Old Dogs Remembered

Noted authors, including James Thurber, John Updike, Eugene O'Neill, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and John Cheever, reminisce about their favorite dogs

"...Johns has collected the most poignant, sad and even humorous tributes to departed dogs that have ever appeared in print." -- Dog & Kennel Magazine, December 2000

"A wonderfully emotional collection of distinguished authors' thoughts about man's best friend...some funny, some sad." -- Cherry Creek (Colorado) Locale, July 29, 1993 (review of hardcover edition)

"An inspiring, quirky, wonderful anthology of essays, short pieces and poems." -- Detroit News, July 14, 1993 (review of hardcover edition)

"Only the coldest dog owner would not give his or her dog a hug and extra treat after reading these." -- Booklist, June 1 @ 15, 1993 (review of hardcover edition)

"Some accounts you'll wince over, others you'll laugh about and a few you'll probably shed a tear for..." -- Seattle Times, July 20, 1993 (review of hardcover edition)

"Though rich in emotion, (this) is not a collection of laments. There is much humour in recalling old dogs." -- PETS, April 1994 (review of hardcover edition)