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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Walking Back to Happiness- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #86
What Walking Back to Happiness is about:
Juliet's hiding from her feelings about the recent loss of Ben, the love of her life. If it weren't for having to walk Ben's loyal dog, Minton, she'd never leave their half-finished house. Then her mother asks her to take her elderly lab, Coco, along. One dog leads to another, and soon Juliet's the unofficial town pet-sitter. And when she takes on a lonely spaniel, and gets to know its attractive owner, she realizes that her emotions aren't as easy to handle as her canine charges.
I'm a sucker for books that feature dogs on the covers and as integral pieces to the the overall storyline. Lucy Dillon has once again written a book that touched my heart and has proven to me that animals really can help heal a broken heart. This was a great story about grief, loneliness, family, and the quest to be happy. I became really invested in Juliet's story and even though I've never lost a spouse to death, I felt a connection to her grief and inability to move on with her life without her husband.
Recommend? Yes! This book was a solid read for me. I look forward to Lucy Dillon's next release.
Source: Public Library
Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #86
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I'm a sucker for dog books too, especially now that we don't have one.
ReplyDeleteLove that cover. I've never owned a dog, but I could easily see how having one could enhance one's life and even heal a person's deep grief.
ReplyDeleteIf the book has a dog on the cover, I am looking at it further and love it when they are an important part of the story. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteAdding to my list!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI must say I like the..UK? covers more. These are just so, cheap in a way :/
ReplyDeleteI'm like you with these dog stories. This sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteThat cover is so cool, with the dog begging for a walk. They say walking your dog is a good way to meet other people. Sounds like it worked in this book.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover as well! And even though it sounds predictable, I know I would like it!
ReplyDeleteSounds good, I love stories with animals.
ReplyDeleteWell you know I can't resist anything with a Golden on the cover. Happy to hear it's really good too.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah...nothing like a good "dog changes your life" book :) I'm adding this one to my WishList as well :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, dogs sucker me every time! Glad this one was also a good read, I'll keep an eye out for it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks good. I'll have to look for it.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Suspect (Crais). It combines a police procedure with a K9. You might enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like this must be pretty sad, but I'm intrigued by the dog!
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