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Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog Audiobook
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In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.
As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones—which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world’s oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when it’s okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.)
Lessons from Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that’s “touching and sentimental, but there’s still a laugh on every page” (Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age.
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"Barry shares with readers a love letter for a dog, a frame for his hilarious thoughts, a missive that wonderfully cradles the delightful abundance of off-topic topics that make his books so much fun to read. And yet there’s a difference here, one that’s really sweetly pronounced. In Lessons from Lucy, Barry seems more introspective than in his other books, letting readers in on his regrets, biggest peeves, and missed opportunities. His humor pokes great fun, but it feels like it might be fragile too, which gives it a sense of wistfulness. Is that because of an old dog? Or is it because of the book’s final chapter? You won’t know until you go fetch Lessons from Lucy. And then… sit.” — Bookworm Sez"
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“Lessons from Lucy is extremely funny…These are very lively life lessons even for the canine-impaired.”
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“We couldn’t stop laughing.”
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“A little gem…Barry makes a compelling case for gratefulness every single day.”
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“Parts of Lucy are touching and sentimental, but there’s still a laugh on every page.”
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“Barry narrates himself, which turns out to be an excellent idea…Barry injects just the right amount of self-deprecation into the humor…Like every other Barry audiobook, Lessons from Lucy is a joy to hear. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“Delightful…witty and wise.”
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Barry’s anecdotes gave me belly laughs of recognition.... The book is easy to digest, enjoyable to read and good for you (you know what they say about laughter triggering endorphins). Barry’s humor knows no borders, and even the canine-ambivalent can give it two paws up.” — Boomer Magazine
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An outrageously funny book in which Barry touches on all the things readers have come to love about his unique brand of slightly curmudgeonly, self-deprecating, stream of consciousness humor. Try as you might, however, it is hard to escape the fact that Lessons From Lucy is deep, sweet and downright touching.” — The Bark
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All the classic trappings of beloved Florida humorist Dave Barry are here—the dad jokes, the wry observations, the charming self-sabotage... But there’s also something gentler at work in this ode to Barry’s patient mutt named Lucy—the effect of a dog who loves unconditionally.” — Garden & Gun
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A gently life-affirming take on the things that dogs can teach us written in Dave’s genuinely inimitable — though everyone… tries — style.” — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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Laugh-out-loud hilarious.” — BookTrib
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An instruction manual on how to live happy, healthy and heartily well into your 70s and beyond.” — Palm Beach Post
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Thoughtful and highly personal, the reflections of a man who wants to live his life a little better than he has in the past.” — Deseret News
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Whether it’s learning to let go of anger or living in the present, we could all take a page from Lucy.” — New York Post
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In his latest book, Dave Barry, Florida’s premier funnyman, continues to dispense his unique brand of wisdom and philosophy... As usual, along the way, he will have you howling with laughter.” — Florida Times-Union
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Dog lovers will howl with laughter at humorist Dave Barry’s advice book on living your best life by following the examples of his sweet senior rescue dog.” — Dogster
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Barry’s signature sarcasm and dry wit is on display throughout.... An effortless reading experience for dog lovers and Barry fans alike.” — Publishers Weekly
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[Barry] has a knack for interweaving seemingly unrelated experiences together to extract meaning from the most random situations....” — Erickson Tribune
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Astute advice about growing older rolled into a blanket of classic Barry humor... The lessons are filled with the author's signature brand of quirky, sometimes-sarcastic humor... Even for those who are not as enamored by dogs as the author, his gentle wisdom seeps through.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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A #1 Amazon.com bestseller in Mid-Life Managment
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New York Times bestseller
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A Booklist Editors’ Choice of Best Audiobooks of the Year
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About Dave Barry
Dave Barry is the author of more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Lessons from Lucy, Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys, Dave Barry Turns 40, and Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up. A wildly popular syndicated columnist, he won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for commentary.