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| Title | : | A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose #1) |
| Author | : | W. Bruce Cameron |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | 1st edition (US/CAN) |
| Pages | : | Pages: 319 pages |
| Published | : | July 2010 by Forge |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Animals. Dogs. Contemporary |
W. Bruce Cameron
Hardcover | Pages: 319 pages Rating: 4.36 | 106231 Users | 12900 Reviews
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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, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8 year old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh out loud funny, this book 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 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. --front flap
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| Original Title: | A Dog's Purpose |
| ISBN: | 0765326264 (ISBN13: 9780765326263) |
| Edition Language: | English URL https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765326263 |
| Series: | A Dog's Purpose #1 |
| Characters: | Ethan, Bailey, Heather |
| Literary Awards: | Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2010), Missouri Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2013) |
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Ratings: 4.36 From 106231 Users | 12900 ReviewsJudgment Regarding Books A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose #1)
A lovely book about a dog looking for his purpose in life. He goes through four births/rebirths as the same soul in a different dog, adding his experiences and knowledge through the ups and downs of life as a dog. He wants to serve his human owners to the best of his ability even if they are cruel and thoughtless. His joy in being a dog shines through with his delight in running and explorng, his disdain of cats (who have no purpose that he can see) and his love for the special boy in his life.I thought this was a cute book (told from the dog's POV) about one dog's search for purpose in life. Although in this book the dog wan't just one dog he was Toby,Bailey, Ellie, and Buddy. He was born, he lived, he died to be reborn again. In each of his lives he searches for his purpose.This book was sad at times and happy at times. It also probably helped people to look at dogs, and other pets differently. There has always been a lot of talk about just what animals feel, are owners placing
I knew better than to believe the gushing reviews that said this was the best book ever written in the history of books, and that the author "accurately" captured what goes on in a (reincarnated) dog's mind. Really? While cute and mildly entertaining, this novel is, at best, an easy-to-read, mediocre tale about this dog's lives, and his favorite owner. I just don't get the hype over it. Editorial reviews call this a tear-jerker. It tried, but failed to really pull at my heartstrings, and I am a
Prepare your heartstrings... I had never bothered to consider that there might be such a thing as a boy, but now that I had found one, I thought it was just about the most wonderful concept in the world. Ahhh, snap goes one heartstring right away. The more I read this book, the fewer heartstrings I had - completely touching and absolutely wonderful throughout. Cleaning the dishes was where the boy would put a plate of food down and I would lick it. It was one of my jobs, but only when Mom
Find all of my reviews at: http://52bookminimum.blogspot.com/Its time once a year for my librarys Winter Reading Challenge and my chance to score a FREEEEEEEE coffee mug. (Yes, I am the cheapest date you could ever imagine.) This years theme???? Basically any book that became a movie or television program. It turns out this is apparently the list of recommended reads I grab onto each year because I had read a bigly portion of the suggested titles (and had less than zero interest in some of the
4.5 starsA Dog's Purpose is the story of a dog with a deep affection for people and his search for his purpose in life. He begins life as a feral dog but is soon reborn and finds himself with an eight-year-old boy named Ethan. This book has the perfect balance of sentiment, humor, and suspense. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. I love the ideas that everyone comes into each others' lives for a purpose and that the love continues even after death and the hope that we'll be reunited
Written from the perspective of a dog, "A Dog's Purpose" is just as much about people as it is dogs. The hardships, the joys, the loves and the losses we experience all define our purpose and our growth to a greater purpose. Reading the repeated lives of a dog through Toby, Bailey, Elle, and Buddy, I laughed and cried. Bruce Cameron is a masterful author who has captured the complexity of people's relationships with their pets and our struggle to understand ourselves, to give our lives meaning.
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