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 The very best of books October 24, 2008
I picked up this book really after spotting the cute dog, I dont usually read factual books and I dont have a dog, but the book captured me from the first page. I even carried on reading it in the early hours as I tried to get my one year old son back to sleep. fabulous book, am so sad Ive finished it.
a deeply honest, entertaining and deeply touching memoir October 6, 2008
This is a touching and funny account of a family tragedy - with all the stoicism and self-deprecating humour one would expect from a witty and sophisticated English author, who had to face life after her beloved companion died suddenly of cancer. it was her onerous responsibility to bring some light into the house once again, and her sole concern was for her sensitive, only son, who at such a tender age had to witness the illness and death of his father. what follows is a brave romp through trials and misfortune, and ultimately, happiness, and a reconciliation with the thunderbolts life brings. the little King Charles Spaniel, George, is the little fluffy and mischievous hero who brings fun and joy back into a family grieving for their beloved Udi. Highly recommended. With illustrations by the cartoonist Marf.
my Life with George September 25, 2008
I was attracted to this book by its cover! A Cavalier King Charles just like mine, let me tell you that this cover encapsulates one of the best "reads" that I have had this year. Judith tells a story that is so inspiring in human, canine, and feline terms to include joy and sorrow, battles of will, love, and yes, competition within the animal kingdom as well as between humans, and to see how a small dog helped to bond mother and son after a double family tragedy, but sadly also helped to destroy relationships for his "mum" Judith. My thanks to all the characters in this book, especially GEORGE!, ok, and Monster Mog! Thank you so much Judith and Joshua, family, friends and animals. The next time I go to the London I will take a stroll along Hamstead Heath, maybe I will see George!
Jimbo from West Wales
A wonderful read August 22, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a funny and very realistic look at owning a dog - hilarious, true and without the usual sugary bits. It's also much more than that - a really touching account of how George the Cavalier helped the writer and her son through the most difficult time in their lives - the loss of Judith's husband to cancer. There's not a trace of self pity in it, and lots of humour. I loved it and couldn't put it down!!!
 read BEFORE you buy a dog....! August 21, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Well, I have to say - Im sure it was unintended by the author but this book made me almost dislike dogs! I am an owner of a cocker spaniel and had thought this book might give me a warmer, more sympathetic view of our own "doggy problems" (chewing the entire house up, whining and barking whenever he is left alone..) however it just made me think that we humans (the writer in particular) are just completley mad taking on these highly interbred animals who come with a heap of problems! the poor cat (monster mog) gets my sympathy vote in the book - she was ther first pet before this clingy, over fed pampered pooch arrives, then she gets kicked out for peeing on the sofa whilst the dog goes on to get away with blue murder and costs the writer litterlly thousands of pounds in (many unneccesary) vets bills! (they saw her coming!) Maybe i am being harsh -as i am an animal lover, but in this book i just found myself getting increasingly irritated by the writers obbsesive molycoddling of this animal - which probably contributed to its many pyscological problems (George probably thought he was a human and not a dog).
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