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So writes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen about her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau. With her trademark wisdom and humor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau's, and on the lessons she's learned by watching him: to roll with the punches, to take things as they come, to measure herself not in terms of the past or the future but of the present, to raise her nose in the air from time to time and, at least metaphorically, holler, "I smell bacon!"
Of the dog that once possessed a catcher's mitt of a mouth, Quindlen reminisces, "There came a time when a scrap thrown in his direction usually bounced unseen off his head. Yet put a pork roast in the oven, and the guy still breathed as audibly as an obscene caller. The eyes and ears may have gone, but the nose was eternal. And the tail. The tail still wagged, albeit at half-staff. When it stops, I thought more than once, then we'll know."
Heartening and bittersweet, Good Dog. Stay. honors the life of a cherished and loyal friend and offers us a valuable lesson on our four-legged family members: Sometimes an old dog can teach us new tricks.
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"This book was given to me when Wile E. died. It is a lovely essay for all the animal lovers out there as well as a beautiful commentary on family life in general. Very nice. Note: if your animal companion has recently died- get the Kleenex box."
— Felicia (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Anna Quindlen celebrates the visceral love we feel for our canine companions.
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A New York Times bestseller
Good Dog. Stay. Listener Reviews
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" A very good read for a dog lover. Very good pictures with a lot of emotions. Talks about what dogs share in our lives! "
— Cindy, 2/17/2014 -
" a sentimental book for the sentimental dog owner. "
— Anne, 2/16/2014 -
" Nice photographs but weak story. Would not recommend. "
— Alicia, 2/13/2014 -
" I listened to the audiobook. "
— Lauretta, 2/12/2014 -
" Thoughtful book about the joy dogs give to our lives. "
— Sally, 2/5/2014 -
" I also listened to Quindlen read it (book on tape) which was moving. Any pet owner would relate to this book, but be forewarned, it might be so relatable that the sadness is overwhelming. "
— Patricia, 1/30/2014 -
" A quick read. I literally read it in a day during quick cigarette breaks I took at work. Not as good as some of the other "dog books" but still a good memoir about a dog. "
— Kelly, 1/20/2014 -
" Nice read for a dog lover - it's pretty much an essay in a small book with a ton of pictures, so a good book to either give as a gift or borrow from the library... "
— Christine, 1/16/2014 -
" a real dog person's book. i laughed and cried. i even picked out a couple of cute dogs that i wouldn't mind having. "
— Debbie, 1/9/2014 -
" very short and a tear jerker. Must read if you have a dog. Took me 20 minutes and a couple kleenex! "
— Danielle, 1/6/2014 -
" My 20th adult book for 2007! I met my goal! Thank you, Santa for bringing a short one! (You should have included a pack of kleenexes with it!) "
— Mary, 12/29/2013 -
" This book could be about,how he is wheel-barreled up the steps,gray mussel, a little over weight,but the best dog in the world! A great story for any dog owner. "
— Jim, 12/22/2013 -
" Sweet.......... "
— Denidevine, 12/21/2013 -
" Short. Sweet. Tear jerker. "Read" this one on CD, read by the author. Her sarcastic tone was great and made it an enjoyable read/listen. "
— Carrie, 12/14/2013 -
" Quick read, very moving. "
— Martha, 12/9/2013 -
" Quick, cute, well- written. Any dog owner can relate. "
— Rachel, 9/30/2013 -
" fantastic writer, cute, quick read for dog people. "
— Tess, 7/11/2013 -
" what a gem of a book! "
— Kate, 2/9/2013 -
" This book is a super quick read, half of it is pictures. It makes you wish your own dog would never die. "
— Kayla, 1/23/2013 -
" I was disappointed.....the text is too short. I found it to be kind of cold. "
— Lisa, 12/6/2012 -
" Absolutely great story of love and absolutely well written!! A very quick read. Get ready to cry! "
— Mona, 11/30/2012 -
" A little book, big on impact, like most memories of our favorite dogs. Quindlan gave this memoir to her dog of 15 years the love and attention she's given to all her projects. "
— Jan, 8/4/2012 -
" Very short book. More like a short story. I wish there was a "this is a sad story" disclaimer before I read it. I like Katz's books better, he says "No dogs die in this book" I don't care if it is a spoiler. "
— Thebestdogmom, 7/28/2012 -
" Great short book for dog lovers "
— Dorothy, 11/11/2011 -
" Any dog lover should read this book! Get a tissue! "
— Lisa, 8/24/2011 -
" If you have a dog that has grown up with your kids and family; this book says it all. In just 96 pages I was brought to tears! This is a must read for dog lovers! "
— Janet, 6/26/2011 -
" I read this in 2 hours and was crying the whole time. A must read if you have an old dog in your family. "
— Sara, 4/8/2011 -
" Any dog lover should read this book! Get a tissue! "
— Lisa, 3/29/2011 -
" loved it. a quick read. anyone who owns (ed) , loves (ed) a dog...or 2...or 3 hahaha ---should read. Funny, touching. "
— Maria, 3/24/2011 -
" Great short book for dog lovers "
— Dorothy, 3/3/2011 -
" I cried reading this book...and not in a bad way! "
— Kathie, 2/28/2011 -
" A <strong>very</strong> quick but enjoyable read, especially if you're a dog owner. "
— Maureen, 2/2/2011 -
" My mom read this to me and we loved it. "
— Milo, 10/28/2010 -
" Five minute read but if you've ever loved a dog (especially a Labrador)it's a sweet tearjerker. Lots of great dog pix too. One pix looks just like my black lab Dakota (we lost her last fall) and his niece, our 7-year old yellow lab Guinivere. "
— Jo, 10/7/2010 -
" A touching, sensitive and funny tribute to a family dog. <br/> "
— Mark, 8/2/2010
About Anna Quindlen
Anna Quindlen is the author of many acclaimed books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Rise and Shine and One True Thing, an Oprah Book Club Selection, among others.