Thanks to Celadon, Bookish First, and Jennifer Finney Boylan for my free copy of Good Boy. Before I go any further, I want to report that though there are a few sad moments, I wouldn’t consider this a sad dog book (and this is coming from the woman who stops Marley and Me at least 20 minutes early). It’s a thought-provoking, enthralling memoir.
Good Boy chronicles Boylan’s life from boyhood, through transition, and into womanhood via the love of seven different dogs she had throughout her life. Throughout the book, we see the roles that each of Boylan’s dogs has played in the different stages of her lives, through how they came to meet, to training, and then life with the dog as Boylan’s life continued.
I loved this book. It was by no means a fast read, but Boylan is a fantastic storyteller. She makes it easy to visualize the different times in her life, along with the interactions between the people in her lives, along with the dogs and how their personalities are so different. It gave me a new view on love and appreciation, especially as it relates to the pets in my life.
Boylan’s writing makes you think about what lessons your pets may be teaching you. I’ve had Bruce (not pictured here, but the bestest boy there ever was) for 6 years. He’s been with me through several job transitions, two major moves (about to be three), pregnancy, and all of parenthood thus far. He’s taught me the power of unconditional love. It doesn’t matter the day I had, the mood I’m in, or how tired I am, Bruce will be there. He’s always ready to snuggle or just sit at my feet, whatever I need in the moment.
Noodles (pictured), however, I’m not sure what he’s going to teach me yet. He’s a doofus, but is the most loving and humble dog. He’s just so happy, no matter what. We sure do love him.
Grab Good Boy on April 21st! Celadon has been posting regular updates with beautiful photos of the dogs, if you want to put a name with a face. If you have a pet, what has your pet taught you?
Good Boy chronicles Boylan’s life from boyhood, through transition, and into womanhood via the love of seven different dogs she had throughout her life. Throughout the book, we see the roles that each of Boylan’s dogs has played in the different stages of her lives, through how they came to meet, to training, and then life with the dog as Boylan’s life continued.
I loved this book. It was by no means a fast read, but Boylan is a fantastic storyteller. She makes it easy to visualize the different times in her life, along with the interactions between the people in her lives, along with the dogs and how their personalities are so different. It gave me a new view on love and appreciation, especially as it relates to the pets in my life.
Boylan’s writing makes you think about what lessons your pets may be teaching you. I’ve had Bruce (not pictured here, but the bestest boy there ever was) for 6 years. He’s been with me through several job transitions, two major moves (about to be three), pregnancy, and all of parenthood thus far. He’s taught me the power of unconditional love. It doesn’t matter the day I had, the mood I’m in, or how tired I am, Bruce will be there. He’s always ready to snuggle or just sit at my feet, whatever I need in the moment.
Noodles (pictured), however, I’m not sure what he’s going to teach me yet. He’s a doofus, but is the most loving and humble dog. He’s just so happy, no matter what. We sure do love him.
Grab Good Boy on April 21st! Celadon has been posting regular updates with beautiful photos of the dogs, if you want to put a name with a face. If you have a pet, what has your pet taught you?