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The Dog Who Saved Me
Rescue comes in unexpected ways for one man and his dog in this moving and redemptive novel, The Dog Who Saved Me, by New York Times bestselling author Susan Wilson
Cooper Harrison, a member of the Boston K-9 unit, never thought he would ever go back to his hometown, Harmony Farms. But when his faithful canine partner, Argos, is killed in the line of duty, Cooper finds himself mired in grief. Jobless, on the verge of a divorce, and in a self-destructive rut, Cooper has little choice but to accept an offer for the position of animal control officer in Harmony Farms.
And so he finds himself back where he started. Where his father, Bull, was once known as the town drunk. Where his brother, Jimmy, was a delinquent and bully. Where he grew up as "one of those" Harrisons. Forced to face the past while dealing with the present-including his brother's continued involvement in the drug business-Cooper does his job with deliberate detachment, refusing to get emotionally invested in another dog the way he had with Argos. Until he finds himself trying to rescue a wounded and gun-shy yellow Lab gone feral...
Cooper never thought he'd find himself going back in order to move forward, yet Harmony Farms is the one place where Cooper must learn to forgive and, only then, to heal. All with the help of a yellow dog, who has a history-and secrets-that Cooper must uncover.
Cooper Harrison, a member of the Boston K-9 unit, never thought he would ever go back to his hometown, Harmony Farms. But when his faithful canine partner, Argos, is killed in the line of duty, Cooper finds himself mired in grief. Jobless, on the verge of a divorce, and in a self-destructive rut, Cooper has little choice but to accept an offer for the position of animal control officer in Harmony Farms.
And so he finds himself back where he started. Where his father, Bull, was once known as the town drunk. Where his brother, Jimmy, was a delinquent and bully. Where he grew up as "one of those" Harrisons. Forced to face the past while dealing with the present-including his brother's continued involvement in the drug business-Cooper does his job with deliberate detachment, refusing to get emotionally invested in another dog the way he had with Argos. Until he finds himself trying to rescue a wounded and gun-shy yellow Lab gone feral...
Cooper never thought he'd find himself going back in order to move forward, yet Harmony Farms is the one place where Cooper must learn to forgive and, only then, to heal. All with the help of a yellow dog, who has a history-and secrets-that Cooper must uncover.
339 pages, Hardcover
First published March 24, 2015
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About the author
Susan Wilson
22 books574 followersBorn in Providence, RI, raised in Middlefield (Rockfall) Connecticut. Post High School Education, Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT and Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.
Married, two grown daughters and a granddaughter and two grandsons - plus four step grands.
Lives in Oak Bluffs, MA, on Martha's Vineyard.
Those are the stats. I am a novelist, ten published, one in progress. I frequently contribute to the on-line magazine, Stay Thirsty.
Married, two grown daughters and a granddaughter and two grandsons - plus four step grands.
Lives in Oak Bluffs, MA, on Martha's Vineyard.
Those are the stats. I am a novelist, ten published, one in progress. I frequently contribute to the on-line magazine, Stay Thirsty.
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May 22, 2017
Being a dog loverI was excited about this story line. It was hard to read at times with there being animal abuse but I loved the authors way of telling Cooper amd Yellow dog's story. The way she told parts from the pups perspective and how he felt made me feel closer to my own dog. A little glimpse on how she my be interpreting her own world. I did feel the ending was a little rushed but overall a great read.
February 21, 2015
I really really wanted to love this book. I was very looking forward to reading it. Such a dog fan and I love me a good dog story. Yet, I was instantly bored and it did not take me long to give up on this book. The story line and characters were uninteresting. The dog was even unmemorable. If you can take a story and make the dog even unmemorable that is just sad. I thought it might have been my mood and so I came back to the book for another try. I picked it up and started to read a random section in the middle and it was not my mood.
April 16, 2019
Cooper Harrison was a member of Boston’s elite K-9 unit, until his canine partner, Argos, was killed in a bomb blast. Now Coop has returned to his small home town of Harmony Farms as the animal control officer (i.e. dog catcher). He suffers from PTSD and mostly keeps to himself. When he spots an obviously wounded and emaciated yellow dog, he decides to try to capture it. He gets help and advice from Max, the local veterinarian, as well as from Natalie, the owner of a horse rescue farm.
Though I am not really an animal lover or a “dog person,” I have read a few of Wilson’s books and found them interesting and engaging. This is somewhat formulaic, but the lead characters are likeable and their back stories interesting enough to hold my attention. Coop’s situation is complicated by a troubled family background; his father is an alcoholic and his older brother a recently released ex-con drug dealer. Wilson uses flashback technique to give the reader insight into Coop’s childhood and the events that led to his Argo’s death. It’s a fast, quick read, that satisfied several challenges.
Though I am not really an animal lover or a “dog person,” I have read a few of Wilson’s books and found them interesting and engaging. This is somewhat formulaic, but the lead characters are likeable and their back stories interesting enough to hold my attention. Coop’s situation is complicated by a troubled family background; his father is an alcoholic and his older brother a recently released ex-con drug dealer. Wilson uses flashback technique to give the reader insight into Coop’s childhood and the events that led to his Argo’s death. It’s a fast, quick read, that satisfied several challenges.
April 14, 2015
Worth Reading, Especially For Dog Lovers!
Having read Susan Wilson's One Good Dog, The Dog Who Danced and A Man Of His Own, each of which I gave 5 star ratings, I was concerned about how her latest book, The Dog Who Saved Me would measure up. Well, I have to say that while I wouldn't rate it quite as high as those books, I do consider it to be a very good book that deserves a large reading audience.
I know when some of my Amazon Friends see I've written another review about a book that features a dog, they are going to dismiss this book from their consideration (and possibly me as well). That will be their loss. But if you are a "dog person" do yourself a favor and put The Dog Who Saved Me on your reading list. I think you'll find it to be a well-written, emotional book with a cast of characters -- of course, one of which is a dog you'll really care about (and perhaps even more than about the people characters) -- that will hold your interest from the first to the last page.
I won't summarize the plot as you can find out what The Dog Who Saved Me is about from the Amazon Book Description above. I'll just say that it is a heartwarming novel about a very special dog and the human lives he touches. I think you'll find that this book will make you feel things that at times will have you laughing and at other times feeling quite sad (perhaps to the point that you might want to have some tissues by your side). And, very importantly, it will make you feel glad you decided to read this moving book. Is it perfect? No. Is it predictable? Yes. But, I think your overall reaction, like mine, will be "who cares."
Now, having given The Dog Who Saved Me the praise it deserves you might be asking yourself -- why the 4 star rating and not the 5 star rating that I gave to Wilson's other books? The reason has to do the level of intensity in regards to plot development, character development and narrative. For me, in each of Wilson's other books her plots and narratives were even more emotionally-charged and touching and her characters were even more fully developed -- to the point that I still remember them long after having finished the books. Please do not take this as a "knock" against The Dog Who Saved Me. It is not intended to be. What it is intended to do, if you haven't already done so, is to encourage you to not only read The Dog Who Saved Me but to read Wilson's three previous books mentioned at the beginning of this review.
Having read Susan Wilson's One Good Dog, The Dog Who Danced and A Man Of His Own, each of which I gave 5 star ratings, I was concerned about how her latest book, The Dog Who Saved Me would measure up. Well, I have to say that while I wouldn't rate it quite as high as those books, I do consider it to be a very good book that deserves a large reading audience.
I know when some of my Amazon Friends see I've written another review about a book that features a dog, they are going to dismiss this book from their consideration (and possibly me as well). That will be their loss. But if you are a "dog person" do yourself a favor and put The Dog Who Saved Me on your reading list. I think you'll find it to be a well-written, emotional book with a cast of characters -- of course, one of which is a dog you'll really care about (and perhaps even more than about the people characters) -- that will hold your interest from the first to the last page.
I won't summarize the plot as you can find out what The Dog Who Saved Me is about from the Amazon Book Description above. I'll just say that it is a heartwarming novel about a very special dog and the human lives he touches. I think you'll find that this book will make you feel things that at times will have you laughing and at other times feeling quite sad (perhaps to the point that you might want to have some tissues by your side). And, very importantly, it will make you feel glad you decided to read this moving book. Is it perfect? No. Is it predictable? Yes. But, I think your overall reaction, like mine, will be "who cares."
Now, having given The Dog Who Saved Me the praise it deserves you might be asking yourself -- why the 4 star rating and not the 5 star rating that I gave to Wilson's other books? The reason has to do the level of intensity in regards to plot development, character development and narrative. For me, in each of Wilson's other books her plots and narratives were even more emotionally-charged and touching and her characters were even more fully developed -- to the point that I still remember them long after having finished the books. Please do not take this as a "knock" against The Dog Who Saved Me. It is not intended to be. What it is intended to do, if you haven't already done so, is to encourage you to not only read The Dog Who Saved Me but to read Wilson's three previous books mentioned at the beginning of this review.
January 10, 2019
This book kind of had a slow start, but I really enjoy reading novels that incorporate dog rescues, so I kept reading. It got to the point where I couldn’t put the book down! I had to keep reading to find out what happened next. I finished the book in two evenings and plan to read more by this author!
March 7, 2022
I really really liked the book and give it 5 1/2 stars. I like the way the author Susan Wilson writes, and in this and other books of hers I have read. Her characters are believable and interesting. She really gets into the head of her characters and drips out the backstory of everybody in a way that keeps you going. The characters in her books have that feeling of developing into your friends and when the book ends you wish you could still keep the relationship going. I would really recommend this and Susan Wilson's other books.
For those of you sensitive to it, Kleenex is not needed at the end but is needed toward start. If you are one who doesn't like sad things that have to be overcome, because you don't like to read sad things with a dog, than maybe it is not for you, but that is what makes a story good. Even Disney stories usually start with something traumatic before they get to the happy ending. But I won't spoil the ending for you and tell you what happens.
For those of you sensitive to it, Kleenex is not needed at the end but is needed toward start. If you are one who doesn't like sad things that have to be overcome, because you don't like to read sad things with a dog, than maybe it is not for you, but that is what makes a story good. Even Disney stories usually start with something traumatic before they get to the happy ending. But I won't spoil the ending for you and tell you what happens.
December 20, 2014
I won this book in a GOODREADS FIRST READS GIVEAWAY. This was a really good book about an abused dog and a man sad over losing his dog in police action. I could not imagne seeing my dog killed in the line of duty. It pushes Cooper over the edge. He leaves the force, moves back to his hometown to be a dog catcher. He sves and rehabilitates an abused feral Lab. It has other characters, the love interest, the alcoholic father, recently sober, the convict brother and a few others. Ultimately the story has a great ending and I enjoyed it.
March 13, 2015
Superlative storyteller Susan Wilson tells a compelling, poignant, and ultimately uplifting tale in "The Dog Who Saved Me". While the story does not flinch away from abuse, hardships, and tragedy, it also celebrates survivorship and the triumph of the spirit, both human and animal. At the heart of it all is an extremely well-written, well-paced police story. Cooper Harrison thought he had left his troubled youth behind when he moved from small-town Harmony Farms to become an officer in a Boston K-9 unit. Unable to overcome his grief when beloved canine partner Argos is killed in a bombing incident, Cooper tries to drink away his sorrow and come to grips with the physical limitations of his own injuries. When his marriage and career come to an end, a call from an old friend, now the police chief of Harmony Farms, offers Cooper a chance to start over. He never imagined he would end up as the Animal Control Officer back in his home town, but that's just where he lands. Now he has to face his father, Bull, known as the town drunk, and his older brother, Jimmy, fresh out of prison after serving time on drug charges. Cooper's work as an animal control officer is vastly different from his duties as K-9 unit officer. He's now a lawman, a handyman, a counselor, a psychologist--both for humans and animals, and he's a tracker, a super-sleuth, and much, much more. Along the way he begins a romance with lovely woman, Natalie, who rescues and rehabs horses and has her own set of emotional issues. Linking all of these people together, in ways never anticipated, is a yellow dog. Not just any dog, but a purebred yellow Lab, a victim of abuse, and a survivor of severe hardship. It will take all of Cooper's skill, intelligence, and innate compassion to capture and revitalize this dog, but eventually dog and man will offer to each other the gift of hope. The characters are beautifully-layered and shaded--definitely beyond stereotypes--and you may find yourself rethinking some of your own relationships with others. The storyline is so involving that it will keep you intrigued until the last page is turned, and you will be thinking about all you've read far beyond "The End". With "The Dog Who Saved Me" author Susan Wilson reminds us that while some people are habitually rotten, beneath the crust of the crustiest humans there beats a heart, and above that heart is brain with a surprising variety and depth of thoughts. A highly recommended read from a very gifted author.
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March 3, 2015
It's been a long time since I finished a novel, closed the cover and then just sat there thinking about what a wonderful and rewarding experience I had enjoyed during the few days that it took to read it. Cooper Harrison has returned to his small home town, Harmony Farms, Massachusetts (near Boston) to take the position as animal control officer. Though he had vowed to leave this place and never return, his career as a K-9 officer in Boston had ended after a horrific accident and the loss of his canine partner, Argos in which Cooper was emotionally and physically wounded. His marriage has also ended after his wife could no longer tolerate his moping and inability to move on. He hopes this temporary 1-year job will allow him to get some perspective and get better.
Cooper soon falls into the rhythm of small town animal control, chasing donkeys, finding lost dogs, and looking out for the welfare of all. He tries to avoid his father, formerly the town drunk who is now over 3-years sober. His brother Jimmy, a no-good convict recently released from prison, is also someone he'd rather not see. However, in a small town their paths inevitably cross and all the old wounds are re-opened.
The backstory of the death of Cooper's partner Argos is told gradually through short flashbacks, and when the whole truth of the episode in which Argos was killed is revealed, it is an emotional revelation. Likewise, the stories of Cooper's youth in the town as well as the manner in which his mother died, are introduced into the plot in small doses. Running in parallel with the retelling of Cooper's past is the present in which he has captured and rehabilitated an abused yellow Lab and is trying to track down the person who abused the dog. He also meets a woman, Natalie, running a nearby horse rescue farm, and their friendship grows slowly because she is also grieving.
The plot device of interspersing current action with a gradual retelling of the past can be annoying in some books, however in this novel it really works. By the end of the novel, you understand why Cooper is suffering, and how he works his way back to healing and forgiveness.
It's a lovely story, skillfully told, and sure to be enjoyable regardless of whether you're a dog lover.
Cooper soon falls into the rhythm of small town animal control, chasing donkeys, finding lost dogs, and looking out for the welfare of all. He tries to avoid his father, formerly the town drunk who is now over 3-years sober. His brother Jimmy, a no-good convict recently released from prison, is also someone he'd rather not see. However, in a small town their paths inevitably cross and all the old wounds are re-opened.
The backstory of the death of Cooper's partner Argos is told gradually through short flashbacks, and when the whole truth of the episode in which Argos was killed is revealed, it is an emotional revelation. Likewise, the stories of Cooper's youth in the town as well as the manner in which his mother died, are introduced into the plot in small doses. Running in parallel with the retelling of Cooper's past is the present in which he has captured and rehabilitated an abused yellow Lab and is trying to track down the person who abused the dog. He also meets a woman, Natalie, running a nearby horse rescue farm, and their friendship grows slowly because she is also grieving.
The plot device of interspersing current action with a gradual retelling of the past can be annoying in some books, however in this novel it really works. By the end of the novel, you understand why Cooper is suffering, and how he works his way back to healing and forgiveness.
It's a lovely story, skillfully told, and sure to be enjoyable regardless of whether you're a dog lover.
January 24, 2015
I am not going to comment on the plot, as this book is still not available. But when it is, rush right out and get it...Great read. This author knows a dogs mind and for someone who worked in the Animal Humane movement until retirement, I think I have an inkling of the minds of animals. She sets a marvelous stage at the beginning of her stories and does not fail to carry you along all the way until the end....I loved it. When you are reading with doing a review in mind, you are aware that you have to slog through a lot of crap. You have to kiss a lot of frogs. I know that I can pick up a Susan Wilson Book and not have to worry. More please......
September 11, 2017
I want to thank the author, Susan Wilson, for the title, The Dog WHO Saved Me. A dog is a WHO, not a THAT.
This is a wonderful story about loss and redemption. Family and colleagues. An excellent read in every way.
I just ordered three more of her books and look forward to reading more great stories.
This is a wonderful story about loss and redemption. Family and colleagues. An excellent read in every way.
I just ordered three more of her books and look forward to reading more great stories.
September 28, 2015
3.5 Stars
Sexual Content Rating: None
Language (Profanity/Slang) Content Rating: Minimal
Violent Content Rating: Mild
Cooper Harrison has become a real wreck. After his K9 partner was killed in action, he’s been unable to be an effective cop. Now his wife has left him and he’s at the end of the road. He finally agrees to return home to Harmony Farms to be the Animal Control Officer. Going home isn’t always easy to do…especially when you’re one of “those” Harrison’s. The Harrison’s who had a mother who vanished, a father who was an alcoholic and a brother who is in prison for drugs. Thankfully, many of the folks in town don’t remember Cooper’s past.
Cooper is a complex man who is searching to find himself again without his K9 partner. He’s doing his best to move on, but he’s gotten stuck in a cycle of grief that he’s not getting out of. The story waffles between the past and the present to give us the full history of Cooper’s life.
The people around town are reporting a ‘ghost dog’ and over time, Cooper realized it’s a feral dog. He starts trying to lure the dog out to help get it to safety. We even start learning things from the dog’s point of view, too. For a man who swore he’d never love another dog, he is working hard to save this particular feral one.
I liked the premise of the story and the overall story, but I found it was confusing to keep hopping between past/present. I also found some of the parts of the story to drag. I tended to skim through those chapters. I know Susan Wilson has several dog stories out there and I think this is one that dog lovers everywhere are going to enjoy.
-- ROBYN
December 21, 2015
I didn't like this one as much as some of the other ones this author has written. I think part of that was due to Cooper and his not wanting to be around dogs. I did like that he went the extra effort to go after the feral dog. But I didn't like how he held back from being friendly with the dog.
While parts of the ending were sad, but there is hope that there will be lots of HEA's around.
While parts of the ending were sad, but there is hope that there will be lots of HEA's around.
May 26, 2018
Another great book by this author! I just love her dog stories.
January 8, 2023
not a huge fan of books about animals, they just don’t do it for me, ya know? it was very predictable, the title literally tells you what’s gonna happen, but i’m sure that if you’re into this kind of book it was a heartwarming and great story. for me though, it just felt a bit flat. maybe that makes me heartless, but i think i’m okay with that
August 4, 2018
A quick, sappy, meaningful read. I was moved to tears at more than one occasion, and I felt a range of feelings towards the characters. I enjoyed the read as I read it, but now that it's over, I'm nitpicking the realism on parts of the plot.
I can't wait to get a dog.
I can't wait to get a dog.
October 10, 2023
3.5/5 ⭐️
Not bad, just not for me.
Not bad, just not for me.
August 25, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I thought perhaps the multiple narrators would be confusing to keep track of but it was a joy to hear the different perspectives, especially from the dog's point of view. The story was good, the intertwining story lines coming together well. This book was as much about the human relationships as the animal ones. It really hits home how help can come in the most unusual way and when you least expect it. Although the title can be a bit misleading (I would have named it the Dog Who Helped Saved me since it was more elements than just the dog that came through in the end) it is a warm, lighthearted story that everyone would enjoy. My only complaint is it felt like the end was very abrupt and came on quite suddenly. While the build up of the book was constant in the end it fell a little flat with the epilogue providing a tidy quick tie up. I would have liked it to be a bit more fleshed out.
October 28, 2016
I, too, wanted to fall in love with this book since I am an absolute animal lover. I was even prepared to cry. But I didn't. There was nothing emotional about this book. I felt like I was reading a Harlequin Romance with no romance and no passion. The only reason I finished was to see if the dog made it. Garth Stein, author of Racing in the Rain, said it was 'moving and tender'. I will never believe another Garth Stein review.
August 31, 2016
I wanted to love this more than I did. Its a beach read, I suppose - easy reading with no real emotional impact. The plot could have gone in a few more impressive directions that kept me interested instead of the way it went - a bit too forced and expected.
June 16, 2017
great story about love and loss and the weight of grief and mistakes we make and that we can overcome them. I went into this, thinking it'd be more about the dog, but it's more about the people and how a dog can change your life
July 19, 2019
Loved the story of the yellow lab and the animal control officer who searches for the the terribly hurt dog. After he finds the dog the vet wants to put him
down but the officer helps heal him in order to find who did the horrible damage to the dog.
down but the officer helps heal him in order to find who did the horrible damage to the dog.
April 29, 2020
This isn't the first book I read by this author, but it will probably be my last. The pace of the book was too slow and drawn out for me and the characters are not likeable.
March 13, 2025
How did this book get past the editors with this title? It's just a dumb title, for starters. The bigger issue is that it's the literary equivalent of clickbait. (Perhaps that was the point.) It should more properly be called The Man Who was Saved by a Dog. Note the critical difference in the subject. (Only, he wasn't saved by any dog--certainly not the one you think the book is going to be about. Maybe the dad was. We'll have to wait for a sequel for that.) I picked this book up because I thought it would be a nice story about a good dog. The dog(s) barely play a part-- this is all about the GUY. And not a very interesting guy at that.
If I'm going to trawl through a lame story like this, the least it could have is some likeable characters. The main players were all odious, ranging from this-guy's-a-loser-like-the-rest-of-his-family to Spawn of the Devil. (Oh, but wait-- was there a flicker of altruism there at the end? How sweet.) Even the "good guy" was guilty of Wrong Thinking frequently enough, particularly when it came to the dog. (He was just going to turn it over to the people who had abused it? Really?)
I contemplated throwing this into the Life's Too Short pile, but by the time I got to that point I was close enough to the end to finish. Besides, you can skim pretty easily, so it's not too much of an investment.
Ever see any of the Jesse Stone movies with Tom Selleck? And that dog that he feeds but never interacts with? I'm sure Wilson took her ideas from those films. Ex-lawman suffering mental health issues from a sting gone wrong in which he loses his partner, now can't connect emotionally with others. Adopts a dog that he ignores, then blames the dog for its distant behavior. But if this ever gets made into a film, the man to play Cooper would be Colin Ferguson. Just good looking enough, and plays stupid well.
If I'm going to trawl through a lame story like this, the least it could have is some likeable characters. The main players were all odious, ranging from this-guy's-a-loser-like-the-rest-of-his-family to Spawn of the Devil. (Oh, but wait-- was there a flicker of altruism there at the end? How sweet.) Even the "good guy" was guilty of Wrong Thinking frequently enough, particularly when it came to the dog. (He was just going to turn it over to the people who had abused it? Really?)
I contemplated throwing this into the Life's Too Short pile, but by the time I got to that point I was close enough to the end to finish. Besides, you can skim pretty easily, so it's not too much of an investment.
Ever see any of the Jesse Stone movies with Tom Selleck? And that dog that he feeds but never interacts with? I'm sure Wilson took her ideas from those films. Ex-lawman suffering mental health issues from a sting gone wrong in which he loses his partner, now can't connect emotionally with others. Adopts a dog that he ignores, then blames the dog for its distant behavior. But if this ever gets made into a film, the man to play Cooper would be Colin Ferguson. Just good looking enough, and plays stupid well.
April 30, 2021
Anyone who loves reading about animals will love this novel! However, the book is more than just a story about a particular dog.
Cooper Harrison, a former cop on a K-9 unit in Boston, was injured and his canine partner Argos was killed when a criminal threw a bomb. He left the police force in Boston and his life went downhill as he continued to mourn the loss of Argos. Eventually, the police chief in the small town where he grew up convinces him to accept an animal control officer position. He ends up rescuing a dog that has been badly abused.
However, not only is Cooper struggling with depression and grief over the loss of Argos, he now has to deal with his father and brother when he returns to the small town he grew up in. His father was a drunk and his brother had ended up in prison for drug dealing but has come back home.
I won't go any further into the plot to avoid spoiling it for others.
Although this book is not what I consider great literary reading, I definitely recommend it to animal lovers and readers who enjoy a heartwarming story with a spark of romance.
Cooper Harrison, a former cop on a K-9 unit in Boston, was injured and his canine partner Argos was killed when a criminal threw a bomb. He left the police force in Boston and his life went downhill as he continued to mourn the loss of Argos. Eventually, the police chief in the small town where he grew up convinces him to accept an animal control officer position. He ends up rescuing a dog that has been badly abused.
However, not only is Cooper struggling with depression and grief over the loss of Argos, he now has to deal with his father and brother when he returns to the small town he grew up in. His father was a drunk and his brother had ended up in prison for drug dealing but has come back home.
I won't go any further into the plot to avoid spoiling it for others.
Although this book is not what I consider great literary reading, I definitely recommend it to animal lovers and readers who enjoy a heartwarming story with a spark of romance.
October 16, 2022
After my first session of reading, I wasn’t sure I wanted to continue. However, I really enjoyed the story, and was somewhat surprised by the ending. I especially liked the varying points of view that showed different elements of the plot.
April 5, 2025
I really wanted to like this book, but it was depressing, and if I would have known about all the animal abuse, I would not have read it.
I do like Susan Wilson's books, though, and will still read her books.
3 1/2 ⭐️'s for me
I do like Susan Wilson's books, though, and will still read her books.
3 1/2 ⭐️'s for me
April 2, 2020
Great story about pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. The yellow do plot keeps you on your toes.
November 1, 2020
A sort of love story between a man and man’s best friend. Until recently I don’t think I would have understood how you could love a dog that much! I never grew up having pets and the man I’m dating has a dog. I thought this story would be sadder. It was sad don’t get me wrong, it’s just I didn’t cry!
February 19, 2021
Really enjoyed listening to this book. Since I like dogs, yellow dog had my heart from the very beginning.
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