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Jack L. Kennedy Reviews Joe’s Books

Renowned educational writer Jack L. Kennedy reviews
three of Joe’s books for The Joplin Independent

I simply love the way Jack L. Kennedy writes. And, obviously, I love what he has to say about our books :). We’ve had more than our share of incredible reviews but Mr. Kennedy, more than any other critic, understands at every level exactly what I was trying to accomplish. And he is such a pleasure to read. – Joe

Review: The Soul of a Horse – Life Lessons from the Herd

by Jack L. Kennedy

Several years ago, a little girl growing up with her big brothers in a farm town suburb of Kansas City met a horse.

She would tell stories of the part-Arabian, part Shetland for years. How he used to be an entertainer of children in the big city. How her horse knew that one neighbor girl was suitable for bucking off his otherwise hospitable back. There were many tales of how much the fortunate horse named Lucky loved the fortunate little girl that rode him.

This lover of horses is my wife Dorothy Joann. She is the kind of person to whom Joe Camp has dedicated his new book.

As a young girl she would not know this author-trainer. He did not come along until years later after creating Benji, the beloved canine of movie and book fame. But Dorothy Joann and Joe share a love for horses and what horses teach us, while we other humans only think we are teaching them.

To say too much about Camp’s compelling book The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd (Crown Publishing) would be to spoil much of the beauty and simplicity of the story. It is about how to train horses, and love and care for them. That’s what the imprint from Harmony Books claims. But that kind of summary, based upon the main title, is deceptive.

Yes, this is a warm, cleanly-written and simply but powerfully-drawn book about how to understand and raise horses. But it is so much more that it deserves a voyage of discovery when the reader has plenty of time to ponder how things fit together, how we learn, why we do what we do, and how much caring and patience outweigh discipline and over-direction.

Camp provides a central clue in a simple paragraph that begins the book: “Often, in the evening,” he says, “when the stresses of the day are weighing heavy, I pack it in and head out to the pasture. I’ll sit on my favorite rock, or just stand, with my shoulders slumped, head down, and wait. It’s never long before I feel the magical tickle of whiskers against my neck, the elixir of warm breath across my ear, a restoring rub against my cheek. I have spoken their language and they have responded. And my problems have vanished. This book is for everyone who has never experienced this miracle.”

He unfolds his love affair with horses gradually, telling how he and his wife Kathleen took in their first equine friend, then another, then another. The bulk of the book deals with what he learned and how transferable it is to humans, if we will listen: teaching and training with love, patience, understanding of individual worth, an absence of fear, an appreciation of different environments, a willingness to try and try again. Each animal is an experience, and the Camps learn something from them all.

There are many lessons in the book, no matter what kind of herd you happen to be a part of and being a herd member does not mean you (oops, the horses) must lose all of your individuality.

The tightly-written, simply-designed chapters often read like short stories that flow from the heart, not just from the corral. Along the trail the reader learns that barriers can be good things, even instructive; that not all creatures learn the same way; that affection gets better results than dictation. Chapters that deal with mistreatment and the unnecessary use of horseshoes also have a human connection.

Unfortunately, Dorothy Joann did not have Camp’s book to study when she first mounted Lucky years ago, yet like the relationships described by Camp, she and Lucky learned to understand each other and operate as an affectionate unit.

That’s not a bad lesson or two for anyone in the herd.

Review: The Soul of a Horse Blogged – The Journey Continues

by Jack L. Kennedy

Joe Camp knows dogs and did well as the creator and producer of Benji movies a few years ago. Joe Camp knows and loves horses, too. He went into seven printings with The Soul of a Horse–Life Lessons from the Herd, a mixture of autobiography, prayer, insight and horse and dog raising skills. Now from 14 Hands Press, Camp has produced The Soul of a Horse BLOGGED–The Journey Continues.

Camp has a feel, a heart, a sense of perception that compels the reader to see the relationship between man and animal, between the physical and emotional forces that compete with each other to make life rewarding and motivating. Camp has become something of a master at telling us what can be learned from animals, in this case specifically horses, without making us realize we have been educated, and, that is, perhaps, the mark of a real teacher.

So if you simply love the outdoors and horses (or you just cannot believe a Hollywood guy can successfully transition to a rural life down South), then read “BLOGGED” on that level. You will find the screen storyteller’s sense for dialog and scene setting intact, the emotion evident, even if the style is less fluid and the plot more overt than “Soul.”

There is another side to Joe and his wife, beyond the raising of horses. The book deals with life, death, love, caring and questioning. He has underlined again in a rather quiet way how much we can learn from the patience, perception and peace raising good horses requires.

In reference to the latest book, Camp writes, “This book is truly the continuation of our learning journey.” He says that discovering the mysteries of the horse is a never-ending journey, but the rewards are an elixir. The soul prospers from sharing, caring, relating and fulfilling. Nothing can make a person feel better than doing something for another being. Not cars. Not houses. Not facelifts. Not blue ribbons or trophies. And there is nothing more important in life than love. Not money. Not status. Not winning. Try it and you will understand what I mean. Apply it to your horses, and your life.

If you want to continue to believe that Benji the movie was all about a cute little dog, go ahead… or that Camp’s tales are simply about how to raise horses. But remember about why he writes “horse books.” Then, perhaps, you will understand not just what the soul of a horse is but the soul of a man named Camp.

Review: Who Needs Hollywood

by Jack L. Kennedy

A wise elder once said, “You can’t tell a book by its cover.”

He or she must have been referring to Who Needs Hollywood.

If you want or expect a namedropping foray through Tinsel Town, or a nice cute tale about dogs by the guy in 1974 who forged the first Benji movie almost with his bare hands, you won’t be too disappointed as author Joe Camp does throw in a few names and battles with stereotypical Hollywood forms and other more conventional devices.

But the Hollywood glamour days are almost secondary, the theatrical drama virtually anti-climactic. In a strange, strong, compelling sense, the book is not about the making of a Hollywood movie. It is about faith….having faith in what you can do, in hanging on.

It also is a love story, for Joe’s first wife Carolyn, a college sweetheart who died too young but believed in him and for his present wife Kathleen. It is about strength and memories and family and remembering what his dad taught him about talent and perseverance long before he approached movie making. It is about the importance of little things like trust, observation, caring, really observing, questioning, mentoring, and doing something one believes in with someone one cares about, not just making money for the sake of the coins collected. It is not a pompous, presumptive, egocentric piece about success on the surface but more about feeling and finding and forming. Camp’s previous best seller, The Soul of a Horse used a similar approach: horse training as a way to explore the real human soul.

“Hollywood” begins with the account of fledgling ad-agency-types in Dallas, who more or less led by Camp, believed in themselves. They hung in there, they honed their craft. Benji (inspired by one of Camp’s pets) and other ideas for stories kept them going. It was not easy to sell an unconventional dog story or to convince others that the dog could act and draw in others with his warmth–but that dog did.

Camp occasionally gives us some clues about himself and his motivation for life, not just a springboard for screenplays and books. He writes, for example, “Given a choice, I simply prefer to believe, rather than doubt, what people tell me. I prefer faith to suspicion. So, I tend to thwart what little intuition I might have with an assumption that people are largely caring, honest, intelligent and understanding.”

Sometimes, we literally have trouble seeing things from others’ points of view. It was hard to convince potential backers that Benji could act, that he was the star. A Dallas newspaper reviewer never mentioned the pooch when on the set to do a story; “big people” had to be the star.” Camp, however, finally sold the idea that emotions and feelings can be transmitted and revealed via a small canine.

Camp admits to having misjudged himself and the human spirit a few times since that first movie down in Texas or his first motivating, supportive talk with his dad. The conscientious reader wanting much more than the typical Hollywood celebrity story need not despair or search any longer. He or she will find it in what Camp has written.

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The entire story of our journey with horses (at least through early 2014) is told in the two books that follow: the national best seller The Soul of a Horse – Life Lessons from the Herd  and its sequel Born Wild – The Soul of a Horse.

And what a story it is as two novices without a clue stumble and bumble their way through the learning process so that hopefully you won’t have to. If you haven’t read both of these books already please do because with that reading, I believe, will come not just the knowledge of discovery but the passion and the excitement to cause you to commit to your journey with horses, to do for the horse without waiver so that your relationship and experience will be with loving, happy and healthy horses who are willing partners and who never stop trying for you. Horses like ours. 

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“Joe Camp is a master storyteller.” – The New York Times
“One cannot help but be touched by Camp’s love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject.” – Michael Korda, The Washington Post
“Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story. His books are must-reads for those who love animals of any species.” – Monty Roberts – Author of New York Timers Best-seller The Man Who Listens to Horses
“Camp’s tightly-written, simply-designed and powerfully drawn chapters often read like short stories that flow from the heart.” Jack L. Kennedy – The Joplin Independent
“Joe Camp is a gifted storyteller and the results are magical. Joe entertains, educates and empowers, baring his own soul while articulating keystone principles of a modern revolution in horsemanship.” – Rick Lamb – TV/Radio host – The Horse Show
“One cannot help but be touched by Camp’s love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject.” – Michael Korda, The Washington Post – See more at: https://thesoulofahorse.com/blog/the-books-of-joe-camp/born-wild-the-soul-of-a-horse/#sthash.6KJjzSLr.dpuf
“One cannot help but be touched by Camp’s love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject.” – Michael Korda, The Washington Pos – See more at: https://thesoulofahorse.com/blog/the-books-of-joe-camp/born-wild-the-soul-of-a-horse/#sthash.6KJjzSLr.dpuf
“One cannot help but be touched by Camp’s love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject.” – Michael Korda, The Washington Pos – See more at: https://thesoulofahorse.com/blog/the-books-of-joe-camp/born-wild-the-soul-of-a-horse/#sthash.6KJjzSLr.dpuf

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  • 2d-Two Mustangs from the Wild and their First Trip into a New Paddock
  • Day 1 with Noelle – Loading at the BLM in Reno
  • Day 18- Don't Ask for Patience. God Will Give You a Horse!
  • Day 46 with Noelle
  • Day 70 with Noelle
  • Ginger Kathren's The Cloud Foundation
  • ISPMB
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on Vimeo
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on YouTube

Natural Lifestyle

  • 1-The Soul of a Horse Blog
  • 2-The Soul of a Horse Trailer
  • 2c-First Romp in the Pasture for Saffron and Firestorm
  • 3: Our Paddock Paradise – What We Did, How We Did It, and Why
  • 6: Our Rescue Miss Mouse – Two Years Later
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on Vimeo

Natural Training

  • 1-The Soul of a Horse Blog
  • 2a-Relationship First!
  • 2b-Here We Go Again – Our Second Pregnant Mustang
  • Imagine a Horse
  • Monty Roberts' Equus Online University
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on Vimeo

Recommended Links

  • 1-The Soul of a Horse Blog
  • 2b-Benji Website
  • 9a-Rick Lamb Interviews Joe
  • Cowboy Dressage with Debbie & Eitan Halachmy
  • Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
  • Eddie Drabek
  • Ginger Kathren's The Cloud Foundation
  • Horses of Proud Spirit Sanctuary
  • Imagine a Horse
  • ISPMB
  • Joe on Twitter
  • Mark Taylor
  • Monty Roberts' Equus Online University
  • Pete Ramey's Website

Relationship

  • 1-The Soul of a Horse Blog
  • 2-The Soul of a Horse Trailer
  • 2a-Relationship First!
  • 2b-Here We Go Again – Our Second Pregnant Mustang
  • 2d-Two Mustangs from the Wild and their First Trip into a New Paddock
  • Day 46 with Noelle
  • Day 70 with Noelle
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on Vimeo
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on YouTube

Terrific Horse Rescue Organizations

  • Animal Rescue League of Iowa
  • Horses of Proud Spirit Sanctuary

Terrific Pet Adoption Centers and Support

  • Animal Rescue League of Iowa
  • Helen Woodward Animal Center

Wild Horses

  • 1-The Soul of a Horse Blog
  • 2b-Here We Go Again – Our Second Pregnant Mustang
  • 2d-Two Mustangs from the Wild and their First Trip into a New Paddock
  • Day 1 with Noelle – Loading at the BLM in Reno
  • Day 46 with Noelle
  • Ginger Kathren's The Cloud Foundation
  • ISPMB
  • The Soul of a Horse Channel on Vimeo
  • Q&A with Joe
  • Our Former Place – The Birthplace of The Soul of a Horse
  • Our New Place in Middle Tennessee
  • Television & Radio Interviews
  • Read About the Houston Mounted Police Patrol – 40 Horses Working the Streets – All Barefoot!
  • Jack L. Kennedy Reviews Joe’s Books
  • The Soul of a Horse on Facebook

Joe & Kathleen

Barely eight years ago Joe and Kathleen Camp entered the world of horses without a horse or a clue and very quickly found their questions steering them into uncharted and controversial waters on a collision course with the ultimate discovery that most “domestic” horses in the world are being kept and cared for in a manner that is diametrically contradictory to their genetic design. Since that moment they have both become passionate advocates for change.

Kathleen is a lawyer specializing in litigation and is now teaching American Literature at The Webb School. Joe created the international canine superstar Benji and wrote, produced, and directed all five of the Benji movies and various television programs. His recent book The Soul of a Horse is a national best seller and in its ninth printing.

Even with all the accomplishments and media exposure, Camp is still in awe of his own success. “Inside, I’m still a kid sitting in a dark theater in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching Disney’s ‘Song of the South’ or reading books like the Black Stallion with happy tears rolling down my cheeks,” he says. “To be able to bringt that kind of happiness to others is very special.”

For more, click on the About Joe & Kathleen link in the header bar above.

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