Synopses & Reviews
A hilarious book by Richard M. Cohen, the
New York Times bestselling author of
Blindsided and
Strong at the Broken Places, about living with his wife, Meredith Vieira, and her band of difficult dogs.
and#147;Has a couple ever gone to war or a spouse moved to another country because a pet came between them? Have two people other than my wife and me ever had such opposing feelings when it comes to domestic animals?and#8221;
So wonders Richard M. Cohen, who has endured the beasts his wife, Meredith Vieira, has brought into the house to enrich their lives. Despite her unshakable affection for these furry creatures, the various animals have destroyed the serenity of a once calm household. Friends watch in stunned silence as the family frantically struggles to keep peace in this lawless land. Delivery people have fled in fear. Guests have cowered or simply laughed at the hideous shrieks, the current muttand#8217;s stab at intimidation. Then there are the cats that think they are ferocious jungle creatures. Weary of having animals run the show, Richard is fed up. These animals are destroying a home, and the life of one simple soul who seeks only peace and quiet. The King has been overthrown. The Queen and her court have taken over. That would be Meredith and her minions.
I Want to Kill the Dog is more than a countercultural ode to those weary of the pet pedestal. It is a portrait of a marriage and of the redemptive power of humor and family when banishing the beast is not an option.
Review
“Drivel. When Master Cohen vanishes some night, Jasper will have a quiet smile on his face and will probably never bark again.” – Meredith Vieira, spouse and dog lover
Review
andldquo;This book is utter drivel.andnbsp;I am embarrassed for the author.andnbsp;When Master Cohen vanishes some night, Jasper will have a quiet smile on his face and will probably never bark again.andrdquo; andndash; Meredith Vieira, wife of the author
Review
andldquo;Drivel. When Master Cohen vanishes some night, Jasper will have a quiet smile on his face and will probably never bark again.andrdquo; andndash; Meredith Vieira, spouse and dog lover
Synopsis
A hilarious memoir by New York Times Best Selling author Richard M. Cohen about living with his wife, Meredith Vieira and her band of difficult dogs, all the while wishing to dispatch them to a better place.
Synopsis
andldquo;Has a couple ever gone to war or a spouse moved to another country because a pet came between them? Have two people other than my wife and me ever had such opposing feelings when it comes to domestic animals?andrdquo;
So wonders Richard M. Cohen, who has endured the beasts his wife, Meredith Vieira, has brought into the house to enrich their lives. Despite her unshakable affection for these furry creatures, the various animals have destroyed the serenity of a once calm household. Friends watch in stunned silence as the family frantically struggles to keep peace in this lawless land. Delivery people have fled in fear. Guests have cowered or simply laughed at the hideous shrieks, the current muttandrsquo;s stab at intimidation. Then there are the cats that think they are ferocious jungle creatures. Weary of having animals run the show, Richard is fed up. These animals are destroying a home, and the life of one simple soul who seeks only peace and quiet. The King has been overthrown. The Queen and her court have taken over. That would be Meredith and her minions.
I Want to Kill the Dog is more than a countercultural ode to those weary of the pet pedestal. It is a portrait of a marriage and of the redemptive power of humor and family when banishing the beast is not an option.
About the Author
Richard M. Cohen is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: a memoir, Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness, detailing his struggles with MS and cancer and his controversial career in the news business, and Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope, following the lives of five individuals living with serious chronic illnesses. His distinguished career in network news earned him numerous awards, including three Emmys and a George Foster Peabody. Cohen lives outside New York City with his wife, Meredith Vieira. They have three grown children.