Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family

Marika Meeks · Elizabeth Ridley

Aug. 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Vorgelesen von Hillary Huber

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Get ready to fall in love with one incredible dog . . . Marika Meeks fell in love with Stella the moment she saw her. The adorable pit bull puppy had been abandoned in a cold field in winter-but her warm, friendly eyes and boundless affection could melt anyone's heart. Even so, Marika wasn't sure she was ready to adopt a dog. As a busy entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two daughters, Marika's life was crazy already. She was recovering from stage-three breast cancer, and her family was still reeling from her brush with mortality. But Marika couldn't deny the way Stella made her feel-the pure joy of this sweet-natured dog's unconditional love-and she knew in her heart what her family needed . . . In a leap of faith, the Meekses welcomed Stella into their home, and thanks to this incredible dog, the daily pressures of work, stress, and Marika's health problems seemed to slip away. As Marika's cancer receded and her family found renewed vitality, she began sharing Stella's story with the world. Now an international social media star, Stella helps Marika to spread their heartfelt message of advocating for pit bull breed awareness, explaining the benefits of pet ownership and supporting shelters and other organizations that save animals' lives.

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In 2013 Marika Meeks was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer at the age of forty-one. Now cancer-free, Marika is devoted to sharing the story of how her pit bull, Stella, has changed her life, while helping as many people and animals as possible.

Elizabeth Ridley is the author of five novels and coauthor of four memoirs, including Saving Sadie (with Joal Derse Dauer). She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's degree in creative writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.

Hillary Huber is a multiple Audie Award finalist, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, and an AudioFile Best Voice. She has recorded over 550 titles, spanning many genres.