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"BAD DOG (A LOVE STORY)" by Martin Kihn
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- Bad Dog (A Love Story)
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Topic
- Dogs, Pet Stories
- Features
- 1st Edition
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Year Printed
- 2012
- Binding
- Softcover
- Genre
- Animals & Pets
- Modified Item
- No
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- Subjects
- Pet Stories
- ISBN
- 9780307477460
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0307477460
ISBN-13
9780307477460
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109088966
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bad Dog : (A Love Story)
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Dogs / Breeds, Personal Memoirs, General, Dogs / General, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Animals / General, Essays & Narratives
Genre
Pets, Nature, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Martin Kihn is just too talented--I still don't know how a writer can be that laugh-out-loud funny while chronicling a major life crisis--and his story is just too good to miss. (And of course the soulful pictures of Hola, his lovely Bernese mountain dog, don't hurt either.)" -- Christian Science Monitor "It's the special relationship between man and animal that form the heart of the memoir. . . Any dog lover is bound to tear up over the love and trust that can exist between a person and their dog, which Kihn captures perfectly with a blend of earnest emotional catharsis and wry humor." -- The Daily Texan "Not a cozy Marley and Me duplicate or Cesar Millan-type training book (though readers will learn a lot about the value of appropriate training from someone who's been there), this sharply written, darkly funny memoir-cum-dog story-cum-recovery tale is a quick, absorbing read that will serve a wide audience well." -- Library Journal (Starred Review) "This wry memoir of the human-dog bond is one that eschews the usual treacly sentimentality in favor of a raw, deeply sincere, and self-aware homage to this powerful bond." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Hola, surprise, surprise, grows enormous, while also growing out of control, ignoring commands, sprawling, immovable, across the bed. Add to this rowdy mix the fact that Kihn drinks way too much and that his wife, Gloria, is on the verge of leaving him, and you have a recipe for a surefire heartbreaking bestseller along the lines of Marley and Me ." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "This tale of a man who forgot he was a man and the dog who ultimately reminded him is the most touching, original buddy story I've come across in ages. Sit. Stay. Read." --Walter Kirn, author of Up in the Air "A modern masterpiece that captures the dark side of K9 love." --Julia Szabo, Dogster.com "Martin Kihn's agile wit is showcased in this memoir of addiction, recovery, and the highs and lows of canine and human behavior. Despite its compact form, Bad Dog carries a surprising amount of weight, and when you're not looking, it will knock you over and charm you, all while licking your face." --Charles Yu, author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "A bittersweet tale of renewal . . . An endearing read full of hope, humor and humility." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Martin Kihn is just too talented-I still don't know how a writer can be that laugh-out-loud funny while chronicling a major life crisis-and his story is just too good to miss. (And of course the soulful pictures of Hola, his lovely Bernese mountain dog, don't hurt either.)" -Marjorie Kehe, Christian Science Monitor "It's the special relationship between man and animal that form the heart of the memoir. . . Any dog lover is bound to tear up over the love and trust that can exist between a person and their dog, which Kihn captures perfectly with a blend of earnest emotional catharsis and wry humor." -Katie Stroh, The Daily Texan "Not a cozy Marley and Me duplicate or Cesar Millantype training book (though readers will learn a lot about the value of appropriate training from someone who's been there), this sharply written, darkly funny memoircumdog storycumrecovery tale is a quick, absorbing read that will serve a wide audience well." -Barbara Hoffert, Library Journal (Starred Review) "This wry memoir of the human-dog bond is one that eschews the usual treacly sentimentality in favor of a raw, deeply sincere, and self-aware homage to this powerful bond." - Publishers Weekly (Starred review) "Hola, surprise, surprise, grows enormous, while also growing out of control, ignoring commands, sprawling, immovable, across the bed. Add to this rowdy mix the fact that Kihn drinks way too much and that his wife, Gloria, is on the verge of leaving him, and you have a recipe for a surefire heartbreaking bestseller along the lines of Marley and Me ." -Laurie Hertzel, Minneapolis Star-Tribune "This tale of a man who forgot he was a man and the dog who ultimately reminded him is the most touching, original buddy story I've come across in ages. Sit. Stay. Read." -Walter Kirn, author of Up in the Air "A modern masterpiece that captures the dark side of K9 love." -Julia Szabo, Dogster.com "Martin Kihn's agile wit is showcased in this memoir of addiction, recovery, and the highs and lows of canine and human behavior. Despite its compact form, Bad Dog carries a surprising amount of weight, and when you're not looking, it will knock you over and charm you, all while licking your face." -Charles Yu, author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "A bittersweet tale of renewal . . . An endearing read full of hope, humor and humility." - Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition., "Martin Kihn is just too talented-I still don't know how a writer can be that laugh-out-loud funny while chronicling a major life crisis-and his story is just too good to miss. (And of course the soulful pictures of Hola, his lovely Bernese mountain dog, don't hurt either.)" -Marjorie Kehe, Christian Science Monitor "It's the special relationship between man and animal that form the heart of the memoir. . . Any dog lover is bound to tear up over the love and trust that can exist between a person and their dog, which Kihn captures perfectly with a blend of earnest emotional catharsis and wry humor." -Katie Stroh, The Daily Texan "Not a cozy Marley and Me duplicate or Cesar Millantype training book (though readers will learn a lot about the value of appropriate training from someone who's been there), this sharply written, darkly funny memoircumdog storycumrecovery tale is a quick, absorbing read that will serve a wide audience well." -Barbara Hoffert, Library Journal (Starred Review) "This wry memoir of the human-dog bond is one that eschews the usual treacly sentimentality in favor of a raw, deeply sincere, and self-aware homage to this powerful bond." - Publishers Weekly (Starred review) "Hola, surprise, surprise, grows enormous, while also growing out of control, ignoring commands, sprawling, immovable, across the bed. Add to this rowdy mix the fact that Kihn drinks way too much and that his wife, Gloria, is on the verge of leaving him, and you have a recipe for a surefire heartbreaking bestseller along the lines of Marley and Me ." -Laurie Hertzel, Minneapolis Star-Tribune "This tale of a man who forgot he was a man and the dog who ultimately reminded him is the most touching, original buddy story I've come across in ages. Sit. Stay. Read." -Walter Kirn, author of Up in the Air "A modern masterpiece that captures the dark side of K9 love." -Julia Szabo, Dogster.com "Martin Kihn's agile wit is showcased in this memoir of addiction, recovery, and the highs and lows of canine and human behavior. Despite its compact form, Bad Dog carries a surprising amount of weight, and when you're not looking, it will knock you over and charm you, all while licking your face." -Charles Yu, author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "A bittersweet tale of renewal . . . An endearing read full of hope, humor and humility." - Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Meet Hola. She's a nightmare. But she's gorgeous. Hola may be the most beautiful Bernese mountain dog in the world, but she's never been trained, so it's not her fault if she tackles strangers, chews on furniture, and runs after buses. That honor falls to Marty, Hola's supposed master, who is a high-functioning alcoholic. A TV writer turned management consultant, Marty's in debt and out of shape; he's about to lose his job, and his wife, too, if he can't get his life--and his dog--under control. Desperately trying to save his marriage, Marty throws himself headlong into the world of competitive dog training. Unfortunately, he knows even less than Hola, the only dog ever to be expelled from her puppy preschool twice., Meet Hola-the only dog ever to be expelled from puppy school twice. Now her supposed master-a TV writer turned management consultant and high-functioning alcoholic -is about to lose his job, and his wife, too, if he can't get his life-and his dog-under control. Hola may be the most beautiful Bernese mountain dog in the world, but she's never been trained, so it's not her fault if she tackles strangers, chews on furniture, and runs after buses. That honor falls to Marty, Hola's supposed master, a high-functioning alcoholic who's so in debt, out of shape, and desperate to save his marriage that he throws himself headlong into the world of competitive dog training. Unfortunately, he knows even less than Hola.
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