- ISBN13: 9781400052424
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
A hilarious, captivating commentary that gives us–finally–a true dog’s-eye view of the world.
• The Sofa: “The sofa is Position One. The sofa makes you feel as if you are with your people even when your people are gone.”
• The Toilet: “The advantage of drinking from the toilet is that the water is always fresh.”
• The Baby: “Often known as She Who Randomly Flings Food from the Tab… More >>
You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man’s Best Friend
Tags: best friend, dog life, eye view, eyes of man, flings, remainder mark, sofa, toilet
#1 by BillieJean on July 5, 2010 - 1:47 am
Dogs are not JUST man’s best friend. I think the title lacks… obviously. Ladies, if you are feeling a bit offended I would like to suggest reading: “Woman’s Best Friend” By Barbara Cohen & Louise Taylor. Ever since I can remember dogs have always been referred to as “Man’s Best Friend” so not true.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Robert E. Petersen on July 5, 2010 - 1:48 am
When I got this book for Christmas, I thought I would treated to a sincere attempt to get inside the mind of my dog to view the world as he might. The jacket cover has this great picture of a deliously happy pup with his head out the car window. How many times haven’t I tried to envision what a creature with a dog’s sense of smell must be experiencing on our morning rides down to the town park.
What I got, instead, was a series brief vignetts ranging from one paragraph to several pages in length. I have to say some were cute, but many were hard to finish. They were grouped into categories that really don’t organize material in any meaningful way.
Although you can certainly read 150 pages over a weekend, that approach doesn t work. But to be fair, the author might well have intended his readers to read one scenario each morning and to reflect on them throughout the day. That’s an approach I can appreciate.
Wasn’t that what “Dogs Don’t Bite When a Growl Will Do” by Matt Weinsteinand and Luke Barker was about?
Let’s put it this way, “It worked for them.”
Rating: 2 / 5
#3 by Yvonne K. Difrancesco on July 5, 2010 - 2:32 am
I collect dog books … all kinds of dog books. Also, I have a good education – BA in English & MS in Psychology, so I don’t consider myself stupid, just average. This book was terrible. Poorly written. Did not grab me & make me want to know this dog. Bain was trying to be funny, but failed miserably. There are really much better dog books out there that will move the reader to laughter, to tears, to musing, & then when you’re done, want to make you just hug your dog for forever. Bain doesn’t even come close. Anyone want to buy a book — cheap?
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by Kristina M. Andrews on July 5, 2010 - 3:36 am
Recipient highly recommends! Supposedly very funny and meaningful. Couldn’t get it shipped faster anywhere but amazon.com!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by James R. Copley Sr. on July 5, 2010 - 4:53 am
If you are a dog lover this is a great book. Fast read and simple, would be great for young readers.
Rating: 5 / 5