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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A collection of stories about dogs that was overly simplistic, overly repetitive and way way too corny. ( ) I won this book through the GoodReads first-reads program. I'm rather a sucker for animal stories, which is unfortunate because the bulk of them end with the animal passing away and commentary about the circle of life. Luckily [b:Dancing Dogs Stories|13414565|Dancing Dogs Stories|Jon Katz|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1333577634s/13414565.jpg|18713271] wasn't one of those books. While the first story, "Gracie's Last Walk", delves into that territory the rest of the book focuses much more about the relationship that exists between humans and animals. The stories ran the gamut from humorous to touching, but all were rather focused on the way that humans and animals see the world - how it differs, and how it is similar - and how we influence one another's lives. "Instinct Test" was one of my favorites, as it touched me rather deeply and made me fully aware of just how long we've known man's best friend. "Luther and Minnie in Heaven" actually got me to laugh out loud at the end, as did "A Day in the Life of Pearl and Joan". "Barn Cat" was a rather amazing story, in my opinion. As was "Old Dogs." All in all, I really adored this book and found [a:Jon Katz|36719|Jon Katz|http://www.goodreads.com/assets/nophoto/nophoto-M-50x66-e07624dc012f2cce49c7d9aa6500c6c0.jpg]'s writing incredibly clear. While the character's voices were all distinctly different, the author's style remained noticeable and a true joy to read. I can't wait for the other dog lover's in my life to read this one. Dancing Dogs is a collection of 16 short stories, mostly about dogs (although there is one about a barn cat). It's a nicely varied collection. Some of the stories are touching, some humorous, some insightful, and yes, there are some tear-jerkers. My favorite story was "Away To Me", which is about "Zip" gamely trying to carry on the herding duties after the loss of his Border Collie partner, "Fly". Disclosure: I received a pre-release version of this book in exchange for an honest review. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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HTML:No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerie??the dogs, sheep, chickens, and other residents of Bedlam Farm. Now, Katz is back with what he does best in his first collection of short stories, Dancing Dogs. With his signature insight and gift for storytelling, Katz shares sixteen stories about one of life??s most unique relationships: In the title story, a housekeeper loses her job, but discovers her four-legged ??children? have some toe-tapping talents that just may get the whole family back on its feet. In ??Puppy Commando,? a shy grade-school outcast forges an instant connection with a beagle puppy she meets at a shelter??and risks everything to keep him. ??Gracie??s Last Walk? features a woman who must find a way to say goodbye to her beloved golden retriever??but ends up saying hello to someone unexpected. ??The Dog Who Kept Men Away? shows that not all humans pass the ??sniff? test when it comes to canines, who possess an excellent judge of character. And in ??Guardian Angel,? a widower going through a painful transition finds the greatest comfort in the unlikeliest of sources??a funny-looking pug named Gus. Whether sitting, staying, and rolling over, in the barnyard, shelters, or home, sweet, home, the creatures in Dancing Dogs are genuinely inspiring and utterly memorable. Praise for Dancing Dogs ??Funny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend.???People ??Jon Katz writes with passion and humor about the connections between animals and humans. . . . Animal lovers are sure to want to add this book to their collection.???Examiner.com ??Katz??s stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere.???Booklist ??Insightful, moving . . . a tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales.???Kirkus Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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