Desiree, The Music of My Soul

A Memoir

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Pub Date 5 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 29 Sep 2021

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Staunch and rooted to her childhood values, Peggy engages in a battle to overcome a failed marriage, the sudden, heartrending loss of her second husband and her own self-doubts. While sandwiched between each layer of uncertainty, Peggy fights her way forward through the love of her dogs.

Amid personal tragedy, Peggy’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Desiree, a rescued Hurricane Katrina dog. Fueled by the serendipitous connection, Peggy deploys an unending passion for answers as she searches for purpose. As Peggy unravels Desiree’s significance in her life, she looks beyond the confines of loss and discovers her true self.

Desiree, The Music of My Soul is a poetic and soul-stirring love story which captures one woman’s journey of strength and self-discovery that transcends grief and loss. Filled with hope and inspiration, Desiree, The Music of My Soul, symbolizes the resilience of the human spirit.

Staunch and rooted to her childhood values, Peggy engages in a battle to overcome a failed marriage, the sudden, heartrending loss of her second husband and her own self-doubts. While sandwiched...


A Note From the Publisher

Peggy Race grew up on a dairy farm in Palmyra, Wisconsin. Rooted in the fertile fields of her youth, she cultivated an appreciation for nature and a love for animals. Peggy spreads her seeds of hope through advocacy, dog fostering and her writing. Peggy lives with her two dogs, Faith, a ball-herding border collie and Deputy, a puppy mill rescue. She carries a treasure chest filled with memories of her rescued Hurricane Katrina dog, Desiree.

Peggy Race grew up on a dairy farm in Palmyra, Wisconsin. Rooted in the fertile fields of her youth, she cultivated an appreciation for nature and a love for animals. Peggy spreads her seeds of hope...


Advance Praise

“A genuine, heartfelt memoir.” –Becky Monroe, author of Bark Until Heard

“Readers will undoubtedly enjoy Race’s passionate and inquisitive nature.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Peggy Race’s debut memoir takes the reader on a journey of personal struggle, trial and beauty. Desiree is a story about the human need for the unconditional love that is sometimes best manifest in the face and wagging tale of a dog.” –Jim Landwehr, author of Dirty Shirt

“Got a tissue? Good. Got a box of tissues? Better. Got a case? There you go! Race’s memoir, Desiree, The Music Of My Soul, sings with raw emotion. Dog lovers will feel every word!” –Kathie Giorgio, author of If You Tame Me

“Not just for animal lovers, this book is engaging and universal, a reminder of the joy that comes from opening your heart.” –Carrie Newberry, author of Pick Your Teeth With My Bones

“Encapsulates much of the author's life as it relates to dogs she has known. Rich in patterns of synchronicities, tales spiral and swirl as a loving tribute to this special canine.” –IndieReader

“A genuine, heartfelt memoir.” –Becky Monroe, author of Bark Until Heard

“Readers will undoubtedly enjoy Race’s passionate and inquisitive nature.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Peggy Race’s debut memoir takes the...


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I am a huge dog love so I knew so I had to pick this one up!

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Staunch and rooted to her childhood values, Peggy engages in a battle to overcome a failed marriage, the sudden, heartrending loss of her second husband and her own self-doubts. While sandwiched between each layer of uncertainty, Peggy fights her way forward through the love of her dogs.

Amid personal tragedy, Peggy’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Desiree, a rescued Hurricane Katrina dog. Fueled by the serendipitous connection, Peggy deploys an unending passion for answers as she searches for purpose. As Peggy unravels Desiree’s significance in her life, she looks beyond the confines of loss and discovers her true self.

Very cute!! I love dogs as I said especially dog themed books. It was so cute how Desiree comes into her life and how she helps change it for the better! Very inspirational.

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Staunch and rooted to her childhood values, Peggy engages in a battle to overcome a failed marriage, the sudden, heartrending loss of her second husband and her own self-doubts. While sandwiched between each layer of uncertainty, Peggy fights her way forward through the love of her dogs.

Amid personal tragedy, Peggy’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Desiree, a rescued Hurricane Katrina dog. Fueled by the serendipitous connection, Peggy deploys an unending passion for answers as she searches for purpose. As Peggy unravels Desiree’s significance in her life, she looks beyond the confines of loss and discovers her true self. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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If you are a dog lover, then this book is for you. And if you are struggling with the loss of a special person in your life, this book will appeal to you. I might not agree with all of the decisions this author made throughout her adult life, but this was a touching story. It will pull at your heartstrings as you watch Peggy grow and heal.

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