Synopses & Reviews
A charming and hilarious
New York Times bestseller about the enduring wisdom of dogs, from the host of the enormously popular
National Dog Show Itandrsquo;s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is more than a mere celebration of manandrsquo;s best friend. In this lighthearted exploration of how and why dogs serve as some of our most valuable and enlightened teachers, well-known and well-loved actor/show host John Oandrsquo;Hurley shares lessons learned from his life with canine companions, including:
andbull;Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day
andbull;Never Miss a Nap
andbull;When One Person Stops Petting You, Move On
andbull;A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast
andbull;Youandrsquo;re Only as Big as You Think You Are
andldquo;Dogs, after all, have pure hearts, trusting natures, a zest for living, noble characters, and an ability to take things in stride,andrdquo; writes Oandrsquo;Hurley in the bookandrsquo;s introduction. andldquo;They can be counted on, and are pleasant companions. They know what's important, always. How many humans do you know about which you could say the same?andrdquo;
At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, Itandrsquo;s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a must read for dog lovers everywhere.
Synopsis
My son asked a question, as little boys do, Of me in my wisdom and all that I knew.
Is there a dog that is perfect?” he asked on a whim.
Well, I thought,
And I thought about where to begin.
With all the wonderful kinds of dogs in the world, is there really just one kind that is better than all the rest? John OHurleys delightfully charming and Seuss-like poem answers that question with a surprisingly perfect answer. This heartwarming message about mans best friend, accompanied by photographs that capture the essence of dog-ness, is sure to be treasured by dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike. The book comes with an audio CD of John's reading of the poem.
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author ?and his dog? more woofs of wisdom In his first book, John O?Hurley wrote of the many life lessons he?d learned from dogs?lessons that carried him from the New England woods of his childhood to his life today as an award-winning actor, composer, and writer amidst the bright lights of Hollywood. Now, in Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to Do It, John once again finds himself seeking the wisdom of a canine companion. After years of parenting pets, last December, he became a father to his first child, William. Along with the many new joys of being a dad, John faced a new set of challenges?and it was Scoshi, his wizened white Maltese and faithful confidant for nearly two decades, who, at every turn, pointed the way.
At once poignant, profound, and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the joys of parenting pets and children alike, and further testament to the enduring wisdom of man?s best friend.
About the Author
Award-winning actor, host, composer, and writer and lifelong dog lover John OHurley is one of televisions busiest and most versatile personalities. Since 2002, he has served as the host of NBCs National Dog Show presented by Purina®, which attracts an audience of more than 20 million viewers each Thanksgiving. He danced his way into the hearts of America as the ultimate champion on the first season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. He is well known for his portrayal of the wry and witty J. Peterman on Seinfeld, the host of Family Feud, and as the voice of many popular cartoon characters, such as King Neptune in SpongeBob SquarePants. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times Best Seller Its OK to Miss the Bed on the First Jump. John, his wife, Lisa, and their son, Will, share their home in Beverly Hills with Sadie, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and Lucy, a Havanese.