The Second-Chance Dog: A Love Story
de: Jon Katz
Publicat de: Random House Trade
Anunta-ma cand revine pe stoc!From New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz comes a wise, uplifting, and poignant memoir of finding love against all odds, and the power of second chances for both people and dogs.
"I had no idea that Frieda would enter my life and alter it in the most profound way, but that's one of the beautiful things about animals. They change you, and you almost never see it coming."
"No one speaks the language of a dog like best-selling author Jon Katz. His latest heartwarming memoir about finding love after struggling through a broken relationship . . . gives testament to how dogs can make us better human beings." --The Free Lance-Star " An] intimate story of falling in love with a woman and her extremely protective pet dog . . . Bittersweet in its telling, Katz reminds readers of the importance of human and animal connections." --Kirkus Reviews
"In this heartwarming story of love and redemption . . . dogs and humans alike get second chances at life, love, and growth. . . . This moving work is recommended for readers who want a true-life love story, for dog lovers seeking a book with a happy ending (the dog doesn't die ), for seniors who think that receiving a Medicare card means that love is out of the question, and for dog trainers who want to learn more about Katz's philosophy of dog training." --Library Journal "The story Katz] tells gives hope that no animal is beyond help, as long as enough love and patience are thrown in." --Minneapolis Star Tribune From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author:
Jon Katz has written twenty-five books, including works of nonfiction, novels, short stories, and books for children; he is also a photographer. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette, and has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives on Bedlam Farm, in upstate New York, with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf, and their dogs, donkeys, barn cats, sheep, and chickens.
General | |
Anul | 2014 |
Autor | Jon Katz |
Cod de bare | 9780345531186 |
Editura | Random House Trade |
Dimensiuni | 201x133 |
ISBN | 0345531183 |
Limba | Engleza |
Pagini | 267 |
Format | Brosata |