TOUCHED BY A RABBIT: A Treasury of Stories about Rabbits and their People offers 39 entertaining and unique answers to that question.

This eclectic collection contains tales that are funny, tragic, and deeply thought-provoking. Each chapter provides insight into the deep emotional bond that can form between rabbits and their humans while providing a unique glimpse into the joys and challenges facing humans who surrender their hearts to these enchanting but often misunderstood prey animals.

Writing styles range from tales carefully crafted by professional writers to the more casual and extemporaneous style used in online storytelling to stories “dictated” by the rabbits themselves. In the first group readers will find the story of an 18th century poet who shared his home with hares and stories of the editors’ personal experiences with rabbits, both wild and domestic. The second group includes imaginative views of inter-bunny relationships presented as an ongoing soap opera and a short clip from a Star Wars movie. The six stories in the third group include an overview of rabbit myth from around the world and five stories that show the unique style of the rabbit-author as well as personalities that are resilient, mischievous, optimistic, resourceful, and profoundly wise. All three groups of stories include deeply personal stories of joy, love, sacrifice, loss, and life-changing human experiences inspired by their rabbit companions.