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When Anne, a survivor of parental abuse who suffers from severe depression, falls in love with Milo, a dog with serious aggression issues, she finds herself unable to give up on him. Milo is dangerous, and Anne would never do anything to endanger her sons-but she also believes that everyone deserves a second chance.
About the author
Anne Abel is an author, storyteller, and influencer. Her first memoir,
Mattie, Milo, and Me (2024), about unwittingly rescuing an aggressive dog, was inspired by her Moth StorySLAM win in New York City. Her second memoir,
High Hopes, was inspired by her Moth StorySLAM win in Chicago. In January, 2025 she was featured in
Newsweek.com, “Boomer’s story about how she met her husband of 45 years captivates internet.” She holds an MFA from The New School for Social Research, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BS in chemical engineering from Tufts University. She has freelanced for multiple outlets over the course of her career.
Anne lives in New York City with her husband, Andy and their cavapoo puppy, Wendell. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok: @annesimaabel
Summary
When Anne, a survivor of parental abuse who suffers from severe depression, falls in love with Milo, a dog with serious aggression issues, she finds herself unable to give up on him. Milo is dangerous, and Anne would never do anything to endanger her sons—but she also believes that everyone deserves a second chance.
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