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Walking in Circles Before Lying Down

by Merrill Markoe

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ISBN13: 9780812975468
ISBN10: 0812975464
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Dawn Tarnauers life isnt exactly a success story. Already twice divorced, the young Californian is too busy job-hopping to start a career, her current boyfriend insists on living “off the grid,” her Life Coach sister perpetually interferes with incomprehensible affirmations, her eccentric mother is busy promoting the culmination of her lifes work: The Every Holiday Tree, and her father is ending his brief third marriage while scheduling two dates for the same night.

Dawns only source of security and comfort, it seems, is Chuck, a pit-bull mix from the pound. So, when her boyfriend announces that hes leaving her for another woman, a despairing Dawn turns to Chuck for solace.

“I should have said something sooner,” Chuck confides, as he tries to console her. “Couldnt you smell her on his pants?” Dawn is stunned. Its one thing to talk to your pets, but what do you do when they start talking back? Its not just Chuck, either; she can hear all dogs–and mans best friend has a lot to say. The ever-enthusiastic Chuck offers his tried-and-true advice on the merits of knocking over garbage and strewing it everywhere, auxiliary competitive peeing etiquette, and the curative powers of tossing a ball. Doubtful of her own sanity, Dawn considers that, in the ways of life and love, it might be better to trust Chucks doggie instincts instead of her own.

Filled with sharp wit, biting humor, and canine conversation that would make Doctor Dolittles jaw drop, Merrill Markoes engaging, cleverly written novel is about the confusing search for love and the divine acts of dog.

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About the Author

Emmy Awardwinning writer Merrill Markoe has authored three books of humorous essays and the novel Its My F---ing Birthday, as well as co-authoring (with Andy Prieboy) the novel The Psycho Ex Game. She has worked as a radio host and a TV correspondent, and has written for television, movies, and a delightful assortment of publications. She lives in Los Angeles, if you can call that living.

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Catlenox, December 25, 2008 (view all comments by Catlenox)
As a both a dog lover and someone who appreciates good writing, "Walking in Circles Before Lying Down" was delightfully satisfying. I read it cover to cover in one sitting. I've been snowed in for the past 12-days, so the book's hilarity and wit was also a welcome relief to "cabin-fever." I recommend it as an easy, up-lifting, fun read.
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Barbara Stone, January 23, 2008 (view all comments by Barbara Stone)
This is one of the funniest novels I've ever read. Anyone who's loved a dog will be able to hear their dog's thoughts in this book. I always knew my dogs thought I was a bit of a dolt, but it's endearing that they love me, despite that. Wonderful story of a human who screws up her life repeatedly and the dogs who talk to her.
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plum88, September 30, 2007 (view all comments by plum88)
The author has an amazingly funny comedy bit on the last four minutes of a This American Life episode called "Break Up": www.thisamericanlife.org

I haven't read the book yet, but if it's as funny as this comedy sketch, I know I won't be disappointed!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780812975468
Author:
Markoe, Merrill
Publisher:
Villard Books
Subject:
Humorous
Subject:
Dogs
Subject:
Love stories
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Humor : General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20070831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
270
Dimensions:
7.89x5.34x.65 in. .47 lbs.

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