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I came across this book at my local library, Woodland Public Library, in Woodland, California. I think it is wonderful. The poems are very accessible in that I can relate to the content without pondering the words. My kind of poetry. I am ordering one copy for me: I need to own this one so I can visit it again and again! And, I am ordering two to give away and share. Thank you to my public library for giving me this book! Imagine: it was published in 1996 but I just found it.
Anna Quindlen's story about the importance of a black labrador dog in the life of her family is so sweetly written. She writes with clarity on why dogs mean so much: their constant, non-judgmental presence through years of family changes. And, with a long life, what it is like to end the relationship. Her book helped me more than I can say. After 13 plus years with our dog, the day came when it was time for our pup to pass away. Anyone with a pet can find joy and comfort in the wisdom of her words.
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A Book of Luminous Things: An International Anthology of Poetry / by Czeslaw Milosz
Laureen, December 29, 2009
I came across this book at my local library, Woodland Public Library, in Woodland, California. I think it is wonderful. The poems are very accessible in that I can relate to the content without pondering the words. My kind of poetry. I am ordering one copy for me: I need to own this one so I can visit it again and again! And, I am ordering two to give away and share. Thank you to my public library for giving me this book! Imagine: it was published in 1996 but I just found it.Good Dog. Stay. by Anna Quindlen
Laureen, March 5, 2009
Anna Quindlen's story about the importance of a black labrador dog in the life of her family is so sweetly written. She writes with clarity on why dogs mean so much: their constant, non-judgmental presence through years of family changes. And, with a long life, what it is like to end the relationship. Her book helped me more than I can say. After 13 plus years with our dog, the day came when it was time for our pup to pass away. Anyone with a pet can find joy and comfort in the wisdom of her words.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)