|
| Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Ted Kerasote
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $30.95
New (3) Used (3) from $29.85
Avg. Customer Rating:  168 reviews
Sales Rank: 297253
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 649
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.3
ISBN: 1410402754
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70929
EAN: 9781410402752
ASIN: 1410402754
Publication Date: November 14, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: very light shelfware, no writing, tight binding
|
| Customer Reviews:
Merle's Door August 11, 2008
Ever felt that your dog was so smart he/she could understand what you said and you could understand when the dog was trying to respond/communicate with you? If you've ever had a really close bond with your dog and feel your dog is more than 'just a dog', this book is a must read. The book is a captivating insight into the "interpersonal relationship" betweeen the author and the dog who 'adopted' him. It fully captures the love and 'interspecies' bond between Merle and the author.
Terrific light reading August 8, 2008
Heartwarming book for those of us who appreciate our spirited, independent dogs. Merle was very fortunate to encounter and befriend Ted Kerasote. I laughed, I cried, but most of all, I rooted for dogs everywhere to lead such wonderful, rich lives as Merle's.
Must read August 7, 2008
Excellently written book! And this one's not just for dog lovers but for anyone that is looking for a better understanding.... I will read this over and over again.
Thanks Merle August 4, 2008
I have so far read this book twice and unlike several reviewers I am not in the least bothered by style or content or flow or hidden angst (dirty old man indeed).
The fact of the matter is that Mr. Kersotes wrote a book about his best friend. He did it how he did it and to me it was great. The elements of a life lived aren't about linear flow, they have twists & turns and digressions. This book does too and given the subject matter I'd be kind of disappointed if it didn't.
The book was about the both of them, how they interacted and lived the expanse of a lifetime. The choices throughout the book were made by someone who loved his dog greatly and with the best intent weighed by his experiences and lifestyle. I can't and won't judge those decisions, I'm just glad he took the time to share such an adventure with the rest of us.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who has ever loved their dog through thick and thin. It will touch you in places that may still hurt and will remind you of what it means to be family with your pup.
Lastly, my dog Sam loves Big Bug Shuffle too (look up Merles dance music and you'll know what I mean)
Merle's Door August 4, 2008
I found this book to be information packed yet very readable and sometimes hard to put down. I would recommend it to anyone who owns a dog! Very good Read...
Denise Neilson
|
|
|
Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| |
