One day it occurred to me that the warm, squeaky, smelly things squirming around next to me were my brothers and sister.
A Dog's Purpose
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An edition of A Dog's Purpose
(2010)
A Dog's Purpose
1st ed.
by W. Bruce Cameron
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An edition of A Dog's Purpose
(2010)
A Dog's Purpose
1st ed.
by W. Bruce Cameron
- 8 Ratings
- 157 Want to read
- 13 Currently reading
- 14 Have read
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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.
--front flap
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Modern & contemporary fiction, alcoholism, German Shepherds, feral, veterinary physicians, animal control service, animal euthanasia, reincarnation, Golden Retrievers, heat exhaustion, high school seniors, search-and-rescue, Labrador Retrievers, family life, fantasy, Fiction, Large type books, Human-animal relationships, Dogs, Mutts, Young adult works, Humorous fiction, Young adult fiction, mixed breed dogs, purpose in life, belonging, family, boys and dogs, protectiveness, courage, love, Fiction, humorous, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2016-12-25, New York Times bestseller, Fiction, humorous, general, Human/animal relations, nyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2011-06-12, Cuentos humorosos, Perros, Mutts (Dogs), Ficción, Mixed breed dogsShowing 10 featured editions. View all 19 editions?
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La razón de estar contigo
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"A Tom Doherty Associates book."
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This novel, told from a dog’s perspective, has the highest reader-ranking of any recent New York Times Bestseller.
Probably what makes this story so beloved and unique is that it is told from the perspective of a real dog — that is, not a dog who understands English or talks to other dogs or animals. Often, this results in hilarious misunderstandings — just as in real life.
Also: it is not a story where at the end of the book the dog dies. That’s not a spoiler alert because the entire premise of the novel is that the dog never dies—he keeps being reborn, remembering each life, learning lessons from each life that help him with the next one. Eventually, he comes to conclude there must be a purpose, a reason for him to be reborn, and until he has figured out that purpose, he’ll keep being reborn, over and over again.
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Pace 2
Medium paced
100%
Enjoyability 2
Exciting
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Clarity 2
Clearly written
50%
Well organized
50%
Difficulty 2
Beginner
100%
Breadth 2
Comprehensive
100%
Genres 2
Fiction
66%
Humor
33%
Mood 2
Hopeful
28%
Emotional
28%
Suspenseful
14%
Inspiring
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Impressions 2
Life changing
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Highly recommend
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Underrated
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Recommend
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Length 2
Medium
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Content Warnings 1
Trigger warnings
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Purpose 2
Broaden perspective
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Entertainment
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Hope
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- Created July 29, 2011
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| January 3, 2023 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| December 10, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| April 23, 2022 | Edited by Lisa | Edited without comment. |
| December 24, 2021 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| July 29, 2011 | Created by LC Bot | Imported from Library of Congress MARC record. |