Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan
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Author: John GroganEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-28
ISBN: 0061687200
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Harper
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Book Review: A Book Perfect for all Dog Lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
The story Marley and Me is about a dog, Marley, but it is just as much about his owner, John Grogan, and his wife, Jennifer. The book follows John through his life from his multiple jobs as a writer, the birth of his three kids; Patrick, Conor, and Colleen, and everything in between. Marley is a lovable yellow lab. He entered the family as a puppy. John and Jennifer went to a breeder and picked Marley because he was on sale. They later found out why. Marley is very destructive and gets himself into a lot of trouble. As Marley gets older, he puts back most of his puppy ways and grows up, but not completely.
I, as a freshman in high school, loved this story. It is one of the best books I have ever read. Anyone who has ever owned a dog can easily relate to this story. I have two dogs. Therefore, making this story very relatable for me. This story reminds me of my own dogs and that is why I think it is so relatable. While I was reading this story, I put my dogs into the story and I could see my dogs doing the same actions Marley did because my dogs and Marley have some similar characteristics.
The purpose of Grogan writing this story is to share with his readers his life with the "world's worst dog" Marley. The story demonstrates the strong bond between dogs and man. It shows why dogs are called "man's best friend." Any dog person can easily relate to these lessons Grogan is trying to get across in the book. I think Grogan is very successful in showing how dogs and man have such a great bond. From John and Marley taking walks through the park together, to Marley being excited when anyone walks through the front door. Of coarse, the everlasting bond of dog and man has to end sometime, and sometimes it seems to come so fast. Marley will be in the Grogan's hearts forever.
In 2008, this hard-warming story was turned into a box office hit. The movie starred Owen Wilson as John Grogan. It also starred Jennifer Aniston as Jennifer Grogan. I saw the movie and I really liked it. I recommend if you read the book, or even if you do not choose to read the book to see the movie. Marley and Me (Single-Disc Edition)
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