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I love Lucy Dillon! Her writing is so entertaining and keeps you interested. I can't wait to start reading this, has anyone else read any of her books? I've read 100 pieces of me and Lost dogs and lonely hearts, I love how all of her books always have a dog involved in them :)
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I think you will like it Barb, hope you can read it with me :)
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I have to get it, but I will look into where I can find it cheap. Our library doesn't have it on hand.
Oh okay well I hope you can find it
Bookdepository.com always have cheap books
Bookdepository.com always have cheap books
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Yay :) I'll start reading mine tonight
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Okay, sounds good. I hope mine gets here quickly.
Barb its a bit sad, its tugging on my heartstrings already. I hope you don't cry easily like I do! Its really good so far though cant wait for you to get it so we can discuss :)
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Have you got it yet barb?
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Oh great! Hope you like it! I finished it in 3 days haha
I've also just ordered this book, so I can join in any discussion! :)
That's great Gail! I was worried nobody was interested in reading this month. Let me know when you guys are into it and we can start discussing :)
That's great Gail! I was worried nobody was interested in reading this month. Let me know when you guys are into it and we can start discussing :)
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I want to ask questions now but I don't want to give away any details haha
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Go ahead if you want. We will be reading and then we can reply when we get to those parts.
Maybe someone else might be reading it too that hasn't said anything yet.
Okay I will :) Do any of you have a dog who has a similar character to any of the dogs Juliet walks?
Are you or have you been a dog walker before? If so what made you like it or what did you not like about it
Do you think dogs can help individuals get over grief in a way another person could not?
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The 2nd question I've never walked dogs for money as a dog walker. But, have walked dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter.
And, yes, I do believe dogs can help a person with their grief. Maybe not get over it per say, but get over the humps that comes along and to snap someone out of their sadness or depression about it.
I used to walk dogs for money at one point when I was a bit younger and loved doing it because most of the time these dogs never got out and it was so nice to how excited they were. One of my regulars was a chubby Labrador and coco reminds me so much of her. I also dog walked off rescues and it was the same lovely feeling as we always walked the rescues stuck in the pound.
I agree with you Barb there is something about love from a dog that is way less complicated than the love we receive from another person it's unconditional and there no matter what mood we are in or what we have done. I think that's why Juliet needed Minton so much because he was there for her no matter what they did, I think if Juliet didn't have him with her she would have felt a lot worse as her family were always hassling her and pushing her to do things she wasn't ready to do yet
I used to walk dogs for money at one point when I was a bit younger and loved doing it because most of the time these dogs never got out and it was so nice to how excited they were. One of my regulars was a chubby Labrador and coco reminds me so much of her. I also dog walked off rescues and it was the same lovely feeling as we always walked the rescues stuck in the pound.
I agree with you Barb there is something about love from a dog that is way less complicated than the love we receive from another person it's unconditional and there no matter what mood we are in or what we have done. I think that's why Juliet needed Minton so much because he was there for her no matter what they did, I think if Juliet didn't have him with her she would have felt a lot worse as her family were always hassling her and pushing her to do things she wasn't ready to do yet
How did you go with it Barb?
I've read three books by this author now, and I really enjoy her books. I like how the characters from the other books make small cameo reappearances.In response to the quedstion about dogs helping you get over grief in a way humans cannot, I absolutely say yes. I have an 18 year old shih-tzu, and I turned to her to help me get thru the loss of a family member and other animals. Not only having her presence and personality there, but knowing she still had her needs for walks and food and care to be met, kept me going.
I know Jamie I love Lucy Dillon she's a brilliant writer and touches on a lot of issues that I feel like people, especially women should really read about. That's such a great way of looking at the problems with getting through grief, I suppose a dog will always have it's needs no matter what we are going through and that would really ground you again. Thanks so much for sharing your stories, it's so good to know what people have gone through and how they deal with such difficult issues
Sofie wrote: "I know Jamie I love Lucy Dillon she's a brilliant writer and touches on a lot of issues that I feel like people, especially women should really read about. That's such a great way of looking at t..."
I also read Lost Dogs & Lonely Hearts and Secret of Happy Ever After.
Lost dogs and lonely hearts is my favourite :)
Sofie wrote: "Lost dogs and lonely hearts is my favourite :)"That was my favorite too. I didn't care for the Secret of Happy Ever After as much as the prior books, but it wa still good.
Have you read 100 pieces of me? That's her newest book it's really good. She has another one coming out in April I can't wait for as well. Yeah I found the secret of happy ever after a bit hard to follow there were so many stories going on at once
Sofie wrote: "Have you read 100 pieces of me? That's her newest book it's really good. She has another one coming out in April I can't wait for as well. Yeah I found the secret of happy ever after a bit hard to ..."I haven't read that one yet, but it is on my tbr. I want to get to it before it gets buried by other books!!!! I didn't realize she had another one in April - I need to get reading!
