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 CandaceVan | Apr 16, 2013 |  It is moving, full of emotion. A book that connects deeply with the human soul. A realistic aspect of a dog’s life that will change you view of you canine friend forever. I read this book because I am an animal lover and the title caught my attention. edspicer | Apr 7, 2013 | Amazing book that pulls at the heart strings of all. Truly a wonderful read! (  ) salgalruns | Apr 5, 2013 | This is a great book for dog lovers. It is told through the perspective of a dog as he lives and tries to find the meaning of his life. It is cute, and made me look at my dog in a new light. (  ) SparklePonies | Apr 5, 2013 | Highly recommended. :-) ( ) cdnshopaholic | Apr 3, 2013 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0765326264, Hardcover)This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders—will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:56:43 -0500) This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8 year old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh out loud funny, this book is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.… (more) |
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However, the story was suffused by a very _human_ point of view, namely, the search for "purpose." Dogs live in the moment. Yes, they have memories, and yes, they are capable of profound love and devotion. But a driven sense of purpose? That seems to me to be a decidedly human conceit.
After having had a day to think about it, I've decided that this book is mostly all hype. Yes, it made me tear up, but that's not all that hard to do. The writing in the book is not at all extraordinary or beautiful. The plotting isn't extraordinary. The only unusual thing is the book's conceit, which is unique only because it's not something a dog would care about. (