Lessons From Lucy (Unabridged)
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4.4 • 31 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.
As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones—which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world’s oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when it’s okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.)
Lessons from Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that’s “touching and sentimental, but there’s still a laugh on every page” (Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age.
Customer Reviews
Worthy of your time
In listening to this book; I found a head a lot in common with the author.
Both of us grew up Jewish, both of us had lived in South Florida, both of us are dog people. Both of us are in our senior years.
In listening to the story I could not help but think of my own relationship with my current dog - A senior Feist that I rescued from a dog pound.
I think this is what a good story is supposed to do. It’s supposed to make you reflect on your own life and how the story has deep and personal meaning for you. I Took notes while I listened, and especially appreciate the epilogue where the author went over the story lessons one more time.
I pray to have as much gratitude in my own life as this man has in his. This is a good story. Good to give as a gift to someone else and good to give as a gift to yourself. ‘ lessons from Lucy’ by Dave Barry