Little Miracles Everywhere

Join holistic veterinarian Marcie Fallek on an unconventional healing path that puts love of animals and their wellness first.

In this funny, honest, and illuminating memoir, Marcie Fallek, a skeptical New Yorker and animal lover, embarks on a journey to become a veterinarian. She begins her quest at an Italian veterinary school, where most students flunk out. Her struggles lead her to India, in search of Divine help. She vows, following a series of cathartic experiences there, to devote her life to caring for animals, with her conscience as her guide.
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Eventually licensed and working, Marcie discovers that the driving force for many of her colleagues is money, not a love of animals. Unscrupulous vets fake test results, perform unnecessary procedures, and prescribe drugs and food to line their pockets. In fact, Marcie discovers that many of the very prescriptions and procedures designed to heal her charges might, in fact, be leading to more injury and illness. Though she risks losing everything that took so long to build, she sets out to learn the truth.
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This quest is not without consequences. Yet Marcie stays true to her ethical compass, refusing to compromise her morals and values. At each dark turn, a succession of instances (coincidences? miracles?) leads her down an unconventional healing path, where her spiritual and professional self merge. Marcie finds her true purpose in life: healing animals—including those destined for end-of-life measures—using her wits, wisdom, intuition, love, and holistic care.

“Dr. Fallek is one of few vets doing this courageous and important work. She’s unafraid to speak the truth about the underlying causes of many diseases in pets. She uses holistic medicine, which integrates body, mind, and spirit, to prevent and treat disease.” —Dr. W. Jean Dodds, internationally published clinical research veterinarian

“I have a rescue pit bull named Chico with a history of abuse, resulting in anxiety and non-stop health issues, including paralysis after a rabies shot. I am so lucky to have found Marcie and grateful beyond words for her holistic care. Chico is now thirteen and healthier than he’s ever been. There is no way I would ever return to a typical vet after seeing the miracle of holistic vet care.” —Anastasia Blades, senior director, production and project management, Digital Pharma

“Dr. Fallek’s wonderful memoir is a thoroughly charming tale of her journey from American veterinary student in Italy to expert practitioner of a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. It is funny, smart, engrossing, and inspirational. Anyone looking for a fascinating perspective on the sometimes heartbreaking world of veterinary medicine needs to read this book!” —Kim Ruska, MD

“I first met Dr. Marcie Fallek after my dog had been diagnosed with an ‘untreatable’ cancer and given two to three months to live. With her care he lived another two years. Reading how Dr. Fallek broke free of the conventional vet world and found the courage to pursue holistic healing despite economic consequences is not only illuminating; it’s inspiring.” —Michelle Giancola, animal rescuer

“We don’t often consider the root causes of things; we simply want a cure. But in Dr. Fallek’s journey, we see that miracles are indeed everywhere when we take a different approach. This page-turner opened my eyes to a new way of caring for my pets. Dr. Fallek’s healings are awe-inspiring. If you have a four-legged friend, you have to get your paws on this book and read it for yourself!” —Jessica DiDonato, certified holistic nutritionist