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Travels With Casey Hardcover – July 22, 2014

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A moody Labrador and his insecure human take a funny, touching cross-country RV trip into the heart of America’s relationship with dogs.

“I don’t think my dog likes me very much,” New York Times Magazine writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis confesses at the beginning of his journey with his nine-year-old Labrador-mix, Casey. Over the next four months, thirty-two states, and 13,000 miles in a rented motor home, Denizet-Lewis and his canine companion attempt to pay tribute to the most powerful interspecies bond there is, in the country with the highest rate of dog ownership in the world.

On the way, Denizet-Lewis—known for his deeply reported dispatches from far corners of American life—meets an irresistible cast of dogs and dog-obsessed humans. Denizet-Lewis and Casey hang out with wolf-dogs in Appalachia, search with a dedicated rescuer of stray dogs in Missouri, spend a full day at a kooky dog park in Manhattan, get pulled over by a K9 cop in Missouri, and visit “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan in California. And then there are the pet psychics, dog-wielding hitchhikers, and two nosy women who took their neighbor to court for allegedly failing to pick up her dog’s poop.

Travels With Casey is a delightfully idiosyncratic blend of memoir and travelogue coupled with an exploration of a dog-loving America. What does our relationship to our dogs tell us about ourselves and our values? Denizet-Lewis explores those questions—and his own canine-related curiosities and insecurities—during his unforgettable road trip through our dog-loving nation.

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“As an entertaining, somewhat whimsical glimpse into life with dogs in the 21st century, [Travels with Casey] covers a tremendous amount of ground, literally and figuratively. . . . Denizet-Lewis is warm, often hilarious company." -- Bronwen Dickey ― The New York Times Book Review

“Travels with Casey is a charming, touching, human and humane book. The author’s self-deprecating humor, his keen eye for the truth of the people he encounters, his respect for those who live in what too many others might call ‘fly-over country,’ and his affection for dogs make this a unique book.” -- Dean Koontz, author of The City: A Novel and A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog

"Book of the Week: The abundance of fun facts makes [Denizet-Lewis's] journey well worth sharing." ― People

"USA Today Hot Summer Author." ― USA Today

"Book pick of 'The Culture.'" ― Time

"Denizet-Lewis is a master at effortlessly weaving bits of research into his narrative. . . . An intentionally intellectual, geographically expansive analysis of dog culture." -- Ken Foster ― The Los Angeles Times

“I couldn’t stop reading Travels with Casey until I had to walk the dog. It’s an adventure story, a love story, and a brilliant commentary on dog literature from J.R. Ackerley to Cesar Millan. Everyone who has a dog will love this book.” -- Susan Cheever, author of E.E. Cummings: A Life

“Dog people will fall in love with Travels with Casey. . . . Even if you are indifferent to dogs, you will be charmed by this book.” -- Amanda St. Amand ― St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Benoit Denizet-Lewis' Travels with Casey is a lot like Casey, the 9-year-old dog of the title—fun, sweet and a little neurotic." -- Trine Tsouderos ― Chicago Tribune

"Warmth, wit, and self-deprecating humor elevate this journey to much more than a travel memoir. Essential reading for dog lovers and armchair travelers." ― Library Journal (starred review)

“A thoroughly engaging and often hilarious investigation of the therapeutic nature of our relationships with dogs.” ― Booklist

“Benoit Denizet-Lewis has written about some pretty strange and fascinating people in his career, but no group is more entertaining than Dog People. Benoit captures this group with warmth and wit in Travels With Casey. Sit! Read! Enjoy!” -- A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically

“Dog lovers will be entranced by Benoit Denizet-Lewis’ Travels with Casey, but so will everyone, because it’s a book about all of us and a book about America. His observations are funny and poignant and the writing is exquisite.” -- David Sheff, author of Beautiful Boy and Clean

“Travels With Casey is a fascinating, clear-eyed, must-read dog book. Benoit takes us on a journey into that very sentimental, very American dog-human relationship, and the result is a dog book like no other.” -- Alexander Chee, author of The Queen of the Night

“Casey takes his place alongside Charley and Tulip and Skip as Denizet-Lewis takes his alongside John Steinbeck and J.R. Ackerley and Willie Morris. Travels with Casey is a book for dog lovers that reaffirms why we love them so. And it is a book for misanthropes that will restore their faith in humanity.” -- Kevin Sessums, author of Mississippi Sissy

"This sprightly, entertaining travelogue should find a delighted readership." ― Kirkus Reviews

"Engaging. . .. Comparisons to John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley are obvious, but this is an entirely different and equally rewarding piece of work that expands with each page without losing its narrative thread or the reader’s interest." ― Publishers Weekly

“A great read.” ― Woman's Day

“Here's a book you'll want to dog-ear. . . . Recommended reading.” ― Country Living

"A sparklingly entertaining portrait of the dog-besotted United States. . . . Casey is a good dog, and [Denizet-Lewis] is a good writer, and as Steinbeck knew, that’s always a bankable combination." -- Steve Donoghue ― Open Letters Monthly

"Unlike other dog books that focus simply on training or on an author’s personal experience, Travels with Casey gives us a little bit of everything—it’s an adventure tale, a psychological study, a history lesson, a trend piece, and a hard-hitting news story all in one. It’s funny, fast-paced, life-affirming, moving, and satisfying—in other words, everything a great road trip is supposed to be." -- Gena Hymowech ― Lambda Literary

"This engaging and illuminating book chronicles New York Times writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis four-month journey through the United States with his beloved Labrador, Casey, in tow. . . . A thoroughly engrossing look at our enduring love affair with man’s best friend." ― Modern Dog

About the Author

Benoit Denizet-Lewis is a writer with The New York Times Magazine and an assistant professor of writing and publishing at Emerson College. He is the author of Travels With Casey, America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life, and has contributed to Sports Illustrated, The New Republic, Details, Slate, Salon, Out, and many others. Denizet-Lewis lives in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Follow him @BenoitDLewis.

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July 22, 2014
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; First Edition (July 22, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1439146934
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1439146934
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches

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- #7,533 in Travelogues & Travel Essays
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Benoit Denizet-Lewis is a magazine writer, professor, and New York Times bestselling author. He contributes primarily to The New York Times Magazine, where he has written dozens of features and cover stories about identity, LGBT life, mental health, relationships, sports, and dogs. Benoit's first book, "America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life," is a narrative account of Americans trying to get or stay sober, as well as a personal accounting of his own struggles with shame, depression, and sexual compulsivity. His most recent book, the New York Times bestselling "Travels With Casey," is about contemporary dog culture. Benoit is at work on a new book, tentatively titled "We Don't Know You Anymore," about transformation and identity change.

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Rob Gutro

A Great Book for Dog Parents: Travels With Casey

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017

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If you've ever wondered what it would be like to pack up and drive an RV across the U.S.A. with your dog, you can do it. Just read Benoit Denizet-Lewis' novel "Travels with Casey." Casey is Benoit's yellow Labrador Retriever. Benoit is a writer for the New York Times Magazine
and a professor or Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College. He rented an RV and spent 4 months driving from Provincetown, Massachusetts to Florida to Texas, California, the Pacific Northwest and back toward the east through Montana, the Dakotas, Chicago, the Ohio Valley and back to New England.
He created a Facebook page for the trip and met a lot of fascinating people along the way. Throughout the book he shared stories and experiences of his own and of others he met. He introduces the reader to some really fascinating people, from dog rescuers to dog communicators and trainers.He also explores some of the hardest places for dogs from Native American reservations to kill shelters in Texas and feral dog problems in St. Louis. It really gives you a good look at dogs around the U.S. This is a fun book, and all dog parents should read it. You'll learn a lot and feel like you're driving with Benoit and Casey.

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Donna L. Halper

Learning About Dogs, Learning About Dog Owners

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015

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First, let it be said that I am not a "dog person"-- in fact, I'm allergic to dogs, although I think they are cute, and I certainly don't want to see them, or any animal for that matter, treated badly. So why did I buy "Travels With Casey"? Because so many of my friends have pets (a few have cats, but most have dogs), and I am eager to try to understand their passion, or obsession. "Travels With Casey" definitely gave me some insights I didn't have before, although the insights were often about the owner, Benoit Denizet-Lewis, rather than about Casey, or Rezzy (the other dog he later adopted).

Denizet-Lewis has written a book in which he (along with his dog) goes out on the road and meets a wide variety of dog owners: some seem to regard their pets as if they were human children, some believe their pets have amazing abilities, some are just happy to have the companionship a pet can offer. During his travels, the author meets famous dog psychology experts like Cesar Millan, as well as owners of pet shops and kennels, people who socialize at their local dog park, people who rescue strays and try to help them find homes, a homeless couple who love dogs, etc. The vignettes are well-written and fascinating to read.

At times, however, Denizet-Lewis uses the book as therapy, perhaps excessively so. His insecurities are as much a part of the book as his interest in dogs and dog owners: he often wonders whether he is the right kind of owner, and worries about whether his dog really likes him. He has concerns about whether his friends, and especially the men he wants to date, will like his dog. He meets a pet photographer and hopes he doesn't seem like someone who can't get his dog to behave. He is at his strongest when just telling the stories of what dogs mean to the various people he encounters; Denizet-Lewis is an excellent story-teller, and even a non-dog owner like me easily got caught up in the devoted guy who rescues strays, or the tragic plight of "reservation dogs" who have been abandoned. But on the other hand, I am not a fan of pop psychology nor pseudo-science (the author talks, at one point, to a "pet psychic"), so those vignettes were not as meaningful to me. That said, if you love pets, or if you are (like me) fascinated by the people who own them, this book is a good read, and well worth your time.

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Rosemary Lewis

A book for people who love dogs, travel, and good writing

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is well written, funny, and thought provoking. As an animal lover, I appreciated the treatment of serious issues like overbreeding that harms the health of a dog and the serious problem of homeless pets. The topics are an integral part of the narrative and are brought out in a meaningful way in the author's encounters with dogs and people. Not only do I feel as though I know the author, whose first person narrative is rich in detail and humor, but I fell in love with Casey and his new rescued sister Rezzy. The people, places, and dogs that they meet on their cross country journey are interesting and memorable. There is much to think about and love in this book. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys good writing, interesting and important topics, and, of course, dogs.

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Jeremy C

Not bad but not great. Hated the parts about his personal life.

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016

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I had high hopes for this book but it didn't deliever. I thought it was just ok. There were some great moments like when he was saving dogs in East St. Louis, and when he was actually talking about dogs. The parts of the book that I couldn't stand was he was talking about his love life and hookups. That had NOTHING to do with dogs!! I would give the book 4 stars if he left his personal life out of it.

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I loved it! For dog lovers everywhere Travels with Casey ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015

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It took me a little over two days to read this book...I loved it! For dog lovers everywhere Travels with Casey is a fun light antidote to those everyday problems we face as pet parents. Traveling with a dog is hard enough but picking up a stray along the way becomes an adventure that you can only dream of. parks that don't allow you to being your fury friend to city parks especially designed for our fur babies make an enjoyable read. Can't wait for sequel to find out how Casey and Rezzy are doing!

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Pamela Scott

I was disappointed in this book. there was not enough about Casey and his activities. My husband and I have two dogs and a bir

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014

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I gourd this quite difficult to continue as the author strayed from the title and into facts and his own life events.

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Lisa

This book has exceeded all my expectations!

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014

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Most absolutely wonderful! I am only a third of the way through this delightful book, and find is almost impossible to put down. I scowl at anyone who even speaks to me, but since I want this most enjoyable journey to last awhile for myself, I have forced myself to set the book down - for how long I will manage that, I can't say. Benoit has a wonderful way with words, has done such fabulous research, has put everything together in an entertaining and thought provoking manner, and, is clearly excellent at English grammar and punctuation. Wholeheartedly recommended.

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Wonderful account of the author's journey across America with his ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2018

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Wonderful account of the author's journey across America with his dog, that weaves in aspects of dog culture alongside excellent range of references to dog-centred literature. A real pleasure to read an intelligent book about dogs; so many consist of people treating their dogs badly, not training them and feeding them the wrong food in order to recount anecdotes of their misadventures. Or are so horribly mawkish that they are impossible to get through.

Mealoaf

Great read

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2015

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Have followed the author on Facebook from the beginning of his travels and on to present. I remember the places, people and animals as they occurred. Waited for time to pass before I read the book.

Found it a wonderful trip down memory lane with lots of added detail, prospectives and meaning that were not contained on FB. Enjoyed the honest and ofttimes biting insight. Humour often came out of unexpected places and cracked me up. Enjoyed both the time spent on the authors' journey and the time reading the book. As always Casey and Rezzy are the stars.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2015

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Fantastic read, made me laugh and cry

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