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| Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Ted Kerasote
Publisher: Harcourt
Category: Book
List Price: $25.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 792
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0151012709
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7092
EAN: 9780151012701
ASIN: 0151012709
Publication Date: July 2, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Story and Educational too! February 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful story about a dog, yet it is also very factual and educational on communicating with your dog! I loved it and have recommended it to many of my Lab friends!
 Too Much Non-Dog Info February 18, 2008
0 out of 12 found this review helpful
I liked this book at first, but became frustrated as the story went on. The parts about Merle and his personality were fantastic. The story was blatently a middle aged man tooting his own horn about how fantastic his life was, how many women he had, how bitter he was about being dumped by a gorgeous younger woman, etc. Half way through the book he kept reminding me of a dirty old man, and eventually made it so I couldn't finish the last 50 pages. The author takes every chance to point out how new age and fantastic he is, when really, I don't care. I want to hear about the dog's point of view, not a middle aged writer.
Beautifully written...incredible February 9, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
After finishing Merle's Door late last night, I find I still cannot stop thinking about it. Never in my life have I read such a beautifully written account of a life - canine or human. I can only wish to one day experience a friendship like the one that exsisted between Ted and Merle. The last paragraph grabbed me and still hasn't let go. I advise anyone, dog lover or not, to read this book. It is worth it simply to understand the meaning behind one simple phrase - "Ha-ha! I dance!" There is not doubt in my mind that I will go straight home tonight and begin the adventure with Ted and Merle all over again...and I cannot wait.
Serendipity February 8, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Merle's Door is an amazing story of two extraordinary beings whose paths crossed serendipitously. I feel honored I had the opportunity to share their lives. This is a story that needs/deserves to be read. You will never experience another like it.
Funny, sad book February 8, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was one of those books that makes you laugh out loud but then has you sobbing in the end. Kerasote really nailed the relationship he and Merle had and then interspersed the story with informative things that gave you alot to think about. I have to say that this is one of the best books that I have read in awhile and I am an avid reader who always has a book by my side. Plus, I am a dog person so this really hit home. Truly worth reading....
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