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by Elke Gazzara (Author)
Key Phrases: New York, Sag Harbor, Madison Avenue (more...)
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"Madison Avenue Maxi is going to speak to critter lovers of all kinds with its unabashed adoration of an animal. If you've got a pet...this book will make you yip with joy." -- "The Bookworm Sez" column

"A nice gift book for a dachshund lover with a taste for the upscale life." -- "Constant Reader" column

"It's become fashionable to write dog biographies, and what dog could be more fashionable than Madison Avenue Maxi?...If you are a Ben Gazzara fan or a dog lover, and most especially a small dog lover, and even more especially, a dachshund lover, this book will pull at your heartstrings...It's harmless, pleasant and diverting--angel food for the recreational reader's palate. And right in style." -- Curled Up with a Good Book

"Tells an entertaining story...Fans of Gazzara, who often plays tough-guy roles, will enjoy this story of how Maxi stays close by." -- Bookviews.com

"[A] fun, breezy read." -- New York Post

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“It is a book that speaks to the common bonds and life experiences of pets and their humans, and while sappy at times appeals to the best in human (and canine) nature, a highly enjoyable read.”

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“If you like animals, or are interested in reading about the life of celebrities, you will enjoy this book. I liked the armchair tour of various countries and a glimpse into the life of the rich and famous. It was heartwarming to see how two people did whatever they could to keep their dog with them. If only all animals could be loved by people like the author and her husband.”



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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (November 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786720387
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786720385
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #854,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A joy!, November 27, 2007
By Patty D. (Bridgewater, NJ) - See all my reviews
What a delight! In this already hectic holiday season, Maxi was a breath of fresh air. For all dog lovers and anyone who wants an escape that is both heart-warming and fun.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A highly enjoyable read., May 9, 2008
By Lynda Lippin (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands) - See all my reviews
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Having a dog is no easy task. They require a lot of work and personal interaction -- talking, walking, bathing, grooming, and just plain old loving -- dogs need their people as much as people need their dogs. I always considered myself a cat person. I grew up with Mittens, our family tabby who died at the old age of 12, and since then have adopted several cats that I watched get old and finally leave the mortal coil. When we moved to Turks & Caicos I brought three cats with me from the states.

So when my husband, who moved a few months before me, started talking about this stray potcake who kept following him home smiling all the way, my first response was, "Please just don't feed it!" We had a disastrous dog adoption experience once and I did not want to repeat that ever again. Long story short, suffice it to say that Smiley's picture graces my Blackberry, we keep a supply of treats on the kitchen counter, and I now understand the "dog thing".

Elke & Ben Gazzara happened into their lovely Maxi in a similar way. Elke's daughter adopted a dog and then couldn't keep her. Ben did not want a dog in the house, and as a working actor with much traveling a dog was not convenient. But that little dachsund Maxi wormed her way into their house and then into nearly every high end restaurant, hotel, boutique, party, hospital, and several film sets along the way.

But Madison Avenue Maxi is not only about a dog, but about her people. We see Ben & Elke in good times and bad, going through health crises, career changes, unexpected travel, but always with Maxi by their sides (or under the table in a bag). It is a book that speaks to the common bonds and life experiences of pets and their humans, and while sappy at times appeals to the best in human (and canine) nature, a highly enjoyable read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun leisure choice indeed., March 2, 2008
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
In Madison Avenue Maxi, the wife of a movie star provides an inherently fascinating and engagingly personal memoir of the life and times of the family dog, a miniature dachshund she and her husband adopted, and offers up whimsical, fun anecdotes on how to dog became a part of their fast-paced, globe-trotting lifestyle. Any general-interest library strong in books about pets and stars will find it a fun leisure choice indeed.
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