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The Quiet Ones Who Saved Us: Pets That Were Our Lifeline – Book Review

If you, like me, are  an Animal Lover the book ‘The Quiet Ones Who Saved Us’ Pets That Were Our Lifeline is going to make your year!

Julie Fairhurst, from Chilliwack, British Columbia in Canada is the founder of the ‘Women like me’ Book programme that has empowered 180 women to become published Authors, with 350 true life stories published and 38 books released where women can share their voices !

Her latest book ‘ THE QUIET ONES THAT SAVED US: Pets that became our lifeline ‘ ! launches on Amazon on the 8th August 2025, under the ‘women like me community‘  

a gray french bulldog puppy sits in a red and white blanket beside a smartphone. the phone displays the cover of "women like me: community." red and white gifts surround this cozy scene—it's the perfect picture for any pets lover or book review lifeline!.
a woman in a black tank top lies in bed under a white blanket, resting her arm near her sleeping pug—a true lifeline among pets. beside them is "women like me," a colorful book featuring illustrated faces of a cat and a woman with flowers.

It is the stories of 17 women writers and the powerful untold stories of the pets that walked beside them through chaos, heartbreak, healing and change 

They are not just pet stories they are lifeline stories !

These women didn’t just write about their pets.

They wrote about their lifelines.

They’re keepers of secrets.

Their guardians of peace.

They were tiny, quiet heroes who never asked for anything and yet gave them everything.

illustrated book cover shows a serene woman with closed eyes resting her face gently against a white cat, who looks content. the title reads “women like me community.” subtext: “the quiet ones who saved us: pets that became our lifeline.”.


Our Pets: They didn’t wear capes , they didn’t speak our language , but they knew how to save us.

Order ‘The Quiet Ones Who Saved Us’ on Amazon now

For every woman who’s ever whispered secrets into fur, found courage in a wagging tail or felt seen through gentle eyes, this book is for you !

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The authors: Compiled by Julie Fairhurst | Stories by Natalie Reisch, Theresa Campbell, Sheron Chisholm, Trish Scoular, Tammie Trites, Joanne Smith, Kimberly Ann, Lois A Unger, Deanna Alvarez, Patters, Leanne Giavedoni, Lisa Ellis, Catherine Chapman-King, Flying Dogs Canada, Tracey Graves, Julie Trainer, Gloria Wiebe.

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Julie Fairhurst is the visionary Founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, a groundbreaking initiative that has empowered over 180 women to become published authors.

With 350+ true-life stories published and over 38 books released, many of which have achieved #1 Best Seller status, Julie has created a platform where women can share their voices, inspire others, and leave a lasting legacy.  

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She is one of the UK's leading beauty experts. Starting her career as a photographic model, she worked her way around the world. This later led to her becoming a makeup artist on Photographic Shoots and TV Commercials and making up some of the worlds top celebrities.

Sue later became the Beauty Editor of the Sun Newspaper and launched her makeup brand “Famous” into Superdrug Stores Nationwide. She has presented several TV makeover shows and appeared on television as a beauty expert and regularly contributed to Netmums and The Huffington Post.

Sue progressed into Aesthetics and has clinics in Essex and Norfolk. Having always had a passion for anything Anti Ageing, she specialises in Anti Ageing Treatments and also in natural skincare treatments.

Her line of Pro Tools is available on her website and Amazon.

Few people in British beauty can claim to have lived every side of it. Sue has.

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