"Multiple hankies, dog lovers…this is an emotional read." –Library Journal
If there's been a theme in Justine Meade's life, it's loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her grey and black Sheltie – that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.
Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, they're living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in.
Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dog's instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether it's as Justine's partner, or just the ebb and flow of a family's rhythms, it's as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together.
Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong?
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"This is most definitely one of the best books I have ever read, and it does a god job of illustrating how the love of a pet can heal a wounded soul."
— Martha (5 out of 5 stars)
A superior entry in the growing genre of canine-centric fiction.
— BooklistThe Dog Who Danced simply can't be missed.
— The Augusta ChronicleI would unhesitatingly recommend this book to dog lovers and "non-dog" people alike
— BellaDogSusan Wilson dishes up another captivating story that will keep you hooked until the last page is turned.
— Modern Dog magazineA heartwarming tale.
— Publishers Weekly“If you are a dog lover looking for a good read, you should definitely pick up a copy...this is a heartfelt story.
— Phillyburg.com" For anyone who has loved a dog. Not extremely well-written, but definitely kept my interest. Story of love, loss, and coming to terms with both. "
— Bonnie, 6/9/2012Susan 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.