Bad Dogs Have More Fun: Selected Writings on Animals, Family and Life from the Philadelphia Inquirer

Grogan, John

ISBN 10: 1597775703 ISBN 13: 9781597775700

Publisher: Phoenix Audio, 2007

Synopsis

Bad Dogs Have More Fun is an unforgettable collection of more than 75 newspaper columns by John Grogan, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Marley & Me. Combining humor, wit, poignancy and affection, these columns provide insight into the intriguing and wonderful world in which we live. Whether it be writing about animals (from dogs to elephants to geese!), powerful and moving comments about his own and other families, his trenchant comments on life's foiblies and farces, or his interviews and interactions with people who are memorable and unusual in their own right, John Grogan makes us laugh - he makes us cry - he makes us think.

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About the Author

John Grogan is the author of the #1 adult bestseller "Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog", which inspired the bestselling middle-grade memoir "Marley: A Dog Like No Other". He is also the author of the #1 bestselling picture books "Bad Dog, Marley!" and "A Very Marley Christmas". John lives with his wife and three children and their dogs, Gracie and Woodson, in the Pennsylvania countryside.

John Grogan ha sido un premiado reportero grfico y columnista por ms de veinticinco aos. Vive en Pensilvania con su esposa Jenny y sus tres hijos.

Reviews

Before his canine memoir Marley and Me turned four-legged misbehavior into publishing industry gold and sold three million copies, Grogan delighted Philadelphia Inquirer readers with his weekly columns centered on the foibles of contemporary suburban life. While 78-year-old Laugh-In star Arte Johnson rises to the occasion with competence and grace, he still seems a rather baffling choice to perform the musings of a baby boomer husband and father. According to reports in the trade media, Grogan does not approve of how his previous employer has chosen to organize, market and republish his columns in book form. While stories about animals make up only one of the package's six disks, the title and cover imply a Marley sequel. Given Grogan's undeniable talent and the loyalty of his fans, the recycling of old material without his input seems especially disheartening. With more context and vision, Bad Dogs Have More Fun could have been transformed from a reasonably decent listening experience into something special.
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Arte Johnson knows how to deliver a line, or for that matter, an entire anecdote. Hes perfect as the narrator of this collection of articles by John Grogan, originally published in the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER. Johnson doesnt miss a beat when describing Grogans quirky experiences, such as his encounters with road rage and the capsizing of his familys sailboat. Johnson is especially strong in his readings of Grogans interviews. Each article is worthwhile, even a rant about a guy tossing his cigarette butt out the window of his car in rush hour. Here is a mlange of ideas, thoughts, and modern-day proverbs to engage listeners, especially commuters. B.H.B. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Phoenix Audio
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1597775703
• ISBN 13: 9781597775700
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 6