Synopses & Reviews
From New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog Susan Wilson comes a novel about a womans cross-country journey to find her lost dog and discover herself
“My name is Justine Meade and in my forty-three years there have only been a handful of people that I have loved. No, thats an exaggeration. Two. Two that I lost because of stupidity and selfishness. One was my son. The other was my dog.”
If theres been a theme in Justine Meades life, its loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her gray and black Sheltie—that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.
Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, theyre living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dogs instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether its a canine freestyle competition or just the ebb and flow of a familys rhythms, its as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together. The Dog Who Danced is his story, one that will surely dance its way into your heart.
Review
"A heartwarming tale." —
Publishers Weekly"A superior entry in the growing genre of canine-centric fiction." —Booklist
"Multiple hankies, dog lovers—and pay attention to the big-bark publicity." —Library Journal
"Susan Wilson dishes up another captivating story that will keep you hooked until the last page is turned." —Modern Dog magazine
Review
"If you are a dog lover looking for a good read, you should definitely pick up a copy...this is a heartfelt story." - Phillyburg.com
"A heartwarming tale." —Publishers Weekly
"A superior entry in the growing genre of canine-centric fiction." —Booklist
"Susan Wilson dishes up another captivating story that will keep you hooked until the last page is turned." —Modern Dog magazine
"I would unhesitatingly recommend this book to dog lovers and “non-dog” people alike"--BellaDog
“The Dog Who Danced simply cant be missed.” -The Augusta Chronicle
Synopsis
If theres been a theme in Justine Meades life, its loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her grey and black Sheltie - that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.
Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, theyre living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in.
Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dogs instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether its as Justines partner, or just the ebb and flow of a familys rhythms, its as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together.
Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong?
Synopsis
If theres been a theme in Justine Meades life, its loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her grey and black Sheltie - that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.
Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, theyre living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in.
Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dogs instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether its as Justines partner, or just the ebb and flow of a familys rhythms, its as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together.
Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong?
About the Author
SUSAN WILSON is the author of the bestselling One Good Dog as well as five other novels. She lives on Martha's Vineyard.