Monday 28 April 2008

Marley & Me *

I had to post about a book I just finished reading . "Marley & Me" by John Grogan. What a fantastic story. (true story). It was one of those stories that you instantly fall in love with the main character, in this case Marley, the dog, and what a dog he is. (The family is not too bad either :) The story makes you laugh, out loud laugh and cry....tears rolling down your face cry... It's such a heartwarming story! What is so amazing is that John and Jenny kept Marley and accepted and loved him as he was! I imagine not many could handle a dog like Marley. As you can tell I really enjoyed this story. If you love dogs (or not :) you have to read this book. Marley is a bad dog that you end up loving and almost wishing you had one just like him. And really he's not all that bad.....just a little "attention-deficit, hyperactive, nutty dog, but he had a pure heart and an incredible gift of canine-human empathy". Authors own words :)
How nice that there will be a "Marley & Me" movie - which is scheduled for a Christmas day 2008 release. I'm actually excited and anxious to see it. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston will play the couple who owns Marley, John & Jenny Grogan. There is even a "Marley & Me" Blog

Pictures are from the "Marley & Me" blog.

5 comments:

Amy Bailes said...

I loved this book! Like you, I laughed out loud and then cried also. What a great book.

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Ann .- I am glad that you enjoy this story. When it tells you, appears to be an entertaining story with lots of emotions. The stories of animals we always come to the heart. a big hug and see you soon. Paco

Vicki said...

Happy birthday to you!!!!! Hope you had a great day and are sleeping like a baby now :))))

Teddylyn said...

From another reader who loved the Marley story--Happy Birthday and happy reading. Such a touching story of life and love.

Lynda in LV

Ann Made Studio said...

Thank you for the Birthday wishes....I had such a wonderful day :) How nice that others are enjoying this book :)