To Love a Dog

Published: 14 September 2021
ISBN: 9780241988510
Imprint: Penguin General UK
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
RRP: $26.00

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To Love a Dog

The Story of One Man, One Dog, and a Lifetime of Love and Mystery

Tom Inglis

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A moving and engaging exploration of life alongside man's best friend

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.

Wise, life-affirming, and often deeply moving, this is a book for everyone who has ever loved a dog.

Published: 14 September 2021
ISBN: 9780241988510
Imprint: Penguin General UK
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
RRP: $26.00

Categories:

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Praise for To Love a Dog

A little gem of a book
Brendan O'Connor

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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