Dogs know how to talk to us they do it all the time. A pair of raised ears or a wagging tail can speak volumes to those in the know. In this heartfelt ode to the furriest of family members, dog lovers get the chance to say something back, sharing personal letters penned to their beloved companions. With gorgeous accompanying photographs by Robin Layton, this collection of letters and portraits features a wide range of dogs and their owners, including everyday people with remarkable stories as well as celebrities like Hilary Duff, Tony Bennett, and Oprah Winfrey alongside their pooches. Throughout, these tales of perseverance, love, and loyalty celebrate the deep and devoted friendships that humans share with their pups.
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"This is a real must-have for your dog-lover friends"
Columnist Liz Smith
" a CRAZZZY good read! We know what's going to be on our Christmas list! "
-TeddyHilton
"A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends features letters written by everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Tony Bennett to Willow Smith. Their stories celebrate belly rubs, endless games of fetch, fuzzy ears and waggy tails, and most of all-unconditional love. Complete with stunning photography by Robin Layton, A Letter to My Dog is the perfect book for anyone who considers their dog a part of their family. So cuddle up on the couch with your pooch, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and dive in to this unique and beautiful book."
Tails Magazine
"Sweet, poignant, heartfelt--the love songs to the dogs are perfectly complemented by Layton's tender photographs."
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Columnist Liz Smith
" a CRAZZZY good read! We know what's going to be on our Christmas list! "
-TeddyHilton
"A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends features letters written by everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Tony Bennett to Willow Smith. Their stories celebrate belly rubs, endless games of fetch, fuzzy ears and waggy tails, and most of all-unconditional love. Complete with stunning photography by Robin Layton, A Letter to My Dog is the perfect book for anyone who considers their dog a part of their family. So cuddle up on the couch with your pooch, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and dive in to this unique and beautiful book."
Tails Magazine
"Sweet, poignant, heartfelt--the love songs to the dogs are perfectly complemented by Layton's tender photographs."
-Shelf Awareness
About the Author
Robin Layton is an award-winning photojournalist and renowned photographic artist. At the age of twenty-four, LIFE magazine named her one of the eight most talented photographers in America. Nikon calls her one of the best photographers in the world. Her exquisite work has been nominated for a Pulitzer prize and featured in the Smithsonian. This in-demand photographer's impressive client list includes President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Sidney Poitier, and more. Robin lives in Seattle with her partner Shakti and their four very-loved adopted dogs.
Kimi Culp's unique specialty is generating original ideas and concepts and bringing them to life across multiple media platforms. Her experience includes work as a producer and story developer for NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, ABC's Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a partner at Long Story Short Media, a production and creative consulting company. Based in Los Angeles, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, hiking, and playing at the beach.
Lisa Erspamer, a dog lover since birth, most recently served as Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President of Programming and Development for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Prior to OWN, Lisa served as Co-Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she produced hundreds of shows and oversaw such memorable episodes as the biggest Flash Mob in history, the legendary car giveaway, Oprah's After Oscar Specials, Whitney Houston's final interview, and many others. Currently, Lisa lives in Los Angeles with her precious Yorkie, Lily. Lisa dedicates this book to her beloved boy, Louis, who sadly passed away this year.
Kimi Culp's unique specialty is generating original ideas and concepts and bringing them to life across multiple media platforms. Her experience includes work as a producer and story developer for NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, ABC's Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a partner at Long Story Short Media, a production and creative consulting company. Based in Los Angeles, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, hiking, and playing at the beach.
Lisa Erspamer, a dog lover since birth, most recently served as Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President of Programming and Development for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Prior to OWN, Lisa served as Co-Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she produced hundreds of shows and oversaw such memorable episodes as the biggest Flash Mob in history, the legendary car giveaway, Oprah's After Oscar Specials, Whitney Houston's final interview, and many others. Currently, Lisa lives in Los Angeles with her precious Yorkie, Lily. Lisa dedicates this book to her beloved boy, Louis, who sadly passed away this year.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Scarecrowe
Format:Hardcover
I rarely read books on dogs, because they seem to all follow a tacit requirement that at some point, they must be profoundly sad. Several years ago, I picked up a book on a sale table entitled "Shelter Dogs" and it included a photograph and a caption that has haunted me to this day. I don't actively avoid sadness, I just don't seek it out. Watching "Ole Yeller" once was quite enough for me, thank you.
But as I read through this book, I instinctively understood the "heartfeltedness" of the letters within. Writing a letter to a creature - whether canine, human, or otherwise - who will never read it brings out an honesty of emotions that most folks typically tend to repress. I suppose that's why some therapists encourage this sort of activity. You can almost feel that some of these letters were only written after agonizing effort; "What do I say? How do I say it? What words should I use, none of which effectively capture what I feel?" I wonder how many tried and failed.
Like many people who will read this book, I started a letter of my own, to my "old lady who is now fourteen and in the twilight of her life." I couldn't finish it. Words failed, and eventually blurred. If you are reading this review, you are a dog lover, and I am guessing you have been in this same place, and have seen your own words blur as you struggle to capture your feelings. That's a good thing. Even though I've never met you, I like you already.
But perhaps even more poignant would be the "what if" thoughts that will surely spring to mind as you read this book. If your dog could write, if your dog could put pen to paper, what would it say to you?
But as I read through this book, I instinctively understood the "heartfeltedness" of the letters within. Writing a letter to a creature - whether canine, human, or otherwise - who will never read it brings out an honesty of emotions that most folks typically tend to repress. I suppose that's why some therapists encourage this sort of activity. You can almost feel that some of these letters were only written after agonizing effort; "What do I say? How do I say it? What words should I use, none of which effectively capture what I feel?" I wonder how many tried and failed.
Like many people who will read this book, I started a letter of my own, to my "old lady who is now fourteen and in the twilight of her life." I couldn't finish it. Words failed, and eventually blurred. If you are reading this review, you are a dog lover, and I am guessing you have been in this same place, and have seen your own words blur as you struggle to capture your feelings. That's a good thing. Even though I've never met you, I like you already.
But perhaps even more poignant would be the "what if" thoughts that will surely spring to mind as you read this book. If your dog could write, if your dog could put pen to paper, what would it say to you?
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By mike knutson
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
AWESOME BOOK FOR THE ULTIMATE DOG LOVER. NOT A STORY, AWESOME PHOTOS HEARTFELT LETTERS TO PEOPLES DOGS THAT JUST MAKE YOUR HEART WARM AND SOMETIMES BRINGS A LITTLE TEAR TO YOUR EYE.
NOTE: ONE OWNER WROTE EVERYTIME MY DOG STOPS WHEN HE IS OUT ON A WALK AND SMELL ANOTHER DOG OR ANIMAL I JUST LOOK AT IT LIKE HE IS READING HIS MAIL. SO NOW, I WILL GIVE MY DOG TIME TO STOP AND READ HER MAIL.
NOTE: ONE OWNER WROTE EVERYTIME MY DOG STOPS WHEN HE IS OUT ON A WALK AND SMELL ANOTHER DOG OR ANIMAL I JUST LOOK AT IT LIKE HE IS READING HIS MAIL. SO NOW, I WILL GIVE MY DOG TIME TO STOP AND READ HER MAIL.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the Best Book I have read about dogs...My dogs....Book came in Great Shape and Fast.
I think I am gonna write a letter to my 3 dogs.
I think I am gonna write a letter to my 3 dogs.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Linda H
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased three copies of this book to give as gifts ... it is even more than I expected and will be a keepsake for YEARS to come!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Three words...I Love Dogs! The picture on the front and the first couple of stories I have read are beautifully written and show the love the owners have for "man (or woman's) best friend". You will laugh and cry. I am reading one story every other night to make this last. Cherish it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Agneta
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As an avid dog lover reading these letters from the owners of their 4-legged fur-children touched my heart. It's wonderful to know there are people who considers their 4-legged beings as true family members.
I would highly recommend this book as a great gift to a dog lover.
I would highly recommend this book as a great gift to a dog lover.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By saffie
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a great idea for a book,the stories make you laugh and cry at the same time.I recommend this book to anyone who has had their soul touched by a dog.It will inspire you to write a letter to you dog and then hug your puppy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Firstcatch
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book and have also found it to be a great gift to give to friends who have recently lost a dog. Get out the Kleenex thought because it'll make you cry and laugh.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Really Touched My Heart
This little book really communicates the great bonding love between dogs and their people. The photography is as poignant as the words. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Dog's Best Friend
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love My Dog
This book contains outstanding photographs of dogs, beloved pets. The dogs' owners write tributes to their dogs. I recommend this book and suggest that it is a beautiful gift.
Published 8 days ago by Florence Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars
It makes you smile, laugh & tugs at your heart
This is one of those books that you can just pick up and read a page here and there and put it down with some kind of emotion: warm fuzzy, sentiment, laughter, smiles and yes even... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Cooking Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for myself & a Mother's day present
Love this book on what dog owners have said about their own dogs. Who would of thought to write a letter to your dog? Very clever if you ask me. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Golf nutt
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends
This is such a wonderful idea and so well done! For us dog lovers of the world and speaking for myself, I wish I had done this for each of our wonderful Rottweilers, whom we... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Phyllis Myers Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet concept but ruff to get through
After reading about this book I had to order a couple of copies, one for us and one for our friends, also rabid dog lovers (sorry). Read more
Published 24 days ago by Shilo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A written treasure!
A must-have for all dog lovers, touching and cute stories about the relationship between humans and their dogs! My all time favourite!
Published 27 days ago by Nina Lundby
5.0 out of 5 stars
How adorable!
I hope my sister loves this book. I got it for her bday. I read it and loved it and I don't even have pets!
Published 1 month ago by sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog book
These are very touching letters written by owners to their dogs. Great reading. I would recommend this book to any dog lover.
Published 1 month ago by Jerry Arkansas
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent Book
It's a very fast read (it took me less than an afternoon). Its sentimental, which generally I like, but I didn't find it to be particularly well written. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate O
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