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- Publisher: Hyperion
- Number of Pages: 288
- ISBN: 1401323529
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112523468
- Release Date: August 25, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #9331 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #215 in Biography & Autobiography (See Top 100 Biography & Autobiography Bestsellers)
- #42 in Adventurers & Explorers (See Top 100 Adventurers & Explorers Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog" by Dean Koontz to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog"Browse more products related to "Dean Koontz"First lineThe spooky moment central to this story comes on an evening more than ten years ago. Publisher's noteDean Koontz thought he had everything he needed. A novelist for nearly forty years, with more than twenty #1 New York Times bestsellers to his credit, his career was thriving. He had been married to his high school sweetheart, Gerda, since the age of twenty, and together they had forged a happy life for themselves in their Southern California home. It was the picture of peace and contentment. Then along came Trixie. Dean had been researching his novel Midnight--a book which includes a service dog named Moose--when he came across Canine Companions for Independence. He was so impressed with the training that the dogs received, and the valuable service they provide to people with disabilities, that he formed a relationship with the organization. Never having had a pet, the last thing he was looking to do was adopt a dog...but that's what happened a few years later when a beautiful golden retriever named Trixie was retired from CCI service because of an elbow injury--and that put her in need of a home of her own. Once in Dean and Gerda's home, Trixie very quickly found a way into their hearts. A Big Little Life tells the story of unexpectedly falling in love with a dog in middle age. It details Trixie's life with Dean and Gerda, the tremendous impact she had on them, and the things she taught them along the way. A lively and joyful read, it presents Trixie in all her complicated glory--her smarts, her lack of vanity, and her uncanny knack for living in the present. But there's sadness here, too. Trixie held a special place in her family's heart, and her passing left a tremendous void. Dean doesn't shy away from that loss, he meets it head-on, with humor, love, and longing. A powerfultribute to a beautiful friend, A Big Little Life will remind readers everywhere that the love of our canine best friends is a love that lasts more than a lifetime. The best-selling suspense author presents a tribute to the late golden retriever previously depicted in Bliss to You that describes his family's adoption of a retired service animal, the numerous lessons he learned throughout their relationship, and the family's grief upon her passing. 250,000 first printing. AnnotationBestselling author Dean Koontz offers this touching and heartfelt tribute to his beloved dog, Trixie. Koontz shares with readers the intimate lessons that his 60-pound companion taught him: lessons about himself; lessons about what it means to selflessly love someone; lessons about how to find joy and excitement in the smallest gifts life offers. Fans of Koontz's will find this full of interesting insights into the writer's life and work, and animal lovers are sure to appreciate Koontz's complete devotion to his four-legged friend. If You Enjoy "A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog (Hardcover)" by Dean Koontz (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Adventurers & Explorers Bestsellers
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