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Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan

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Publisher Comments:

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good — Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these."

And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

Review:

"Labrador retrievers are generally considered even-tempered, calm and reliable — and then there's Marley, the subject of this delightful tribute to one Lab who doesn't fit the mold. Grogan, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his wife, Jenny, were newly married and living in West Palm Beach when they decided that owning a dog would give them a foretaste of the parenthood they anticipated. Marley was a sweet, affectionate puppy who grew into a lovably naughty, hyperactive dog. With a light touch, the author details how Marley was kicked out of obedience school after humiliating his instructor (whom Grogan calls Miss Dominatrix) and swallowed an 18-karat solid gold necklace (Grogan describes his gross but hilarious 'recovery operation'). With the arrival of children in the family, Marley became so incorrigible that Jenny, stressed out by a new baby, ordered her husband to get rid of him; she eventually recovered her equilibrium and relented. Grogan's chronicle of the adventures parents and children (eventually three) enjoyed with the overly energetic but endearing dog is delivered with great humor. Dog lovers will love this account of Grogan's much loved canine. Agent, Laurie Abkemeier. (On sale Oct. 25)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Review:

"Mr. Grogan knew the workings of Marley's mind. He makes that abundantly clear in Marley and Me, a very funny valentine to all those four-legged 'big, dopey, playful galumphs that seemed to love life with a passion not often seen in this world.' It's a book with intense but narrow appeal, strictly limited to anyone who has ever had, known or wanted a dog." Janet Maslin, The New York Times

Review:

"Okay, maybe he chewed things and ran into screen doors, but Marley also taught Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Grogan the meaning of love." Library Journal

Synopsis:

In this funny and poignant memoir about a wildly neurotic Labrador retriever named Marley, an unsuspecting young couple come to understand what really matters. Marley had no brakes on his loyalty, exuberance, or passion.
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About the Author

John Grogan has spent more than twenty-five years as an award-winning newspaper journalist and columnist. He lives in the Pennsylvania countryside with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.
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Margie, April 22, 2008 (view all comments by Margie)
A beautiful story about a man and his dog that had me laughing so loud while at lunch that a co-worker came to see what I was doing! It's a touching story any dog lover will enjoy. Even those who do not love dogs will enjoy this book.
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Reggi, April 16, 2008 (view all comments by Reggi)
This is not just another dog book. It is a must read for any animal lover.
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Heidi Golden, May 16, 2007 (view all comments by Heidi Golden)
This is a totally endearing and heart-warming book! If you have a dog...any kind of dog, but especially a lab - you will laugh your way through this book and relate to the very end. I found myself laughing my way through most of the book and then cried the last 30 pages. It is a must read - a totally light read...perfect for vacation or after a heavy read. Enjoy!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060817084
Subtitle:
Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
Author:
Grogan, John
Author:
by John Grogan
Author:
Grogan, John
Publisher:
William Morrow & Company
Subject:
Dogs - General
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Florida
Subject:
Dogs - Breeds - Sporting Dogs
Subject:
Labrador retriever
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Publication Date:
November 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
291
Dimensions:
8.50x5.79x1.05 in. .93 lbs.
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