Shep Forever Faithful

A book for all dog lovers by Stewart H Beveridge and Lee Nelson
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009

Shep - Forever Faithful

So I was in the middle of reading Breaking Dawn (thanks for accidentally leaving it at my house Shara) with only a few days left till book club. The only problem is the book for this month wasn't Breaking Dawn. So with much effort I set it aside and picked up Shep. I knew I had to read it since the author, who lives in our neighborhood, was coming to our discussion.

I was instantly hooked and finished with a day to spare. The book is based on a true story about a Montana sheep dog from the 1930's and a fictional story of a family that's been torn apart after an accident. It will be hard but I'll refrain from telling you the story in case anyone wants to read it. It's available from Amazon or direct from the author on this website, either one for $14.99.
 
By Dione Seegrist http://seetheseegrists.blogspot.com/2009/01/shep-forever-faithful.html
 
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Bridget Williams I learned of Shep on a field trip to Fort Benton, when I was in elementary school !! 20 years later found a book about Shep at Best Friends Animal Society! Touching story when I was a child and still as an adult!
 
Wanda Mae (Librarian)  Thank you very much for the book "Shep". I finally got a chance to read it last night, and once I started, I could not put it down. It is one of the best books I have read in a long time.

I have been very frustrated lately that every fiction book I pick up, makes reference to sex. As a librarian, we are expected to suggest books to people who want to read and over the past couple of years I have become more and more uncomfortable in my role doing that.

I do believe in the 1st amendment, and will fight to the death for the right for people to read what they wish. After all, that same right allows us to read our scriptures, a right not permitted in some Middle Eastern countries. I just personally wish there were more books I could read, as I am tired of current popular fiction.

I see we have some copies in our library system. Even though it is cataloged as adult fiction, I feel perfectly comfortable recommending it for the teen historical fiction assignments, especially the depression-era one. It would also work for a Lewis and Clark tie-in. I actually think some of the advanced readers in middle school would love it. I am happy to have one to recommend this year.
 
Carolyn Binks Miller
"I also loved your book. You have a great talent there."
 
Leanne and Eugene
What a wonderful book! Shep is the kind of book that you can't wait to read the next chapter.  It is not only historical, but also thought-provoking, as well as a suspenseful book.  We love reading it and to know that Shep was so faithful.  He has set a good example for all of us to follow while we are waiting for our Master to return.
 
We took the book for my parents to read as well.  They had the book read in two days!  Now my mother is reading it for the second time!
 
Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.  We loved the book!
 
Dixie Davis Stewart, I read your book "Shep" this weekend while we were camping and I really enjoyed it! Made me miss home though!

 

Frank Stapleton 

Shep Forever Faithful is a story of devotion that stretches beyond the noblest of imaginations. Stewart H. Beveridge and Lee Nelson have written a wonderful story of a devoted dog and his ability to transform the lives of everyone he met, as well as everyone who eventually learned of his tale. This story resonates in the hearts of those who have ever had a bond with a dog, and the kind of love that can only be shared between man and his faithful companion.

 

Shep has been described by others as a truly faithful dog. As Beveridge and Nelson point out, the true story of Shep has graced the pages of national newspaper headlines and found its way into the annals of Ripley's Believe it or Not. However, the story of Shep is much more than an anecdote; it is one of true friendship and loyalty that is unconditional and rarely ever exhibited.

 

Shep nuzzles his way into the reader's heart from the opening chapters, as his heroism is detailed by struggling to fend off a pack of hungry wolves in the middle of a terrible thunderstorm. Shep's extraordinary abilities are showcased later when he attempts to corral stray sheep that had been scattered throughout town. As impressive as these feats are, they are easily overshadowed by Shep's overwhelming devotion to his master. After Shep's master dies from illness, Shep follows his body from their camp to the train station where the casket is send home. Shep would wait for his master at that train station for the rest of his life.

 

This story is as much about devotion as it is about redemption. Whether we follow a husband who can't seem to take care of his family, an insecure bar owner who preys on the fragile, or a single mother who regrets the decision she has made, each deals with their individual failures and struggles to make things right. Shep is certainly the fulcrum in their lives, and he provides the hope that can get lost in difficult times.

Beveridge and Nelson have penned a story worthy of the highest praise in Shep Forever Faithful. Their understanding of the dynamic between man and animal has created a story with the love, hope, pain and heartache essential to convey Shep's impact on the many lives he touched. Each relationship in the story is authentically genuine and woven together with respect for the real individuals. This book is highly recommended for all.

 

Frank Stapleton

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