Twist of Fate

Based on a true story of the events on September 27th, 2006.  A tractor-trailer headed to a meatpacking plant over turns on Interstate 44 in rural Missouri.  Forty-two horses and one hinney are trapped inside.  Rescue workers work through the night and manage to free twenty-five horses and the hinney - a miracle in itself.  But seven months later the real miracle occurs.  A colt is born and is named "Twist of Fate," surviving the harrowing crash inside the brave mare.

Twist of Fate is a touching tale of strength, compassion and dedication.  This book is written by Chris Stuckenschneider and will captivate your young readers. I had tears in my eyes as Chris writes this story from "Twister's" point of view.  The paintings by Kevin Belford are so life-like you are immediately draw to them. 

Come take the journey with all the survivors of the terrible crash on that fateful night - even though the circumstances that start off this story are sad, the outcome is one of hope and happiness. 

Kudos to the wonderful, caring folks at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.  Check them out at; http://www.longmeadowrescueranch.org/

You can see actual photos of Mama and all the residents of the rehabilitation facilty in Missouri.  In addition, a live webcam is available to view Twist of Fate as he grows and flourishes.  Classroom tours are also available if you are in the area.

A portion of the proceeds of Twist of Fate will go to help the Missouri Humane Society, the organization that operates Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

Twist of Fate is available on Amazon

You read the review on check out the sneak peek trailer below.

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

First Pet - Review

Even though they're the head of the United States, doesn't mean there isn't time and room for a beloved pet.

First Pet - The Presidents amd Their Beloved Canines, Felines and Other Four-Legged Creatures Who Made Their Home at the White House by Associated Press is a wonderful peek into the lives of these pampered pets and the presidents who love(d) them.

From George Washington's dogs, horses and parrot to President Obama's Portuguese water Dog, Bo (Diddley), First Pets explores the vast collection of Presidential companions.  Packed with more than 150 images and photographs and the stories of 400 "first pets," this book is a delightful, fun look into the lives of our forty-four presidents.

First Pets is available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com

The Horse Boy - A Must See

How far would you go to help your child?

Come experience one family’s journey from Texas to Mongolia in a quest for help and healing of their autistic son, Rowan.

Rowan was diagnosed with Autism in April of 2004. Constant outbursts, tantrums, incontinence, isolation, obsessive compulsive behaviour, and lack of speech are all things 4 year old Rowan and his parents had to deal with.

However, there was hope, one day Rowan got away from his father and was found in the neighbour’s yard in front of an old mare, Betsy. It was if a miracle had occurred – Rowan was happy and relaxed, it was if there was a, “direct link to Betsy,” from Rowan.

With this in mind Rowans parents, Rupert Isaacson and Kristin Neff made the decision to do something radical – take a month and travel throughout Mongolia visiting Shaman to Shaman in hopes of finding a cure for Rowans illness.

Will this alternative to Western medicine prove effective?

The Horse Boy by Michael Orion Scott airs on the PBS Series Independent Lens, on Tuesday, May 11th at 10pm. Don’t miss this touching and thought provoking special.