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ISBN: 067002029X

ISBN13: 9780670020294

Woof!: Writers on Dogs

Name: A must have for anyone with a brain!
Item: Woof!: Writers on Dogs
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by Lee Montgomery

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Book Overview

In the tradition of Marley and Me, an anthology of essays about the world?s oldest friendship. In the introduction to this canine-themed anthology, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas writes that few books truly capture the essence of dogs; Woof!being the rare exception. Pithy observations and heartfelt confessions from the acclaimed writers who love them lay bare the relationship of human and dog. Original personal essays include Rick Bass?s poignant tale about the week his hunting dog, Point, was given a fatal prognosis. Abigail Thomas writes about the hilarious maneuvering it takes to share a bed with three dogs. 2007 National Book Award winner Denis Johnson gives voice to The Colonel, his bullmastiff, who recounts a day in his and Johnson?s lives. And editor Lee Montgomery describes life with a schnauzer that masturbates with clockwork regularity. Like the memoirs Marley and Meand Dog Years, Woof!probes the sometimes tumultuous, often selfless love affair between dogs and their human companions. At times irreverent and funny, at others heartbreaking, Woof!is sure to become part of the literary canon of animal writing.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:067002029X

ISBN13:9780670020294

Release Date:October 2008

Publisher:Viking Books

Length:242 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Animals Dogs Essays Literary Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction Pets Pets & Animal Care

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A must have for anyone with a brain!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

"Woof!" is exquisitely written! I love this book. The PERFECT gift for anyone with a heart-full of love for dogs -- and a "brain-full" of appreciation for the written word! The writers have a glorious gift in their ability to allow the reader to FEEL what the writers have experienced. And the stories run the gamut -- whimsical, very funny ("My Commodore"!), touching, philosophical... I've given four copies (so far!) as gifts. And of course, I bought one for myself! Arlene Wands

Powerful

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

A collection of powerful, poignant short stories by contemporary writers about their often complex relationships with dogs. You're not likely to see dogs the same way again after you read this book.