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This title in other editionsWalking in Circles Before Lying Downby Merrill Markoe
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Review:"Markoe (It's My F — ing Birthday) delivers a light-on-its-paws account of dog-lover Dawn Tarnauer's canine-led quest for love. Twice-divorced Dawn is the product of a fantastically dysfunctional family (Dawn's sister, Halley, is an overly enthusiastic life coach, her mother is a struggling entrepreneur and her former smalltime rockabilly musician father invests 'a lot of time into perfecting... authentic fifties outfits'); her dog, Chuck, begins talking to her after dud radio-DJ boyfriend Paxton dumps her. Though other dogs can also suddenly communicate with Dawn (including Johnny Depp, a friend's dog), Chuck remains the leading pooch as he plies his master with sage advice and astute observations — 'He seemed humpy,' Chuck opines about one suitor; 'Who doesn't like puppies? That's psychotic,' he muses about Paxton — as she negotiates the standard fare of chick lit (losing her job, getting mixed up with wacky beaus, aiding her friends through their respective crises, finding a place to live). Until, that is, Chuck runs away, forcing Dawn to realize her true love may not be a biped. Off-beat enough to stand out of the pack." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) About the AuthorEmmy 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. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 2 comments: 
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