Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog | 
 enlarge | Creator: John Grogan
Publisher: HarperAudio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1349 reviews
Sales Rank: 11927
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Abridged
Number Of Items: 5
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Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 006082994X
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7527092
EAN: 9780060829940
ASIN: 006082994X
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the
wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these." And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.
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 Everyone Has Them October 15, 2008
Everyone has that one dog that cannot be controled. For John Grogan, that dog was Marley. I thought that this book was good because we can all relate to his story. The dog that rips up the furniture, or cannnot be trained. This is the story of a man and his dog, and how things change throughout life. Marley was spunky as a pup, but he soon became old,as everyone does. This book had me in tears. I felt like I knew Marley and John personally and I felt the anger, laughter, love, and everything in between. This is a great book for anybody who has or had the love of a dog. This book definitly hit home for me, and I hope you like it also.
 Very Good and Touching Book October 7, 2008
I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to any animal lover. This a very, very good story of owning an pet and all the love, aggravation and heartbreak that usually comes with having one. The movie is coming out in December of 2008.
EVERYBODY LOVES MARLEY October 3, 2008
After reading so many crime novels, murder mysteries and chillers, I decided to purchase some "lite" reading for my daily three hour round trip commuter train ride. This book conjured up so many emotions it was at times impossible to contain myself. Anyone who has owned a dog for any amount of time can identify with this book. I have owned a Boxer named Max for the last 10 years and I can see Marley in him. John Grogan did an excellent job in writing about his relationship with his dog. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the antics of Marley and as I neared the final chapters I found myself getting a little "misty" eyed.... O.K....I cried. In part for John and Marley and in part for my own dopey, loveable and at times crazed Max. For me, any author who can bring out emotions in me, has a fan for life.I highly recommend this book for anyone who has yet to read it, who is thinking about owning a dog and for anyone who has a four legged best friend.
Great October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love dog books and this one is very entertaining. It is a must read!! Get it before the movie comes out!!
This was so much more than the tale of a dog September 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I picked this up I wanted something fun and light as I knew I had a busy week. Well I couldn't put it down. It was everyday stuff but yet so heartwarming. It was the story of a dog but also of a growing family. It was a story of what is important in life and that moments won't last forever. It was a story of love and commitment and making your mark on someone's heart. Really enjoyed it.
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