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| Good Dog. Stay. | 
 enlarge | Author: Anna Quindlen
Publisher: Random House
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 9708
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1400067138
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.5403
EAN: 9781400067138
ASIN: 1400067138
Publication Date: November 20, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 As good as it gets November 24, 2007
28 out of 32 found this review helpful
In my world, an Anna Quindlen book about a dog is about as good as it gets.
This slim hardback, which includes charming photos of dozens of dogs, tells the story of Quindlen's black Labrador, Beau, about his life and death. It's a love story to dogs in general, and Beau in particular. Anyone who knows dogs will see truth in every paragraph, from the absurdity of praising basic bodily functions during housetraining to the ever-present wagging tail. She captures the essence of what a dog is. "When you say "Sit!" a cat rises and stalks out of the room. Most dogs will fall back on their haunches, vibrating slightly, their liquid eyes locked on yours."
The book traces the Quindlen children growing up as Beau grows older. In the end the grown kids make the final decision that it was cruel to keep their ailing pal alive. When the vet makes the final house call. Ms Quindlen has her arms around Beau's neck, whispering in his ear. "Yes, yes, you are the man," I murmured, "you are the best dog, yes, everything's going to be all right."
It took me a half hour to read, and my shirt is still damp from crying. I hugged my chocolate Lab and wrote this review. This is a great book.
Some times enough is enough ... November 24, 2007
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
For anyone who has had a dog ... you don't need a 5 inch think book to remind you what it felt like when your most unconditional friend was delighted you had returned home. The memories of relentless tennis ball catch, chasing squirrels for no good reason, and running in the back door just to be banished to the backyard - again. This quick read gets you back to those fond memories with another living creature ... fast. Well done.
Tony Brown - author "A Happy Guide to a Short Life"
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A Happy Guide to a Short Life: A Response to Ms Quindlen's Fine Book
 Short November 21, 2007
13 out of 18 found this review helpful
I opened the mailbox and finished reading this book in 20 minutes (and I am not a fast reader), I was hoping for a longer, more compelling read like My Dog Skip by Willie Morris. 50+ pages of the 82 were random photos of other dogs -not even labs- and although it was a charming eulogy of her dog, I felt anyone with a beloved dog that had died could have written with more emotion than this.
Honoring a hound with humor and sensitivity November 21, 2007
52 out of 57 found this review helpful
Anna Quindlen has written a succulent tribute to her beloved black Lab, Beau. It's funny, and fond, sentimentally delightful, a fitting honor to a dog who lived a long life.
There isn't any whining here. She makes you laugh as she recalls the pup who spent so many happy days and when he grew old could still get excited about the scent of pork roast in the oven.
When it was his time to go they said goodbye with dignity. The many photos of dogs enhance this pithy homage to a wonderful dog.
Quindlen is not adequately appreciated for her sense of humor. She is one of our leading literary stylists. This book will be treasured by many dog lovers.
First Class November 21, 2007
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
I couldn't wait for this book to come out. I got it from the store first thing today and it's even better than I expected. Anna Quindlen has a fantastic writing style and a way of drawing you deep into her thoughts; so much so that you become overwhelmed with feeling. I love the way she relates the love for her dog with real life philosophies. Just reading this book made me appreciate all the loved ones in my life even more (including my dog). At less than a hundred pages long it's a very quick and enjoyable read. It's now my favorite of all her works.
Another good book of philosophy is Understanding: Train of Thought.
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