Crown Trade
Published November 6, 2012
304 pages
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In this well-written, laugh-out-loud memoir, McGrory writes all about his life prior to and after the death of Harry, a dog with which he had a wonderful relationship. Life for McGrory after Harry involves a new wife, two stepdaughters, and a houseful of various animals, including Buddy the rooster. Unlike Harry, Buddy more or less despises McGrory and has no qualms about letting that fact be well known. In the end, though, life with Buddy helps McGrory realize how to better adjust to life in the suburbs and how to truly be a member of the family.
I found this book impossible to put down. Not only is the writing brilliant, but McGrory's story runs a wide gamut of emotions. His account of his relationship with Harry is touching, and it makes his relationship with Buddy all the more hilariously dysfunctional. The descriptions of Buddy's various but calculated outbursts of hatred toward McGrory are probably my favorite parts of the book, and McGrory's indignant jealousy toward a family pet is understandable yet entertaining.
I cried, I laughed, I marveled, I wanted to read it again immediately.
Rating: 4/5
Published November 6, 2012
304 pages
Buy here.
I found this book impossible to put down. Not only is the writing brilliant, but McGrory's story runs a wide gamut of emotions. His account of his relationship with Harry is touching, and it makes his relationship with Buddy all the more hilariously dysfunctional. The descriptions of Buddy's various but calculated outbursts of hatred toward McGrory are probably my favorite parts of the book, and McGrory's indignant jealousy toward a family pet is understandable yet entertaining.
I cried, I laughed, I marveled, I wanted to read it again immediately.
Rating: 4/5
See, this wouldn't be a book I would normally read. But after this review, I want to. It sounds ridiculous, but in a good way! I'll add it to my (quite extensive) list.
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