I . . . Had A Dog . . . In Alkrington: For 8 Great Years [Paperback]

Keith Brocklehurst (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2009

My book is a personal, perhaps parochial and anecdotal, but nonetheless sociological consideration of the pleasures and pains of having a dog in your life. It is a story that every dog-lover will surely find empathy with. But it is also an attempt to explore some of the common-thread factors. . . . of relationships, attachments, and the inevitable and developmental changes and stages. . . . that affect us all on our journey through life. . . . through a focus on the life, loss and bereavement of our family pet. The title is taken from the famous Meryl Streep 'I had a farm in Africa' line, as she played the central character, Karen Blixen, in the film, 'Out of Africa'. That was an intimate and moving story of unexpected attachment. . . . . . and, hopefully, this is another. . . . . .

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About the Author

KeithB was born near Glossop, in North Derbyshire, in 1951; and lived, was educated, and worked there (in engineering) until he was 24; when he went to study for a degree in Sociology at Salford University. It was there that he met his partner, Sue; with whom he has since resided. . . . . in Alkrington. In 1988, their partnership was momentously enhanced by the arrival of their daughter, Kate; and in 1999 of course, by. . . . . . Jasper. . . . . and the rest, as they say, is his-story. . . . . .

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (November 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1449036511
• ISBN-13: 978-1449036515
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,490,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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