‘why,’ we are able to operate at a much higher level, which is a benefit to the animals and the community we serve." Director of public relations and marketing, Friends for Life Animal Rescue Barb Savoy “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” BY SIMON SINEK H E R TA K E IS READING "I loved this book for its scientific approach to understanding animal behavior from a neurological perspective. Finally, with time and major patience, a comprehensive look into the animal brain. Dr. Bern’s own dog was studied in a non-lethal, compassion-first manner using hot dogs and an MRI machine. We can learn much from animals, more than just observable behaviors, without harming them and this experiment and book proved it. A great read for the animal behaviorist and/or lover alike." Founder and executive director, Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary Dr. Jamie Harper “How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Brain” BY GREGORY BERNS HER TAKE {what are you reading} BOOKMARKED