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Woman's Best Friend: Women Writers on the Dogs in Their Lives [Paperback]

Megan McMorris (Editor), Pam Houston (Foreword)
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March 31, 2006
They may be known as man's best friend, but as the writers in this poignant, funny, and dramatic collection know, there's no gender divide when it comes to canines. Whether walking down the street, gathering at the dog park, hitting the open road, or spending one too many nights together on the couch in front of the TV, a woman and her dog are an enduring pair. And there are many who consider their dogs to be members of their family and themselves to be full-fledged dog moms, even if they're single.
From the family dog who takes on the anxiety of a family as the writer's sister battles breast cancer, to the compelling tale of a woman searching for her furry friend in the aftermath of September 11th, to the blind and deaf dog who teaches everyone about keeping on truckin' no matter what predicaments she gets into, the essays in this anthology get at the heart of love — and yes, sometimes love-hate-relationships women have with the dogs in their lives.

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"This charming compilation of anecdotes, explores woman's special bond with her canine companion...each tale is unique." -- Library Journal, April 2006

"[A]n enjoyable and informative read for lovers of dogs and lovers of literature alike." -- The Bark, July/August Issue 2006

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Seal Press (March 31, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580051634
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580051637
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Writers, Great Dogs, July 11, 2006
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This review is from: Woman's Best Friend: Women Writers on the Dogs in Their Lives (Paperback)
The book is fabulous! I read the book after reading an excerpt in RealSimple magazine and was not disappointed. The range of lives and dogs in this book makes it sure to appeal to every dog lover... because let's face it, we all like to read about "our" dog. There are pound princesses and pure pred princes, small dachshunds and gangly danes. And the lives of these women are very motivational. It provided a fun glimpse into the lives of authors, their families, their funny dog stories, some sad bits - because no dog lives long enough, and so everyday tales that remind you why you like dogs in the first place.

One of my favorites was a chapter entitled "Seven Reasons Not to Get a Dog" about a person who breaks every rule. There's another on the legal aspect of pack-dogs on city streets, and yet another about a dog who misses a long-gone boyfriend to the extent that he rushes to every pickup truck with a male driver in hopes of creating a parent-trap-esque reunion.

This is a great, peaceful, enjoyable book I am recommending to any and everyone - men included!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent arrangement of short stories, March 18, 2007
This review is from: Woman's Best Friend: Women Writers on the Dogs in Their Lives (Paperback)
Woman's Best Friend was a great collection of short stories about dogs. I loved the realistic nature of the book as not all the stories were about how great, smart or funny each woman's dog was. In fact there are a couple sad stories that remind you that dogs are ultimately animals with instincts and breed characteristics and some times they aren't a woman's best friend. I loved the thumbnail photos of the dogs within the short stories so you could really envision them in their setting. The story "First Born" by Lisa Vollmer was one that resonated with me in particular and would with any woman who considers her dog to be part of her family. Highly recommended for anyone - male or female - who has had a dog make an impact on their life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A favorite gift for a new dog mom, May 8, 2006
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This book was given to me recently when I became a dog mom for the first time. It's a hit on two levels: I love the dog stories and I like the women's stories as well. It's prompted me to keep a journal about the journey that Sophie, my new Boxer pup, and I are on together.
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