Dogs Don’t Look Both Ways – A Primer on Unintended Consequences by Jane Hanser
Jane Hanser has developed software to teach writing, self-published a book about grammar, and taught English as a second language at several campuses of the City University of New York. She has also written numerous poems and essays…Joey, the dog’s story is a true story…
Dogs Don’t Look Both Ways, is the true story of Joey the dog and his human parents/owners. The book is well written and told from the viewpoint of Joey, and highlights the dangerous things that can happen when a gorgeous but independently minded Labrador ignores his owners and does his own thing. As the owner of a Jack Russell, I KNOW how naughty and headstrong dogs can be! I also know how they quickly become part of the human family, and I feel like a real cow for saying this, but this book just didn’t resonate with me…
I think maybe I am too cynical, too world-weary, a hard-faced, crabby bitch, but I just don’t get books that are told from an animal’s point of view, no matter how cute, or endearing, or fluffy, the said animal might be.
What I will say, however, is that this book will DEFINITELY appeal to real dog lovers. It is also a great book to share with young children, grandparents in particular take note. It has a potentially broad audience, unfortunately; it just wasn’t for me!
In addition to being able to write his own books, Joey also has his own blog – you can find out more at:
http://www.dogsdontlookbothways.com
