Barbara TechelBarbara Techel is the author of Through Frankie's Eyes, her first memoir, and two children's nonfiction books, Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog and Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby's House. Since 2007 Barbara has been advocating for dogswith Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and for dogs in wheelchairs. In August 2012, after the passing of her first wheelie dog, Frankie, she founded National Walk 'N Roll Dog Day and established The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. To date, the Frankie fund has granted over 55 wheelchairs to paralyzed dogs in need through the generous donations of others. Frankie's legacy also lives on through a special spot dedicated to her at a book garden for children in Sheboygan, Wisconsin called Bookworm Gardens. 208 - BARBARA TECHEL Barbara's journey with Frankie, and then Joie, has been featured in numerous books, articles and blogs. As well as, the special space where she writes called her Zen writing cottage, which has been featured on the websites of ABC, Today.com, and CBS. When not writing, Barbara enjoys encouraging women to tune into the whispers in their hearts, practicing yoga and meditation, reading, date nights with her husband, and spending time snuggling with her two dogs, Kylie and Gidget. Read More Read Less