George the Dog, John the Artist
A Rescue Story
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- 12,99 €
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- 12,99 €
Beschreibung des Verlags
The “uplifting, humble, and moving” true story of a troubled, East London artist and a twice-abandoned Staffordshire bull terrier who rescue each other (ForeWord Magazine).
John Dolan grew up rough on the estates of east London. His early life was marked by neglect and abuse, and his childhood gift for drawing was stamped out by the tough realities outside his front door. A life of substance abuse and petty crime eventually landed him in prison. And when he was released, he found himself on the streets, surviving day-by-day, living hand-to-mouth.
It wasn’t until he met George, a homeless Staffy puppy, that his life changed for the better. To begin with, George was a handful: he had been abused himself and was scared of human contact. Soon, John and George became inseparable. It was then that John decided to pick up his long-forgotten gift for drawing, sitting on the sidewalk for hours at a time, sketching pictures of George that he would sell to passers-by.
“With dry wit and a lack of sentimentality,” John recounts how he found his life’s calling with his best friend by his side in this “disarmingly modest yet profound tale of redemption” (Kirkus Reviews).
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Formerly homeless artist Dolan begins his memoir about a man and his dog with the story of how he was introduced to George, a young Staffordshire bull terrier who had been abused and neglected. George sparks Dolan's memories of his abusive childhood, drug addiction, petty theft, and time spent in prison. The only thing that kept a young Dolan sane was his love of (and natural talent for) drawing, which fell by the wayside as he turned to a life of crime. George and Dolan quickly became inseparable. Thanks to the unconditional love of his canine friend, Dolan's life takes a bright turn, opening up opportunities he'd never imagined: Dolan rekindles his love of art and drawing, and eventually gets a solo show at a gallery. The two continue to spend their days side by side on the sidewalks of Shoreditch High Street in London. Dolan sketches while George solicits money and poses for photos with passersby. Animal lovers, especially dog owners, will appreciate the relationship Dolan and George share and the way Dolan identifies with the stray dog, gradually finding the comfort, inspiration, and happiness that had evaded him for so long. Illus.
