The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.
John and Jenny were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy—and their life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever who crashed through screen doors, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, devoured couches and fine jewelry, and was expelled from obedience school. Yet Marley's heart was pure, and he remained a steadfast model of love and devotion for a growing family through pregnancy, birth, heartbreak, and joy, right to the inevitable goodbye.
What a great read! Grogan could have been writing about my new puppy, Skates! My town, Grand Terrace, CA, has chosen this book to help celebrate it's 30-year anniversary with Grand Terrrace READS. Can't wait to hear what others have to say about this amazing dog, Marley! Mr. Grogan, thanks for giving a voice to all of us "crazy" dog owners!
To anyone who is wondering about all of the single star reviews I will say that this is a heart-warming tale about the life of a dog you will absolutely fall in love with. I devoured this book in two days and laughed and cried and loved every minute of it. And apparently 700 other people agree...
John Grogan captures the emotion and essence of why dogs are man's best friend. All those who are overly critical of his pet owning or training skills are missing the point of this tale. It is a story that tells of how a master has unconditional love and tolerance for this crazy dog and a dog that reciprocates with unwavering loyalty and devotion to his best friend and owner.
To anyone who loves dogs or even has a pet this story will capture your heart as you relate to the tremendous joy animals lend to our lives. I would recommend this book to friends!!
A friend, knowing I'm a dog lover gave me this book. I saw the cute puppy on the cover. The humor was at times very funny (except the part in the airport where the dog was crammed into a crate where his back end wouldn't fit and he couldn't turn around. Then forced to ride on a 3 or 4 hour plane ride).
The part that REALLY BOTHERED ME was all the profanity. Most of it began with either Jesus this or God that. Anyone who would pick up a book about a dog doesn't want to sift through profanity. It's difficult enough to try and have a conversation with someone who swears, why would someone write it?
