| Looking for a heartwarming frolic through the life of a | | | | mostly because of the hard nosed dog trainer who |
| dog? John Grogan new bestselling book Marley & | | | | eventually has her pride fed to her by Marley in a silver |
| Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog | | | | doggy bowl. When Marley is cast in a local film |
| delivers. This story of a young family making their way | | | | production as the "typical family dog", we all |
| through life with the help of a neurotic dog will have | | | | cringe at what damage this dog can do. Sure enough, |
| you laughing out loud one moment, and then wiping a | | | | after a full day of filming a 15 second clip, the only thing |
| tear the next. | | | | Marley has accomplished is destroying the set and |
| Maybe your thinking "I don't like dogs... why would | | | | chewing through his leash. |
| I want to read an entire book about one?" Let | | | | One of the most memorable stories is that of the |
| me confide with you: that is exactly what I thought | | | | Grogan family going out on the town for a family |
| when I picked Marley & Me off the shelf. I have | | | | dinner. With Marley in toe, they decide the Florida |
| never owned a dog, and don't especially like my | | | | weather justifies eating outside on the patio of a ritzy |
| neighbor's dog. I have no plans to ever own a pet dog... | | | | restaurant. Marley is secured to the cast iron dining |
| this book definitely served to solidify my determination | | | | table, and drinks are served. However, when Marley |
| never to own "man's best friend". | | | | spots another dog strutting down the road, he charges |
| However, whether or not you are a "dog | | | | after, dragging the metal table with him, and clearing a |
| person", there is still an awful lot to gain and | | | | wake several yards across. Needless to say, the |
| enjoy while reading this book. The memories are so | | | | family didn't take Marley out on too many family |
| personal and heart-felt, at times you can completely | | | | dinners there after. |
| forget Marley has anything to do with the book. But | | | | A big part of Marley & Me : Life and Love with |
| then he comes barreling back in the next paragraph, | | | | the World's Worst Dog actually has very little to do |
| bringing humorous antics with every step. | | | | with the big animal. The book reads like a well written |
| The book starts with a young couple, John and Jenny, | | | | journal, describing the new couples excitement over |
| newly weds in Palm Beach, looking for some new | | | | their first pregnancy, and heartbreak over the |
| challenge in life. They were deeply in love, with a great | | | | subsequent miscarriage. John overcomes deep-rooted |
| house, great careers, and not a care in the world. That | | | | family concerns, while Jenny copes with serious |
| lasts about 2 pages... that is until they bring Marley | | | | depression. While the book is primarily a comical, |
| home. Little did they know that their lives would never | | | | laugh-a-minute adventure, it is definitely not without its |
| be the same again. | | | | sober moments. However, these honest and intent |
| As a ninety-seven pound Labrador retriever with more | | | | pages give Marley & Me the sole it needs to rise |
| energy that an Alaskan oil rig, Marley's entry into John | | | | above other light-hearted tales. |
| and Jenny's life is a whirlwind of disaster. Crashing | | | | Overall, Marley & Me : Life and Love with the |
| through screen doors, destroying carpets, gouging | | | | World's Worst Dog is an excellent book that can be |
| drywall, eating jewelry are all in a day's work for the | | | | enjoyed by all sorts of people (even cat lovers). The |
| pup. Yet through it all, the book points out the | | | | stories are funny and meaningful, the drama is |
| unconditional love Marley has for his family, and they | | | | heartwarming and sincere, and the dog is a complete |
| have for him. Just as his ruinous powers appear | | | | mess. In the end, Marley reminds us all that life should |
| endless, his love and loyalty know no bounds. | | | | be lived to its fullest, that we should love people |
| In this book John Grogan takes us along to some of | | | | unconditionally, and that shredded upholstery is a small |
| Marley's craziest adventures. The story of Marley | | | | price to pay for a life-long friend. |
| being thrown out of obedience school is hilarious, | | | | |