I read it quite a while ago, but I absolutely loved it. Was a bit sad at the end though. Another great dog book I have recently read is "A Friend Like Henry" (I'm pretty sure that's what it's called), it's the journey of a young autistic boy whose parents get him a puppy, I think it's a lab as well, and details a sort of recovery process for the both the child and his family, was a very touching story, and if you liked Marley, I'm pretty sure you would like this one too.
Ali - this is my favourite book of all time. I don't really enjoy reading and will rarely actually read a book but I read this one in 4 days. My sister actually bought it for me 3 years ago when DH bought me a golden retriever for Christmas and I was having trouble coping with her behaviour - I'm sure you can imagine why (especially if you are familiar with the breed). She's now settled down and like the book DH and I have experienced loss as they did. Sometimes i feel like it's spooky how much of the book we can actually relate to. Can't wait to see the movie, I don't expect it will be as good as the book but I'm sure I'll have a good laugh....and cry.
I am not a big reader either. The book was lent to me by a friend at work as she knows how much I love dogs. Are they making it into a movie??? Fantastic. It is amazing how much we can relate to certain books. I know I gave my 2 dogs the biggest cuddles while I was reading this book. It also made me think of my childhood dog laddie who was a lab cross shepherd and was just as goofey as Marley.
Thanks for your reply.
Ali - yes the movie will be released on Jan 1. The trailer is available on youtube, the movie stars Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston. I wasn't sure about Jennifer Aniston being in it as I don't usually enjoy her movies (although I think she's great in friends). Looks good though. I think I'll have to take a whole box of kleenex into the cinema with me though, and a pair of dark glasses to wear afterwards. I cry when I watch the movie trailer and it just shows the goofy funny bits.
I just checked out the trailers as well. I cant wait to wastch it as well. I am going to get my mum the book for Christmas as she will love it as well and then maybe in January I might go and see it with her at the movies. Thanks AJC!
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