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Marley Mambos into Minneapolis
Sunday, December 11, 2005
The Minneapolis Star Tribune gave Marley & Me a great review over the weekend. Book reviewer Rochelle Olson writes that she picked up the book, hoping it would cure her of her own lust to bring a dog into her quiet, well-ordered life.
She writes: "I came to the book as a skeptic. Who hasn't heard enough stories about friends' pets? Grogan doesn't mess around with sentimentality. The story barrels directly ahead and never flags. He seamlessly weaves tales of the rambunctious, irrepressible Marley with those of his growing family -- at the same time providing a strong sense of place in south Florida and rural Pennsylvania. Grogan, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, writes with a reporter's eye for detail and respect for words."
Olson continues, "Grogan provides numerous laugh-out-loud, jaw-dropping anecdotes about his 'triple-espresso' fueled dog: A bouquet for the Mrs. is swallowed whole in the back seat of the car, the family garage is shredded during a storm. We won't spoil the book for you by detailing the other Things Marley Ate. The author's love never falters, even as Marley costs the family enough money to buy a small yacht."
She concludes: "The book is a joyful trip, even to the inevitable -- and yes, tear-jerking -- end for Marley."
To read the whole review, go to: http://www.startribune.com/stories/384/5767219.html
posted by John Grogan at 8:13 PM
 
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Hi John, I am reading Marley and Me and enjoying it immensely. My dog Curly went missing a couple of months ago and I have been heartbroken. But you could see his pictures on my blog, pineyflatwoodsgirl.blogspot.com And hey, I've got nothing to sell. Can't wait for your next book
cheers
pineyflatwoodsgirl
Hi John, I am not much of a reader except for Easyriders, Best Biker Fiction and the Chicken Soup For Pet Lovers. My wife gave me the book Marley and Me for Christmas and I haven't been able to put it down. I love it! While I read some of the stupid stuff marley does, I look down at my feet and see Tucker my big yellow lab and have seen him doing a lot of the same funny and annoying things. He's almost a year and a half and goes about 105 lbs. Unconditional love, that's what it's all about. Thank you for a great book! I knew it was going to be good when I teared up just reading the preface.