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Katie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family Hardcover – September 8, 2010
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All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security.
Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCenter Street
- Publication dateSeptember 8, 2010
- Dimensions6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101599952548
- ISBN-13978-1599952543
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"Katie is an absolutely delightful story, so much more than a memoir. It is a wise and moving story of love found-and shared on life's journey-and then the inevitable separation. Reading it you will smile even as your eyes sparkle with tears."
-Mary Higgins Clark
"God can appear in many disguises-even as a dog-bringing people together in a spirit of love. All I can say is that I felt 'really good' after reading Glenn's superb book-there can be no higher endorsement."
-Wayne Dyer, New York Times bestselling author
"It is not surprising that Glenn Plaskin's innate talents-his insight and human touch-are wonderfully brought to the forefront in his new book KATIE UP AND DOWN THE HALL. It's a significant story well worth reading-Glenn has done a terrific job."
-Donald J. Trump
"[Glenn's] story proves that the true and small pleasures in life-friendship, loyalty and trust-are the ones that matter most."
-Calvin Klein
"Katie the cocker spaniel and her human family teach that loving isn't about the bonds of biology, loving is about embracing and caring for each other. Glenn Plaskin's book will touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a dog."
-Judge Judy Sheindlin
"This is a powerfully compelling story that will capture your heart, about the true meaning of family and the eternal nature of love. Glenn's use of language reveals the soul of a poet."
-Anthony Robbins, entrepreneur, author, and peak performance strategist
"Katie types, she models, she uses a remote, she changes the lives of everyone around her-and she's got a great wardrobe! What dog (other than my own, of course) can do all that? Well Katie can-and it's a fabulous, heartfelt book."
-Joan Rivers
"KATIE UP AND DOWN THE HALL is an absolute delight, a lovely book, and, of course, I fell in love with that beautiful little blond girl. She is a keeper."
-Betty White
"Katie is a dream come true to the various families living on her floor in a New York apartment. Her heart is so big that she adopts them all, making you wish you were one of them."
-Mary Tyler Moore
"I picked up this book to glance through it and suddenly found myself unable to put it down. This warm, touching, tender and loving memoir is probably the best book I've ever read about a dog. Glenn pulls you into this moving story instantly. Even people who are not crazy about dogs will love this tale."
-Barbara Taylor Bradford
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- Publisher : Center Street; 1st edition (September 8, 2010)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1599952548
- ISBN-13 : 978-1599952543
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 1 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,064,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #580 in Mid Atlantic U.S. Biographies
- #1,417 in Animal & Pet Care Essays
- #3,985 in Dog Breeds (Books)
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Veteran journalist and celebrity interviewer Glenn Plaskin is the bestselling author of Horowitz: The Biography of Vladimir Horowitz; Turning Point: Pivotal Moments in the Lives of America’s Celebrities; KATIE: Up and Down The Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Four Neighbors into a Family. Plaskin is also a recognized collaborator and ghostwriter for CEO’s, entertainment personalities, high achievers, newsmakers, performing artists and public speakers. He is known for his in-depth interviews and human development stories, landing exclusives with film stars, politicians, TV personalities, business executives, and media figures. His profiles and syndicated columns have appeared in the New York Times, the Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, US Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, W, and Playboy. His interview subjects have included such figures as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Katharine Hepburn, Nancy Reagan, Bill Gates, Calvin Klein, Edward Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Paul Newman, Dolly Parton, Leona Helmsley, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Peter Jennings, Yoko Ono, Sylvester Stallone, Donald Trump, Cher, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, Harrison Ford, Lionel Richie, Carol Burnett, Shirley MacLaine, Judge Judy, Betty White, and hundreds of others. His TV appearances include The Today Show, Oprah, Larry King, Joan Rivers, Sally Jessy Raphael, Geraldo, and Good Day New York. He lives in New York City.
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I recommend this book to everyone who loves dogs, as well as anyone that appreciates the fact that families don't always come in the shape and size of blood relations, but rather, they can be made in the most amazing of ways - and last for always. Thank you so much to Glenn Plaskin for sharing his wondering experiences, his "family" as well as his adorable dog, Katie. Thank you for opening up so completely in the book and sharing with readers the details of what a pet can do for a human's life as well as what "family" is really all about.
I try to read every dog memoir book that comes out and Glenn Plaskin's "Katie" has remained at the top of my list!! His inviting and heartwarming style makes you want to cozy-up with the book more times than just once. To a certain extent and in certain forms, nothing does last forever, but your girl's spirit WILL live on and her legacy will last FOREVER in all of our hearts!! Guaranteed, the movie will be a blockbuster!!
I'm also expecting to soon be reading "Miss Lucy's Escapades Along the Esplanade"!! There - now that I've given you the title, Glenn, start writing!! Your fans are waiting!!!
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it from someone who was there. Recommended


