Marley & Me (Paperback: Media Tie-In: 307 pages)
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one dog's legacy
Pros: very moving and witty
Cons: none really
a very descriptive story about one families adventure having a dog be part of the family.
from adoption to the grave we are told about the fun, trouble and bonding a dog and a family experiences.
i haven't seen the movie so no idea about that.
i would read more from grogan.Was this review helpful? Yes - NoMarley & Me
Pros: Love covers a multitude of sins; One becomes used to chaos and misses it when it's gone
Cons: None; the sadness only adds to the sweetness of the sentiment
Marley had all the bad characteristics of my 7 dogs rolled into one - but her owner's love was stronger than any flaws.
I had a hard time putting this book down. It drew me back to it and I felt a sense of loss when it was done that I would no longer be privy to the life of that family anymore.
I recommend Marley & Me to anyone who loves dogs, wants a dog, or is experiencing the stress of living with a difficult animal or person in their life. I also recommend it to those who just love a good story.Was this review helpful? Yes - NoInspiration for Dog Lovers
Pros: poignant plot that would really touch your heart
Cons: its magic is only for dog lovers
This is a true to life story of the relationship of the author (with his family) and their Labrador Retriever. Its a poignant story of loyalty, trust and friendship that a not-so-well-behaved dog can have with his family.
I like the book a lot because I am dog lover. Reading it is like being with the family, as though you are there not just as a outsider but as a part of the relationship as well. So much so that you will also sense the same feeling of friendship with Marley, the dog.
However, that same magic is its own pitfall. Dog lovers would rave about how they can relate to the story but other would have a hard time immersing themselves in the plot. And if that happens - you become an outsider.
In the end, the outsider would not feel the same grief that the family felt - and that would ruin everything. For the story hinghes itself in the reader being able to feel the loss, and without it, it's not the same anymore.
For me, I cried when I was reading the last part of the book - and it made all the difference in the world.Was this review helpful? Yes - NoRequired reading before getting a dog...
Pros: A poignant look at ownership of a flawed dog
Cons: From puppyhood to passing
So you thought about getting a dog? Have visions of a perfectly obedient best friend?
Its so surprising to me that people who have never had a dog before think that getting a dog will be easy with little realization that there is some hard work involved. This book is written extremely well, and gives highlights of living life with a flawed pet yes accidents will happen, sickness will happen, chewing on things they never should will happen but regardless of your expectations, the rewards are rich.
For those who have dogs (or who have lost dogs recently), it is a wonderful story of the ups and downs of living with a dog. Grogan does a superb job of capturing of the emotional conflicts and frustrations, yet there is clearly love there for Marley throughout. For me, the end of the book was the most touching (yes, I cried. Shh, dont tell anyone.).
So why the required reading? Anyone who wants to get a dog ought to know the highs and lows, the starts and the ends of the whole process. If you can read this book and not be affected or touched in anyway, dont get a dog.Was this review helpful? Yes - No
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