They can make a grown man coo baby talk in public and a strong woman weep like a little schoolgirl. They seldom perform any practical function in our modern, mechanized society, yet people are willing to spend more on vet bills than on their kids college tuition. They pee on our carpets, shred our living room furniture, and poop on our sidewalks, yet we love these critters more than we love life itself. Why do little beasts have such control over us simple human beings? That is the question dog nut Roger Welsch explores in A Life With Dogs. Ultimately Welsch concludes that there is no answer as to why we shower so much affection on our dogs. In A Life With Dogs, Roger Welsch has written one of his most entertaining volumes yet, a collection of essays reflecting on mankind's significant other, the dog. Roger's love of dogs is apparent in every page of this book, and his enthusiasm for the subject adds a level of sparkle to his wit that transcends even his beloved tractor books.- You'll laugh, and if you are human you'll cry- Why dogs deserve the name "Fido," Latin for "I am Faithful"- Resources to help rescue dogs
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In A Life With Dogs, Roger Welsch has written one of his most entertaining volumes yet, a collection of essays reflecting on mankind's significant other, the dog. Roger's love of dogs is apparent in every page of this book, and his enthusiasm for the subject adds a level of sparkle to his wit that transcends even his beloved tractor books.
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Roger Welsch is a well-known humorist and columnist. For years he was a regular guest on CBS's Sunday Morning with Charles Kuraft. He is the best-selling author of Old Tractors and The Men Who Love Them (0-7603-0129-8), Busted Tractors and Rusty Knuckles (0-7603-0301-0), Love, Sex and Tractors (0-7603-0868-3) and Everything I Know about Women I Learned from My Tractor (0-7603-1149-8). Welsch resides in Dennebrog, Nebraska, with his wife, Linda, and his dogs, Thank and Abigail.
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Roger Welsch Rekindles Fond Memories,
By chore girl (Colorado) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Life With Dogs (Hardcover)
Having seldom been without a dog in our own lives, my husband and I were recalling the antics of many of our dogs from the book's beginning to end. This fun heartwarming book from a true dog lover, richly enhanced by the artwork of Linda Welsch, is one of those that is practically impossible to put down until it is finished. We have enjoyed Mr. Welsch's writings for many years and are very proud to add this book to our long shelf of other dog books.
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There are a lot of books on dogs out there. Some are worthless, some are truely useful and meaningful (like Suzanne Clothier's 'Bones Would Rain From The Sky').
This book is just completely enjoyable. You get a genuine feel for Mr. Welsch's love and regard for dogs, and for their love and regard for us. The frequency of laughs is no small benefit either.
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The Wonder Pup's Visit...Revisited,
By Thndrbckt (Bucketville, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Life With Dogs (Hardcover)
As the official representative of Richard Lee Anderson, Jr...[the California Whiskey Heeler of Page 211] AND recipient of Roger's forgiveness...I have to tell you, after reading this book you'll probably want to trade your cat in on a dog, head to your Humane Society for more dogs or adopt your first.
Dogs are good for your soul, Roger's books are great reading and Linda Welsch's illustrations are heart warming to behold.
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