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Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog
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January 17, 2015
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January 17, 2015
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I have always been an animal lover and had been meaning to read this book for years. I knew having seen t…more

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Chazza Everafter
This book made me think of my own dog, who is a rescue pup. My dog wasn't nearly as "bad" as Marley in her habits, but I found that I could relate to some of what Grogan talks about in the book. There is an intense love that radiates from dogs towards their owners, and I particularly enjoyed reading the Grogan family journey with their crazy, fun-loving dog.

Since I'd seen the film, I was pretty sure that I wasn't going to cry. But of course I did. By the novel's end, even though I knew what was
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Dec 19, 2008 rated it liked it
I read this a few years back. Cute, fluffy stuff. What continues to blow my mind to this day is how huge the waiting list was for the book, and how much success it has garnered with 2 children's versions of the book and now a movie deal. Blows. My. Mind. ...more
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Dec 22, 2008 rated it really liked it
Of course this book makes you want to get a dog. I wondered through it all if it was a true story or not. I know it could be...
Anyway, I'm REALLY looking forward to watching the movie with J. Anniston!
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May 06, 2008 rated it liked it
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I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It was really touching and sometimes laugh out loud funny. I am not a dog lover; at least, my allergies encourage me to keep my distance, so I am constantly amazed the lengths dog owners will go to for their pets. The ongoing costs of repairing damage Marley caused to the house, let alone feeding him, seemed outrageous yet he was truly a part of the family.
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