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« on: July 22, 2009, 11:16:40 AM »
Anyone read this?  I just finished it--Author is Garth Stein.  A sobber, but a good story and an interesting perspective on life from the point of view of an elderly dog.
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 12:26:28 PM »
hmmm, I may have to visit Chapters' :)
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2009, 07:26:09 PM »
Never heard of this one, but will check it out.
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 06:10:19 PM »
I finally got to reading this over the holidays.....I couldn't put it down!  What a great book. 

I would highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it. 
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 07:19:30 PM »
I've read the first few pages a couple of times and can't get past what I know is coming...
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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012, 06:34:30 AM »
will be chkg that out soon!

might help me with Pugs and Bubs Wink


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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 07:32:13 AM »
i didn't like it at all.  While i thought it was told very well from the perspective of the dog, i found the racing stuff repetitive and boring and the elderly dog on his last legs made me cry.  While i normally endorse books that make me cry, i gave this one a thumbs down.
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2012, 07:59:03 AM »
Quote from: Diane on January 05, 2012, 07:19:30 PM
I've read the first few pages a couple of times and can't get past what I know is coming...

Without giving too much away....it is about Enzo's whole life.....and if you get past the first chapter, it starts at the begnning when he is a puppy.

The racing info mirrors the story and is written as a methaphor.  Enzo "reflects on all he has learned about the human condition and how life, like racing is about so much more than simply going fast". 

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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 08:08:20 AM »

In 2011, a "kids version" was published and so I think I may have to pick this one up as well.  Although it is recommended for 8-12yr olds, I agree with this review that it should be for the 7th grade and above.

http://www.storysnoops.com/detail.php?id=1103
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