Barbara Techel

Elkhart Lake United States

Education

I’m Barbara Techel and Joyful Paws represents what I’ve learned about life from my wheelchair-bound Dachshund Frankie, as well as other pets who have helped me along the way. They’ve helped answer thought provoking questions stirring in my soul such as… • What is this thing called life? • Who am I? • What is my purpose? • What brings me joy? • How can I give back to the world? • What will be my legacy? In my first upcoming (early 2013) adult nonfiction book, “Through Frankie’s Eyes: One Woman’s Journey to Her Authentic Self and the Dog on Wheels Who Led the Way” I share my story to encourage others to live with passion and authenticity and celebrate the human-an