"One Good Dog is a wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story about two fighters—one a man, one a dog— hoping to leave the fight behind, who ultimately find their salvation in each other. Susan Wilson's clear and unflinching style is perfectly suited for her story that strips away the trappings and toys we all hide behind, and exposes our essential need to give and accept love in order to thrive."—Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain Adam March is a self-made "Master of the Universe." He has it all: the beautiful wife, the high-powered job, the glittering circle of friends. But there is a price to be paid for all these trappings, and the pressure is mounting—until the day Adam makes a fatal mistake. His assistant leaves him a message with three words:your sister called. What no one knows is that Adam's sister has been missing for decades. That she represents the excruciatingly painful past he has left behind. And that her absence has secretly tormented him all these years. When his assistant brushes off his request for an explanation in favor of her more pressing personal call, Adam loses it. And all hell breaks loose. Adam is escorted from the building. He loses his job. He loses his wife. He loses the life he's worked so hard to achieve. He doesn't believe it is possible to sink any lower when he is assigned to work in a soup kitchen as a form of community service. But unbeknownst to Adam, this is where his life will intersect with Chance. Chance is a mixed breed Pit Bull. He's been born and raised to fight and seldom leaves the dirty basement where he is kept between fights. But Chance is not a victim or a monster. It is Chance's unique spirit that helps him escape and puts him in the path of Adam. What transpires is the story of one man, one dog, and how they save each other—in ways they never could have expected.
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"I enjoyed this book. My initial impression was one of mediocre writing but as I stuck with it I was drawn into the story. As a veterinarian and the owner of a rescued pit bull I particularly enjoyed the chapters written from the dog's perspective. As with all animal stories more than one tear was shed during the reading of this book. The end felt somewhat rushed, a little chaotic and abrupt but brought relief and closure to a good story."
— Helen (4 out of 5 stars)
One Good Dog tells the eloquent truth about a brave-hearted dog and a broken-hearted man, the mystical ways they rescue each other. I was so moved by Susan Wilson's writing: her understanding of the lost, in the language of the wild.
— Luanne RiceOne Good Dog shows how animals teach us everything about hope, healing, and unconditional love. One Good Dog is a terrific book that held me from beginning to end!
— Iris JohansenNowhere can we see the potential for our own redemption more clearly than in the eyes of our dog. Susan Wilson illustrates this truth poignantly and beautifully in this story of second chances.
— Tami HoagAnybody who has ever loved a dog - or been "a pack of two," as Chance so aptly puts it - will love One Good Dog. This is the moving story of Adam March, a man who loses everything only to find something much greater, and it reminds us that it's animals that make us our most fully human. I hope Susan Wilson sits and stays - forever.
— Lisa ScottolineONE GOOD DOG EQUALS ONE GREAT BOOK!
— Rita Mae BrownOne Good Dog is a wonderful novel of healing and redemption. Chance, the four-legged healer and redeemer, will linger in your mind long after the story is done.
— Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Dog On ItOne Good Dog will make you cry, will make you laugh, will make you feel things more than you thought possible--and it will make you believe in second chances.
— Augusten BurroughsWorking and writing with Cesar Millan has taught me that no dog is unredeemable, no matter how horrendous its past. Susan Wilson's evocative and deeply moving novel reminds us that even the most unlikely human can also find redemption, sometimes, with a little help from a canine friend.
— Melissa Jo Peltier, New York Times bestselling co-author of Cesar’s Way“One Good Dog is a wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story about two fighters--one a man, one a dog--hoping to leave the fight behind, who ultimately find their salvation in each other. Susan Wilson's clear and unflinching style is perfectly suited for her story that strips away the trappings and toys we all hide behind, and exposes our essential need to give and accept love in order to thrive.
— Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain" This book was a good read and definitely tugs at your heart strings. It was nicely written to the effect that you could tell the different between Man and Dog. "
— Jamie, 2/14/2014" I liked this book, easy read good story about a CEO who cracks and has to start over. "
— Jill, 2/10/2014" I'll be honest...starts off a little slow...let me rephrase - Adam March (main human character) is a little (or a lot) hard to like at the beginning...so his part was a little slow to me. The chapters in the view from Chance were great. So glad I stuck through it...was a great work of dog fiction...and yes, you if you are a dog lover, promise you'll be sobbing at the end. Well worth the read! "
— Julie, 2/9/2014" 3.5 Stars.. This book is a similar theme to The Art of Racing in the Rain, but didn't pull me in until about halfway through the book. The dog Enzo in Racing in the rain is better developed, and Adam, the protagonist is really not likable until well into the book. It does get better if you are willing to stick with it! "
— Jerry, 2/9/2014" This was the first book I read from a dog's point of view & it is my absolute favorite! I am partial to this book mainly, I think, because I own a pitbull mix & know quite well the generalized reputation of these dogs. I loved the story of these two lost souls finding each other & how both of their lives changed so dramatically because of it. Would recommend it to dog lovers & not. "
— Beth, 2/1/2014" I really enjoyed this book on cd. "
— Georgina, 1/19/2014" This book started off slow for me and it was kind of frustrating waiting for the main character and the dog to finally find each other. But it really picked up and I planned on rating this book a 4 all the way until the end and then something happened that I thought was totally unnecessary and it still haunts me when I see the cover of this book. If I could rate this book by sections I would give the beginning a 3, the middle a 5 and the end a 2. The book actually had a good ending but that one part just really messed me up and I couldn't get over it. "
— Amanda, 1/18/2014" Didn't love this book. Kinda hokey and the main character's a bit of a douche "
— Menolly, 1/14/2014" Loved it, dog book! "
— Barbara, 1/13/2014" What a book!!!! Made me laugh,cry,mad as hell.It will made you believe in second "Chances"..and redemption. Narrated by the 2 main characters Adam & Chance,you get both sides... My "Hazel" is an adopted rescued,red nose pit bull,with a heart bigger than she is. "
— Linda, 1/6/2014" Wow! What a compelling read. Couldn't put it down. Two souls (one canine, one human) meant to be companions. "
— Cheri, 12/19/2013" My only complaint about this book was that I wish it had been longer....loved it. "
— Renée, 12/16/2013" This book has sat on the shelf for months here. I picked up the audio version. It is really good. "
— Amie, 12/13/2013" Good read, something light... enjoyed it. "
— Marcia, 12/4/2013" I didn't expect too much of this book because I was so impressed with The Art of Racing in the Rain. I was pleasantly surprised. The sory line was intersting and a double redemption is heartwarming. "
— Cheryl, 12/3/2013" Enjoyed even though some chapters are the dog talking. Pit bull meets depressed man meets fish store lady. Would give 3 1/2 stars if that was available. "
— Barbara, 12/1/2013" This was a good book - a bit slow to get going, but worth sticking with it. The best parts were the parts told from the perspective of Chance. It was a great story of redemption, both for Chance and for Adam. I'd recommend it to dog lovers everywhere. "
— Sandra, 8/15/2013" I couldn't put this one down, even though it's not the best book in the world. Simply written, with hateful characters, the voice of the dog in alternative chapters held me then and still haunts me now. "
— Linda, 7/26/2013" Maybe not the most likeable character and a bit predictable, but it was fun to read the chapters from the dog's perspective. "
— Stacey, 5/13/2013" Clever book, a quick and enjoyable read, written in alternating chapters from the human and canine perspective. A man who is in need of a second chance at life, and a dog who also needs a chance, find each other. It is heartwarming and a fun book. "
— Kathy, 4/26/2013" I loved this book - slow to start but well worth it! "
— Nancy, 1/26/2013" a FANTASTIC book on the power of what a pet can do to our lives. As a mom of an adopted rescue (bait dog in a pit ring) the chapters from the dogs point of view were sometimes hard to read, but so wonderful. "
— Kelley, 11/29/2012" Really good. Don't normally like books that talk from animals perspective, but this was great. "
— Amy, 10/19/2012" I cried and fretted and loved this book! "
— Angi, 10/4/2012" One Good Dog is a must read for animal, (dog lovers), It shows the true connection from man's soul to animal's soul. I found this book incredibly passionate, and just a great, great, great story. Susan Wilson has a genuine passion in her writing "
— Donna, 5/27/2012" Amazing book! Really helps to take a look at what society considers "throw always"! "
— Jenny, 5/26/2012" I never wanted this book to end. The story stays with you for a long time- "
— Shira, 4/28/2012" I expected the book to contain more about the emotional connection of Adam and Chance and more of the story written from Chances point of view. Having said that I really enjoyed this book. The lessons that Adam learns are something that we can all benefit from. The ending bought a tear to my eye. "
— Minx, 1/31/2012" I loved this book about a man and the dog he adopts that was a fighter bit bull. Some chapters are written by the dog and some by Adam, a successful businessman who, because of one outrageous act, falls to the bottom and loses everything. "
— Joan, 1/22/2012" I guess I'm a sucker for dog books. I loved this book and I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried at the end. "
— Cyndy, 9/14/2011" Good story and extremely sad. Lots of tissues needed!!! "
— Stephanie, 9/1/2011" A sweet story about a canine and a human that find each other by accident a form a forever bond. "
— Wendy, 5/13/2011" I wanted to love this book, I really tried to feel for the main character as well as the dog. Unfortunately it is no "The Art of Racing in the Rain". The voice of the dog was inconsistent. The last 30 pages were good but everything up to that was just so-so. "
— Carol, 5/11/2011" A bit of a tear jerker but great story about second chances and the bond between man & dog. "
— Karen, 5/9/2011" A friend had suggested this book and over rated it. It was good but not great! "
— Diane, 5/8/2011" Wonderful read. The characters were so true to life that I was completely involved. Recommend this highly to anyone who knows your life can change in an instant. "
— Patricia, 5/4/2011" Redemption by Dog... not the cute, fuzzy companion-type dog but a pitbull mix who fights for a living. Quick read with no surprises but some insights and some joys. "
— Judy, 5/3/2011" I love animal stories that have happy endings, so I liked this book. Even though it dealt with dog fighting and its horrors I still enjoyed reading it. "
— Deede, 5/1/2011" This book hit a little closer to home than I thought - for me, it was a tearjerker towards the end. Really a good story with a surprising ending. "
— Chantelle, 4/30/2011" I loved this book! I know, big surprise, because I'm a huge dog lover, but I was surprised by just how much I loved this book. Very well-crafted, believable characters, deftly plotted and structured. I loved it. "
— Amy, 4/28/2011" I loved this book. The first person telling from the point of view of the dog was different but really pulled the story together. "
— Michelle, 4/24/2011" I don't think I'll ever look at my dog the same way again. Great read. "
— Madhuri, 4/20/2011" I loved the story. I had tears falling into the book at the end. "
— Karen, 4/20/2011" I won this book on Goodreads First Reads. What a wonderful story. When I finished reading it, I passed it on to a friend and she and her children all read it and loved it. "
— Bev., 4/16/2011" This was an excellent book. Certain parts were very hard to read, but the characters (both man and dog) jumped out of the page and were real. "
— Stephanie, 4/14/2011" Out of the ones I've read so far I probably enjoyed this dog's tone of voice the best. There's that kind of streets smart thing going on with it. And I even managed to find myself interested in his human's progression as well. "
— Fiore777, 4/12/2011Susan Wilson is the author of twelve books, including Beauty, a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, which was made into a CBS-TV movie.
Fred Berman has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He is an actor of theater, film, and television whose credits include Broadway’s The Lion King, Law & Order, and Directing Eddie, among others. He was featured in Entertainment Weekly for his work on the Walking Dead audiobook series.
Christina Delaine is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and accomplished stage actress. Her theater credits include Jewtopia, the longest-running comedy in Off-Broadway history, and the title role in Antigone at both Portland Center Stage and Kentucky Repertory Theatre. She holds a BA degree from Dartmouth College and an MFA in acting from Brown University.