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 Excellent book July 17, 2008
I read this book in one sitting and could not put it down. Of course dog lovers (like me) will love this book, however, I also gave it to my wife to read (who is not a dog lover) to give her insight on why I am so emotionally attached to my dogs. I think Levine is an excellent writer (even though I disagree with EVERY aspect of his politics) and I would highly recommend this book. I think this book can be especially cathartic to anyone who recently has lost a pet.
 I couldn't give this book away. July 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this book to read on a trip. The first few chapters were brutal: I was in tears, and couldn't even look up at the stewardess as she passed by with pretzels and drinks. I read on. By the time I was finished, I decided the book was not going to remain in my library: TOO DEPRESSING, TOO HOPELESS, TOO MEANINGLESS. I am a dog lover. Yes, I laughed and cried through " Marley and Me" -- but LIFE WENT ON. Since the book got such good ratings from other readers, I decided it must just be ME. When I arrived at the airport of my destination, I found a couple with a dog! I ran up to them, got my "dog fix", and then offered them the book. The husband said, "Don't give me that book! It's depressing!! I don't want it!!!!" So I was forced to leave it at the hotel with the Gideon Bible. Whoever finds the book and gets through it may find the Bible helpful in their hour of need.
 I just didn't care for it July 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just didn't care for this book. I received this book as a christmas gift. I work at a dog daycare, so it is safe to say that I really love dogs. However, I did not feel connected to the dog in this book at all. The author wrote about his dogs as though they were saints. Come on, we love our animals, but they are not perfect. It's all those little quirks that make them memorable and special. In addition to the lack of character description, I felt like Levin's writing was poor. The sentences were constantly short and unnecessary. So much of his diction and descriptions added nothing to the story. This novel was not worth sharing or reading. Now don't get me wrong, any time an animal dies it is heartbreaking. To this day I can not think of my sweet Norman and not shed a tear, but this book was just not a proper tribute to a dog that supposedly touched this man's life.
 A Great Read July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very touched with this story. For anyone who has ever loved and lost a pet it will touch your heart.
for all of us who LOVE dogs - June 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book should be read by everyone who has loved a pet. The book takes thru the circle of life, embracing the journey and making us feel we are there. Every feeling the author shares becomes ours. The book reminds us it is okay to have loved and lost, if not we would, as Garth Brooks says "would have missed the dance" - as we enter into a pet relationship we are glad we are not thinking of how it might end, if we were we would probably pass, and oh, how much we and that pet would have missed.
Thank you Mr. Levin for sharing your journey.
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