Yellowdog [Hardcover]

Debra Marlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

In 50 black and white images, Marlin conjure s up the everyday joys of a dog''s life - frolics in the wate r, naps on the porch, treats at the table - and captures the distinct personalities of her 4 golden retrievers on film. '

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

From life with her golden retrievers, Debra Marlin plucks this reflection on her beloved dogs and her time on Martha's Vineyard. A successful businesswoman, Marlin's first love is photography. In her breathtaking black-and-white photographs, taken over an 11-year period, dogs Sonny, Lake, Breaker, and Tucker frolic for the camera in such settings as Chappaquiddick Island and South Beach. Accompanying the sensitive photographs are Marlin's thoughts about the life and loss of Sonny, her first beloved retriever, as well as the ever-adventurous escapades of the three remaining "moochie-poochies." Charming and undeniably poignant, Marlin's celebration of the human-dog bond through images and verse is one of the best.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821223437
• ISBN-13: 978-0821223437
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a story written form the depths of debra's heart ., July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Yellowdog (Hardcover)

two years ago our golden charlie was four and full of life...i received the book yellowdog for christmas...i glanced at the pictures and read the first page and wept.....i could not imagine my life without my golden boy, my chunkamunka.i set the book aside. this past february after a nine month battle with lymphosarcoma we had to put charlie to sleep. i was devastated. my daughter told me to read the book." it will help mom." i did. debra marlin has in words and pictures captured the feelings that i have been only able to express in a downpour of tears. it is a wonderful story of love, i wish i could talk with her....this book is a must have for any pet owner.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy it for anyone who'se lost a golden, now!, December 7, 1999

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James W. Ash (half moon bay, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yellowdog (Hardcover)

if you or anyone you know has lost a golden, there is no excuse for not buying this book. i have never found anything that could help me so much through the most difficult time in my life.

thank you debra.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful, August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Yellowdog (Hardcover)

What a gorgeous ode to Goldens. Having been a Golden lover for almost my entire life, but unable to own one (due to age, and life with my parents) this book broke my heart - more than once. I would recommend this to anyone who adores Goldens, dogs in general, or even has a dog - it will definitely make you appreciate your life.