I’ve encountered some mixed reviews of this book, but…
I loved it.
I really did. I couldn’t put it down. It was light-hearted but very touching. Yes, it’s completely anthropomorphic, but I adored the voice of the dog and all the tiny little doggy details that he captured. He must have spent hours just observing dogs in several different types of situations because he nailed so many dog behaviors and mannerisms.
If you haven’t heard about this book yet, the gist is that a puppy tries to understand his purpose in life. The book is a tear-jerker: Throughout his explorations, he dies and is reborn while continuing to look for his purpose.
It’s a darling book. The puppy’s voice is open, honest, curious, and just a little bit selfish. It’s wonderful. But on a deeper level, the author tackles several big animal-welfare issues in a totally covert way. You’ll never look at your dog in the same way again!
Because I loved this book so much, I want everyone to read it! 🙂 So I’m giving away two copies.
To enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (this post only) between now and tomorrow, Friday 11/5 at 5 pm EST.
- I will draw two winners from the comments using random.org.
- Winners will be announced Saturday morning and will have one week to claim the prize or I’ll draw for new winners.
Happy reading!
H says
11•04•10 at 12:20 pmI have given you the Doggie Bloggie Award. Come and get if you are interested.
sally derevan says
11•04•10 at 12:21 pmI’d love to read it!
Mayzie says
11•04•10 at 12:25 pmOh, how exciting! Count us in!
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
Heather says
11•04•10 at 12:33 pmI would love to read this book! I’m a little scared that it’s a tearjerker, since I’m a crybaby anyway, but I still think I would love it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Kristine says
11•04•10 at 1:14 pmLike Heather, I am a total crybaby and I’ve yet to read a book about a dog that didn’t make me bawl my eyes out. Since I do most of my reading on the bus, this can be embarrassing. But it’s a happy kind of crying so I really hope I win!
Erica says
11•04•10 at 2:20 pmOoh! Me! Me! I would love to read this book!
Sara M says
11•04•10 at 2:39 pmWould love to win!
Jessica says
11•04•10 at 3:49 pmThanks for the giveaway! I’d like to win!
Carol Wong says
11•04•10 at 5:09 pmI don’t care if it is anthropomorphioc either. If it makes you cry and laugh, then it is a good book. Would love to read this one. Have you read
Have you read ‘Bad to the Bone’ by Bo Hoefinger? I love that book.
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Scoop says
11•04•10 at 5:15 pmOhhh! I love anthropomorphizing animals…if you haven’t noticed 🙂
Two Pitties in the City says
11•04•10 at 7:42 pmI had seen this at Borders and was interested. It’s good to hear that it is an interesting read.
Pink Daisy Dog says
11•04•10 at 7:47 pmWould love to be in the drawing!!! Sounds like a great read 🙂
Lori [According to Gus] says
11•04•10 at 8:18 pmCount me in for the drawing please! It’s getting chilly in South Texas and Gus and I would love to snuggle up and read a good book!
Meg R says
11•04•10 at 10:31 pmSounds like another good dog book!
Norm says
11•04•10 at 10:42 pmMy wife and I would love to read this one!
Carla Pullum says
11•04•10 at 10:54 pmI love to read this book even with my dog!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com