Synopses & Reviews
Comet's Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf?
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"Absolutely delightful! A very good book about a human whose life is transformed by a greyhound. Makes me want to adopt a greyhound right away!" --Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of Dogs Never Lie About Love
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“Comet the dog is worthy of the Canine Hall of Fame, and Comet the book is everything you want a memoir to be: wise, moving, honest, and true. I loved it, and so will you.” —Louis Bayard, author of The Pale Blue Eye
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“Told with abundant humor, humility, and a writing style as graceful as a greyhound, Comet’s Tale abounds with revelations of the way life surprises us. I loved this book!” —Anne Hillerman, author of Tony Hillerman’s Landscape
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“A powerful tale about life, family, and personal healing that reminds us all that greyhounds are love!”
—Christine A. Dorchak, president of GREy2k USA
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Hudson News Best Books of 2012 Hudson News
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Shelf Awareness's Top Ten Best of 2012 for nonfiction Shelf Awareness
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"Both honest and heartwarming, and a wonderful salute to the power of man's best friend." Booklist
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"A powerful tale about life, family, and personal healing that reminds us all that greyhounds are love!" --Christine A. Dorchak, president of GREY2K USA
Hudson News Best Books of 2012
Shelf Awareness Nonfiction Top Ten Best of 2012
"Everything you want a memoir to be: wise, moving, honest, and true. I loved it, and so will you." --Louis Bayard, author of The Pale Blue Eye
"The close bond between man and dog is only part of this absorbing tale of love, family and dealing with disability . . . A heartwarming story that will hold appeal far beyond just animal lovers." --Kirkus Reviews
"Told with abundant humor, humility, and a writing style as graceful as a greyhound, Comet's Tale abounds with revelations of the way life surprises us. I loved this book!" --Anne Hillerman, author of Tony Hillerman's Landscape
"The story of Steven Wolf and his rescuer, Comet, is one of the best I know. I'm glad Comet saved Wolf's life so he could write this marvelous book." --Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series
"Both honest and heartwarming, and a wonderful salute to the power of man's best friend." --Booklist
About the Author
Steven D. Wolf is an active participant in greyhound advocacy. He divides his time between Omaha, Nebraska, and Sedona, Arizona.
Lynette Padwa, the author of numerous books, including Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask, has collaborated on many more. She lives in Los Angeles.