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''A little gem of a book'' Brendan O''Connor

Tom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier Pepe have lived together for eighteen years: countless days of walks and play and the odd bit of chaos. Now, though, they are both getting old.

To Love a Dog tells the story of Tom''s life with Pepe, and looks at the ancient connection between humans and dogs. It explores why we take on the hassle of caring for these pet animals who rely on us so completely, who can create mess and upset in our lives, and who will probably die before us, leaving us behind to grieve.

This is a book for everyone who has ever loved a dog.



Trade Review
A little gem of a book
Quietly devastating ... A touching testament to the relationship between one man and his dog * Business Post *
Beautiful ... I heartily recommend it to anybody, whether you have a dog or whether you don't -- John Toal * BBC Radio Ulster *
It's a brilliant book ... And I can recommend it really highly -- Pat Kenny * Newstalk *
Masterly ... it uses its subject to explore more than meets the eye * Dublin Review of Books *

To Love a Dog

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 27 May 2021
      ISBN-13 9780241988510
      978-0241988510
      ISBN-10 0241988519
      Also in:
      Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Coping with / advice about death and bereavement Natural History Dogs as pets

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''A little gem of a book'' Brendan O''Connor

      Tom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier Pepe have lived together for eighteen years: countless days of walks and play and the odd bit of chaos. Now, though, they are both getting old.

      To Love a Dog tells the story of Tom''s life with Pepe, and looks at the ancient connection between humans and dogs. It explores why we take on the hassle of caring for these pet animals who rely on us so completely, who can create mess and upset in our lives, and who will probably die before us, leaving us behind to grieve.

      This is a book for everyone who has ever loved a dog.



      Trade Review
      A little gem of a book
      Quietly devastating ... A touching testament to the relationship between one man and his dog * Business Post *
      Beautiful ... I heartily recommend it to anybody, whether you have a dog or whether you don't -- John Toal * BBC Radio Ulster *
      It's a brilliant book ... And I can recommend it really highly -- Pat Kenny * Newstalk *
      Masterly ... it uses its subject to explore more than meets the eye * Dublin Review of Books *

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