Good Dog
True Stories of Love, Loss, and Loyalty
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Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine’s popular “Good Dog” column, a rich collection of heartwarming dog stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today’s top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O’Rourke.
When Garden & Gun magazine debuted a column aptly named “Good Dog,” it quickly became one of the publication’s most popular features in print. Now, Editor-in-Chief David DiBennedetto (proud owner of a Boykin spaniel) and the editors of G&G have gathered the most memorable stories, as well as original pieces, in this collection of essays about dogs written by some of most notable dog owners in literature and journalism.
Good Dog offers memorable, beautifully written stories of dog ownership, companionship, friendship, and kinship. From the troublemakers who can’t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who won’t leave our sides, this poignant nonfiction anthology showcases man’s best friend through all of his most endearing—and sometimes maddening—attributes. By turns inspirational and humorous (just like the dogs we love), Good Dog is a must-have collection for dog lovers everywhere.
What makes the bond between a human and a dog so unbreakable?
Man’s Best Friend: From troublemakers who chew through drywall to loyal companions who never leave our side, these stories capture the entire, glorious spectrum of dog ownership.Esteemed Southern Writers: Enjoy brilliant, unforgettable pieces from masters of the genre, including Rick Bragg, Roy Blount, Jr., and Jon Meacham.Humorous and Heartwarming: A collection that is by turns laugh-out-loud funny and deeply poignant—often in the very same story.A Magazine Favorite: Discover the best of the best from Garden & Gun magazine’s beloved "Good Dog" column, plus a host of brand-new, original essays for this collection.
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Editor in chief of Garden & Gun DiBenedetto shepherds this heartwarming collection of over 50 essays culled from the magazine column that celebrates canines in all their glory. Given the Garden & Gun's editorial focus, it's expected that there are so many outdoorsmen extolling the virtues of their hunting dogs. The collection is mostly light and reverential but the selection verges on redundancy. Luckily, essays such as Roy Blount's charming piece on why he shouldn't have a dog, Bronwen Dickey's impassioned defense of the much-maligned pit bull, and Beth Macy's account of kidnapping her neighbor's dog, Scooter, provide much-needed variety. Best consumed in small doses, this lighthearted read will even please the diehard cat-lovers among us.
