Customer Reviews:
 A distinctive view on dog-"owner" relationships December 22, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
On beginning my reading of this book, I viewed it as about the dog-"owner" relationship from a "woman's" perspective. As I proceeded through it, I came to see that it had a lot to say to me (male of my species). Perhaps only a woman would be willing to write about the relationship in the the late Ms. Knapp did. What she writes about is particularly important to all of those for whom a dog seems to be a little more important to their emotional lives than they expected before getting one. I have read very few good books about dogs as pets. This one is both good and somewhat distinctive.
At our local dog park, I have seen many good and bad dog-"owner" relationships and found that Ms. Knapp offered insights on almost all of them. Most importantly I found she gave me insights into the relationships that my soon-to-be former wife and I have with our three (!!!) poodles and thereby insight into our troubled relationship as well.
LOVED IT!!!! September 19, 2005
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Loved it loved it, loved it!!!!! Every dog owner should read this book. It will make you laugh & cry, & you will see yourself & your struggles & triumphs with YOUR four-legged friend on nearly every page!
ultimately a love story July 12, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Knapp basically writes love stories (she's known for Drinking: A Love Story, which is a memoir about her love for alcohol and battle with alcoholism), and Pack of Two is basically a love story about a woman and her dog. It's a sweet, touching memoir. I was expecting something a little more scientific, something that would make me understand the mind of a dog better, and though this is a memoir of a writer's experience with her dog, I think that I understand my dog better for reading this book. I think this book is a must for any dog lovers.
One book I'll be reading over again. November 1, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
In this book, Caroline Knapp writes about her relationship with her dog Lucille, as well as relationships between people and their dogs in this day and age. She had been through a lot in her life--breakups, losing her parents, alcoholism-- until one morning she woke and decided she was going to get a dog. She found Lucille at a shelter and her life was changed. Lucille brought her happiness, and caused her to examine the special relationship between people and their dogs. If you are a dog lover, you will be able to relate to her insights and won't want to put the book down.
The bond of unconditional love is forever March 1, 2003
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
Heartwarming story of the loving bond between a woman and her beloved pet dog. The consistency and strength of the bond is a true testimony to the value of unconditional love, the fact it lasts forever, and the potential for inherent pain. Saw myself in every page, and the loving bond I have shared with my pets. Most recently: the sharing of life and love with my Boston Terrier, Boomerang,,,, then the shattering pain of loss and grief. And finally, a spiritual resolution, loving acceptance and ultimate joy. Arlene Millman, author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGYJ (The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier).
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