Synopses & Reviews
From the
New York Times bestselling author of
The Dog Who Danced and
One Good Dog, comes a novel about one very special dog and the human lives he touches
Rick Stanton was once a promising professional baseball player with a bright future ahead of him. World War II changed everything. Rick returns home with his body permanently broken and his dreams shattered. But it was not just body and spirit he sacrificed for the war. He and his devoted wife Francesca volunteered their beloved dog Pax for the Armys K-9 Corp, not knowing if theyd ever see him again.
Their adored pet is dutifully (if reluctantly) returned by Keller Nicholson, the soldier who fought the war with Pax by his side. Where Rick and Pax shared a joyful companionship in those halcyon pre-war years, Keller and Pax have the kind of profound bond that can only be forged in the trenches of war. Keller, who cant bear to part ways with Pax, hopes the Stantons will let him adopt the dog; instead, they offer Keller a job as Ricks live-in aide. An unlikely family is formed, with steadfast Pax at the center. As they try to build a new life out of the ashes, Keller and Francesca find themselves drawn to one another, and struggle to keep their attraction at bay. Rick, fully aware that he can no longer give Francesca what she needs and wants, is quietly planning a way out.
All three of them need healing. All three of them are lost. Pax, with his unconditional love and unwavering loyalty, may be the only one who can guide them home.
Review
Praise for The Dog Who Danced
“An emotion-packed story. As with Marley and Me and The Art of Racing in the Rain, its hard not to like a book where a dog is a major player.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Superior. A moving tale about canine healing power.” —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
Praise for The Dog Who Danced
"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 can't be missed." —The Augusta Chronicle
“An emotion-packed story. As with Marley and Me and The Art of Racing in the Rain, its hard not to like a book where a dog is a major player.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Superior. A moving tale about canine healing power.” —Booklist
"Multiple hankies, dog lovers…this is an emotional read." —Library Journal
Praise for One Good Dog
"A wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story.” —Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
“A finely wrought story of second chances and also of the power of the human/canine bond.” —Bark Magazine
“One Good Dog will make you cry, will make you laugh, will make you feel things more than you thought possible—and it will make you believe in second chances.” —Augusten Burroughs, New York Times bestselling author
Review
PRAISE FOR A MAN OF HIS OWN
“With deft brushstrokes and an earthy delivery, Wilson develops strong characters caught together first hand and afar through years of confrontation and frustration. And through Pax, that bond and feisty spirit is magnified in a refreshing manner that connects powerfully to the reader.” -Seattle Kennel Club
“With her latest novel, Wilson offers up a sort of War Horse for dog lovers.” -Booklist
“A Nicholas Sparks-ian romantic drama, with an "everyone loves a dog" twist.” -Kirkus
“The last few pages bring an unexpected ending that will call for a few tissues as readers smile through tears.” -Best Friends Magazine
PRAISE FOR THE DOG WHO DANCED
"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 can't be missed." —The Augusta Chronicle
“An emotion-packed story. As with Marley and Me and The Art of Racing in the Rain, its hard not to like a book where a dog is a major player.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Superior. A moving tale about canine healing power.” —Booklist
"Multiple hankies, dog lovers…this is an emotional read." —Library Journal
“Real people, real dog—real life.” -Cesars Way
“Fans of Wilsons One Good Dog, or new readers looking for a heartwarming tale of the bond between human and animal, will find plenty to enjoy.” -Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR ONE GOOD DOG
"A wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story.” —Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
“A finely wrought story of second chances and also of the power of the human/canine bond.” —Bark Magazine
“One Good Dog will make you cry, will make you laugh, will make you feel things more than you thought possible—and it will make you believe in second chances.” —Augusten Burroughs, New York Times bestselling author
“[One Good Dog] evokes both laughter and tears, but the ending assures you that humans and dogs are capable of redemption.” -Library Journal
“Fans of Marley and Me will find a new dog to cheer for in Wilsons insightful heart-tugger…Old Yellers got nothing on this very good man and his dog story.” -Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Rick Stanton was a promising professional baseball player with dreams of playing in the major leagues and starting a family with his young wife, Francesca, when World War II changed everything. Rick returns from the war with his body broken and his dreams shattered. But it was not just body and spirit he sacrificed for the war. He and Francesca volunteered their beloved dog, Pax, for the Armys K-9 Corp, not knowing if theyd ever see him again.
Keller Nicholson is the soldier who fought the war with Pax by his side, and the two have the kind of profound bond that can only be forged in war. Pax is the closest Keller has to a sense of family, and he cant bear the thought of returning him to the Stantons. But Rick and Francesca refuse to give him up. Instead, an arrangement is made: Keller will work as Ricks live-in aide. And thus an unlikely family is formed, with steadfast Pax at the center. As they try to build a new life out of the ashes, Keller and Francesca struggle to ignore their growing attraction to each other, and Rick, believing that he can no longer give Francesca what she needs and wants, quietly plans a way out.
All three of them need healing. All three of them are lost. And in Susan Wilson's A Man of His Own, Pax, with his unconditional love and unwavering loyalty, may be the only one who can guide them home.
"Touching and heartfelt." —Modern Dog magazine
About the Author
SUSAN WILSON is the author of seven novels, including the bestselling The Dog Who Danced and One Good Dog. She lives on Martha's Vineyard.