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Enzo the dog tells us about his life with his master, who likes to race cars. During the course of this book his master falls in love, gets married, has a child, loses his wife to cancer, gets sued by his child's grandparents for custody of the child, and also gets accused of rape. So Enzo has a lot to reflect on which he does with a candor and wisdom far beyond his doggy exterior. He also shows us that he has a capacity for love and acceptance far beyond what most humans can show. [return]The r
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This is a fantastic book for any animal lover. This story is told by Enzo's point of view - half lab and half terrier - not the shepherd/poodle mix Denny was told. "Because terriers are problem solvers. They;ll do what you tell them, but only if it happens to be in line with what they wanted to do anyway."
Enzo and Denny go though car races, marriage to Eve, birth of Zoe, and so much more. Enzo also battles with crows and zebras along the way.
Yes, I know that Garth Stein is human but the observat ...more
Enzo and Denny go though car races, marriage to Eve, birth of Zoe, and so much more. Enzo also battles with crows and zebras along the way.
Yes, I know that Garth Stein is human but the observat ...more
I was initially skeptical reading a book written from a dog's point of view, but I enjoyed this book. It was real and didn't leave out the scary parts of life. The story is an example of amazing perseverance through hardship, not giving up when everything looks hopeless, and fighting for what is right. The dog's point of view was an interesting twist to the story, but the dog was very insightful and honest. I know there is a version of this written for children, I am curious to know how the stor
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I don't read many books in less than 24 hours, but I actually stayed up all night to finish this book in one sitting. Highly recommended for dog lovers.
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I loved this book! I will never look at my puppies the same. This is the sad but triumphant story of a young family, told through the eyes of the beloved family dog.
Make sure to have tissues ready when you get to the last few chapters.
Make sure to have tissues ready when you get to the last few chapters.
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