Regards, Rodeo [Paperback]

Alan Armstrong (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: J.N. Townsend Publishing (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880158256
• ISBN-13: 978-1880158258
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,289,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a poetic work, August 2, 2001

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Dr. James (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Regards, Rodeo (Paperback)

This book nicely balances the humor of the "dog's-eye view" with genuine respect for our canine friends. Armstrong manages to appreciate both the heroic working dog and the fiesty house poodle. I found some of the descriptions of the sea-faring dog to verge on the poetic and made me misty-eyed with respect and admiration.

Nicely woven into the tale are ruminations on WWII and the french resistance, as well as what is essentially a travel diary as the author recounts his experiences in France.

This is a moving tribute to dogs without ever becoming too cute. I certainly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pearl for Your Collection, April 15, 2000

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L Rinella (Wyndmoor, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Regards, Rodeo (Paperback)

Regards Rodeo is a communication between a poodle in Massachusetts and a berger (German Shepherd) in Cassis who share a patron, Alan. As their correspondence deepens, they share tender anecdotes about philosophy, frailty (human and canine), family, work and love. The author is clearly a "grown up" a la Saint-Exupery whose childlike wonder is intact. The illustrations, created by the wife of the patron/author, enable the reader to visualize the wonderful experiences shared by Jefe and Rodeo. I bought 5 copies to share with friends.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love those dogs!, April 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Regards, Rodeo (Paperback)

What a charming tale of two pups who are trans-atlantic pen pals. A "must" for those of us who believe that dogs DO run the world (or should!). This account captures the personalities of the two main characters, Rodeo, a German Shephard in Cassis, and Jefe, a poodle in western Massachusetts. Also a lovely and true picture of beautiful Cassis, France . . . Most of all, a moving and heartwarming story about the bond many of us humans share with our four-legged "best friends." A great read and a "keeper" for all of us animal lovers, and a lovely one to share with friends.