Bad Dogs Have More Fun: Selected Writings on Animals, Family and Life by John Grogan for The Philadelphia Inquirer [Paperback]

John Grogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2008

Bad Dogs Have More Fun is an unforgettable collection of more than seventy-five newspaper articles from The Philadelphia Inquirer written by former columnist John Grogan. Combining humor, wit, poignancy, and affection, these columns provide insight into the intriguing and wonderful world we live in. Whether it be writing about animals (from dogs to elephants to geese!), powerful and moving comments about his own and other families, trenchant comments on life’s foibles and farces, or his interviews and interactions with people who are memorable and unusual in their own right, John Grogan makes us laugh—he makes us cry—he makes us think.

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"This is a wonderful, moving book that even non-dog-lovers cannot fail to enjoy. Mail on Sunday 'Made me laugh so much that I pulled a muscle in my solar plexus' Daily Mail"

About the Author

John Grogan was a Pennsylvania columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the former editor in chief of Rodale's Organic Gardening magazine. He has previously worked as a reporter, a bureau chief, and a columnist at newspapers in Michigan and Florida. His work has won numerous awards, including the National Press Club's Consumer Journalism Award. He currently lives on a wooded hillside in Pennsylvania with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Vanguard Press (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593154909
• ISBN-13: 978-1616851682
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #967,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Bad Dogs Have More Fun: Selected Writings on Animals, Family and Life by John Grogan for The Philadelphia Inquirer (Paperback)

After reading Marley & Me and seeing the movie, I couldn't get enough. I bought Bad Dogs immediately after Christmas and finished it in no time.

The book contains articles published in the Philadelphia Inquirer that were written by John Grogan. As usual he is keenly observant, funny, and informative.

I just love not only what he writes but also the way he says it. There are messages here for everyone, not only dog lovers. If you enjoyed Marley & Me, and you'd be crazy not to, you'll want to buy this book.

It's not just about dogs.