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by W. Bruce Cameron (Goodreads Author)

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I agree with Heidi. I enjoyed the book as well but the picture on the cover confused me. I realize Bella is only part pit but the story hinges on her being labeled "Pitbull" and there is no way the dog on the cover could ever be confused with a pitbull. I'm wondering if the decision had more to do with wondering if readers could feel compassion for this very misunderstood breed on the cover...?

Susan I thought the book was quite clear in saying that Bella was NOT part pit bull, and that was only an arbitrary designation attached to her by animal co…moreI thought the book was quite clear in saying that Bella was NOT part pit bull, and that was only an arbitrary designation attached to her by animal control officers who were eager to get her off the street (probably for a monetary compensation from the vindictive man wanting to build his new apartment complex). Most of the characters in the book who encountered Bella commented that she did no look like a pit. The picture on the cover conveyed just that---she was a big dog, but not a pit bull or a pit bull mix.(less)

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the dog on the cover of the book does not appear to be a Pitbull; why is that?

Heidi Brydon This AMAZING book is the story of a mix breed dog (part pit bull, part rottie) who gets banned out of Denver which has breed discrimination laws. The …moreThis AMAZING book is the story of a mix breed dog (part pit bull, part rottie) who gets banned out of Denver which has breed discrimination laws. The dog is a mix because it shows how these absurd laws require nothing more than an animal control officer with an agenda to get your dog banned. The other person who answered could not be more wrong, statistically speaking you are more likely to get bit by a dachshund than a pit bull. People who are against BDL will CHEER for this book.

But this book is not an issue book, it's a glorious work of true art and literature that will have you laughing and cheering all along the way. The book is wonderful because it is an epic tale of a two year journey of love through the Colorado wilderness, as Bella makes her way hundreds of miles back to her soul mate, Lucas. Also, it's a true love poem to cats, if like me you are also a cat lover.

It's a completely different series than A Dog's Purpose, and I especially loved that it is a female dog, and that maternal feelings and instincts were such a huge part of the story. (less)

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It was a really good book ?

Jackie No. It's an excellent book. Just get a tissue near you when you read this. W. Bruce Cameron's books are so good. …moreNo. It's an excellent book. Just get a tissue near you when you read this. W. Bruce Cameron's books are so good. (less)

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is this a really good book to read?

Alexander Yes. This is one of my favorite books.
…moreYes. This is one of my favorite books.
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Does anyone think the veteran used Bella to feed his drug habit and eat? I'm not so sure how much he really loved her. Good dog, Bella! I love this book!

Barbara The veteran was so emotionally damaged, I doubt he was able to love Bella in an unselfish way. Since she attracted attention, she probably did allow h…moreThe veteran was so emotionally damaged, I doubt he was able to love Bella in an unselfish way. Since she attracted attention, she probably did allow him to attract more money when he was begging. Bella said some people gave them food and treats. Whether that motive contributed to the vet's wanting a dog? Maybe. But I think he did learn to appreciate Bella's comfort and companionship and love her in his own way.(less)

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