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Conversations with My Old Dog

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It's wonderful to see a book written for people who share their time on earth with a pet. Any pet owner (not just dog owner's) can relate to this book. I have been around animals and their owners all my life. I know that people will recognize the peace of mind they create while "meditating" with their pet. My Dad would have loved this book! Thanks Rob, from everyone who shopped at Joe's.

Rob Pasick has written a delightful book! He shares moving and endearing insights that capture a wide range of emotions between a man and his dog. Although not pet owners, we thoroughly enjoyed the book and easily related to it. It made us reflect on the essence of relationships: animal and human.

This book is long overdue! Rob Pasick 's reflections are refereshingly frank and simulataneously humorous as one confronts the dual crisis of personal decline and the finality of death. Rob's converations with Lucy, faitful yellow lab 13 year companion, reveal a lot more than chatter with a so-called "dumb friend." There's nothing "dumb" about this small, highly readable book that ought to rank right up there with Tuesday With Morrie. A must read!

'Conversations with My Old Dog' is a delightful quick read for anyone who either enjoys journaling or who contemplates life's problems - large or small. You needn't have had a pet to enjoy this book, but that would surely add meaning for you. The collection of topics in these conversational poems written to the author's dog, Lucy, range from old age to losing things. Subtle doses of humor will bring a smile to your face. Maybe pets really do have solutions to life's perplexities!

The title and the chapter page are very misleading. These are not "conversations" as much as short ramblings. The chapters consist of short poems, some as short as 6 lines. I found this to be a huge waste of money and the 10 minutes it took to read.
My $9 would have been better spent elsewhere. Be wary if you are looking for actual conversations,this is just one mans observations. I have had conversations with my cat, albeit one sided to an extent, conversations none the less.

This is a wonderful book, with much to say about the unique relationship we have with our dogs and great insights on human behavior (and what dogs have to teach us). This is a wonderful gift for any dog lover.