A Dog's Purpose Boxed Set

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Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 146687340X
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's Purpose Boxed Set written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels together at last, W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey--a perfect gift for everyone who's ever loved a dog. This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? A Dog's Purpose Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. A Dog's Journey When Buddy is reborn in A Dog's Journey, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs—who will take care of his girl? A charming and heartwarming story of hope, love, and unending devotion, A Dog's Journey asks the question: Do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Dog's Promise

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Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 1250163501
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's Promise written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dog's Promise continues the story of Bailey, the good dog whose journey started in A Dog's Purpose and continued in A Dog's Journey (both major motion pictures). This time, Bailey is joined by Lacey, another very special dog, who helps Bailey fulfill his promise over the course of several lives. This charming, wise canine soul brings joy, laughter, and comfort as he unites a family fractured by life's inevitable obstacles. The love and loyalty of these two memorable dogs shows us the incredible power of hope, truth, and unending devotion in this moving novel by award-winning author W. Bruce Cameron. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Dog's Purpose

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Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 1429960272
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's Purpose written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Max's Story

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 0765395010
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Max's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max is a very special dog with a very important purpose in this new irresistible tale in the bestselling series for middle-grade readers adapted from the "New York Times"- and "USA Today"-bestselling novel "A Dog's Purpose." Illustrations.

Bailey's Story

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0765388421
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Bailey's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture! Bailey's Story is a heartwarming illustrated novel adapted for young readers from the beloved and New York Times bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. Every dog has work to do. Every dog has a purpose. When Bailey meets eight-year-old Ethan, he quickly figures out his purpose: to play with the boy, to explore the Farm during summers with the boy, and to tidy the boy's dishes by licking them clean (only when Mom isn't watching). But Bailey soon learns that life isn't always so simple--that sometimes bad things happen--and that there can be no greater purpose than to protect the boy he loves. Bailey's Story is a moving tale about a dog and his boy for young animal lovers by W. Bruce Cameron, bestselling author of the acclaimed novel A Dog's Purpose. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Bailey and his world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Bailey's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Max's Story

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ISBN 13 : 9781338355086
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Max's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to handle living in the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. But will he ever show his softer side, become the "gentle Max" CJ knows he can be, and learn how to make friends?"-- P. [4] of cover.

Molly's Story

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0765394952
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Molly's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Molly—a very special dog with a very important purpose—featured in A Dog's Journey, soon to be a major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron. Molly knows that her purpose is to take care of her girl, C.J., but it won’t be easy. Neglected by her mother, Gloria, who won’t allow her to have a dog, C.J. is going through some tough times. Molly’s job is to stay hidden in C.J.’s room, cuddle up to her at night, and protect her from bad people. And no matter what Gloria does to separate them, nothing will keep Molly away from the girl that she loves. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Molly and her world to life. Also includes a discussion and activity guide that will help promote family and classroom discussions about Molly’s Story and the insights it provides about humankind’s best friends. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Ellie's Story

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466842997
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Ellie's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture! Ellie's Story is a heartwarming illustrated novel adapted for young readers from the beloved and New York Times bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. Ellie is a very special dog with a very important purpose. From puppyhood, Ellie has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. She can track down a lost child in a forest or an injured victim under a fallen building. She finds people. She saves them. It's what she was meant to do. But Ellie must do more. Her handlers—widowed Jakob, lonely Maya—need her too. People can be lost in many ways, and to do the job she was born to do, Ellie needs to find a way to save the people she loves best. Ellie's Story is an inspiring tale for young animal lovers. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Ellie and her world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Ellie's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Dog's Journey

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Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1447220099
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (472 download)

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Download or read book A Dog's Journey written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a major film, starring Dennis Quaid. From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of A Dog's Purpose, the phenomenal New York Times Number One bestseller about the unbreakable bond between a dog and their human. Buddy is a good dog. He thought he had found and fulfilled his purpose, over the course of several lives, in helping his beloved boy Ethan. On the farm, Buddy watches over Ethan’s granddaughter, curious baby Clarity, trying to keep her out of mischief. He begins to realize that this is a little girl very much in need of a dog of her own. Buddy realizes that he has a new destiny. Reborn once more, he's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs – who will take care of his girl? With her selfish mother determined to keep them apart, and an unpredictable, obsessive boyfriend, Clarity's life threatens to spiral out of control – she needs help more than ever, but can Buddy find his way back to her in time? A charming and heartwarming story of hope, love, and unending devotion, A Dog's Journey asks the question: Do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? This is a moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.

Shelby's Story

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 1250301920
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Book Synopsis Shelby's Story by : W. Bruce Cameron

Download or read book Shelby's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron presents the totally irresistible tale of a little stray puppy rescued from a life on the streets to become the star of A Dog's Way Home, the basis for the major motion picture! Shelby doesn’t remember much of her early life—only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken, and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew. Everyone loves Shelby! And so will young readers and movie fans. Shelby's Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide at the end of the book. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Dog's Porpoise

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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338740342
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (387 download)

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Book Synopsis A Dog's Porpoise by : M. C. Ross

Download or read book A Dog's Porpoise written by M. C. Ross and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rambunctious mutt and a curious porpoise become best pals in this adorably charming story about friendship and family. When a bad storm throws Bangor, a harbor porpoise, off course, he finds himself all alone in the harbor of Ogunquit, Maine. And he's not the only one who's lost in these wayward waters: Lars, a rowdy pup, is knocked overboard a nearby boat. With the help of a girl named Natalie, Bangor rescues Lars, and they become fast friends. But not everyone in the small town approves of this unlikely friendship. Some find Lars a nuisance to the community, and it isn't safe for Bangor to remain in the harbor. It's up to Natalie to convince the town to locate Bangor's pod and return him safely home -- even if it means saying goodbye to her new friend. Full of humor and heart, A Dog's Porpoise asks readers to consider what it means to be a good friend, especially during tough times.

Cooper's Story

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 1250163374
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Cooper's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new Puppy Tale from the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the A Dog's Purpose series, W. Bruce Cameron! When Cooper — a Malamute-Great Dane puppy — is taken to an adoption fair, he finds the perfect forever home with a boy named Burke. Soon Cooper discovers his very important purpose: to help Burke by pulling his wheelchair, fetching things for him, and assisting him in and out of his chair. Cooper's Story is an uplifting new Puppy Tale in the popular series by #1 New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

All Dogs Are Good

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Publisher : Central Avenue Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1771682566
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Book Synopsis All Dogs Are Good by : Courtney Peppernell

Download or read book All Dogs Are Good written by Courtney Peppernell and published by Central Avenue Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for anyone who has known the touch of a cold nose on their hand, the bark of a best friend, or the joy of a walk accompanied by a wagging tail, All Dogs Are Good pays tribute to the special bond we share with our canine companions. Filled with heartfelt poems and prose on the love, dedication, and laughter our dogs bring, as well as the unique lessons they teach us along the way, bestselling author Courtney Peppernell’s vignettes of life with our dogs are a touching reminder of the gifts they give us during their journey on earth. Celebrating dogs everywhere, All Dogs Are Good is a collection dog lovers will hold in their hearts forever.

Lacey's Story

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 1250163420
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Lacey's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lacey's Story is another delightful Puppy Tale from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the A Dog's Purpose Series, W. Bruce Cameron! Lacey is a very special dog with a very important purpose. After an accident, Lacey must get used to being followed around everywhere by a funny cart with wheels. Sometimes it makes her go too fast or in the wrong direction! But that doesn’t stop Lacey from having fun with her human girl Wenling and her best dog friend, Cooper. And when a tornado strikes, putting Wenling’s and Cooper’s families in danger, only Lacey and her cart can save the day. The latest addition to the successful Puppy Tales series by #1 New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron is the inspiring and joyful story of a special needs pet who overcomes adversity and learns to live her best life after she is fitted with a mobility cart. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Lacey and her world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Lacey's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends. More Tales from W. Bruce Cameron! FROM STARSCAPE: THE PUPPY TALES SERIES: Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES: Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears THE DOGS WITH A PURPOSE SERIES: Zeus: Water Rescue / Ripley: Fire Station Five FROM FORGE: THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES: A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise THE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES: A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE: Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog A Dog's Perfect Christmas The Dogs of Christmas The Dog Master Emory's Gift THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES: The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 1250234433
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible chapter book series from the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals! Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. In Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies, Maggie Rose and Lily meet two little piggies who are lost at a rest stop and need their mother. But no one knows where they came from. How will they ever find the piglets’ mom? It’s Lily to the rescue! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Bella's Story

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Publisher : Starscape
ISBN 13 : 125021274X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Bella's Story written by W. Bruce Cameron and published by Starscape. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, now a major motion picture! Bella loves her boy, Lucas, who rescued her from an abandoned building. Even though she has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, there is nowhere she’d rather be than by Lucas’ side. Then one day Bella is picked up byh animal control, and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally, she realizes what she needs to do – she must Go Home to Lucas – and even four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness won’t get in her way. Bella’s Story is a young reader version of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, which was made into a major motion picture from Sony Pictures. Includes heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book. More Tales from Bruce Cameron! FROM STARSCAPE: THE PUPPY TALES SERIES: Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES: Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears FROM FORGE: THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES: A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise THE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES: A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE: Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog A Dog's Perfect Christmas The Dogs of Christmas The Dog Master Emory's Gift THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES: The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Dogs of Bedlam Farm

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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812972503
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Dogs of Bedlam Farm written by Jon Katz and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-09-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dogs are blameless, devoid of calculation, neither blessed nor cursed with human motives. They can’t really be held responsible for what they do. But we can.” –from The Dogs of Bedlam Farm When Jon Katz adopted a border collie named Orson, his whole world changed. Gone were the two yellow Labs he wrote about in A Dog Year, as was the mountaintop cabin they loved. Katz moved into an old farmhouse on forty-two acres of pasture and woods with a menagerie: a ram named Nesbitt, fifteen ewes, a lonely donkey named Carol, a baby donkey named Fanny, and three border collies. Training Orson was a demanding project. But a perceptive dog trainer and friend told Katz: “If you want to have a better dog, you will just have to be a better goddamned human.” It was a lesson Katz took to heart. He now sees his dogs as a reflection of his willingness to improve, as well as a critical reminder of his shortcomings. Katz shows us that dogs are often what we make them: They may have their own traits and personalities, but in the end, they are mirrors of our own lives–living, breathing testaments to our strengths and frustrations, our families and our pasts. The Dogs of Bedlam Farm recounts a harrowing winter Katz spent on a remote, windswept hillside in upstate New York with a few life-saving friends, ugly ghosts from the past, and more livestock than any novice should attempt to manage. Heartwarming, and full of drama, insight, and hard-won wisdom, it is the story of his several dogs forced Katz to confront his sense of humanity, and how he learned the places a dog could lead him and the ways a doge could change him.