Marley and Me

Marley and Me by John Grogan

With an appetite for nearly anything he can get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry, Marley is always getting into trouble. But to his family, he is a dog like no other.

My friend recommended this book to me because she knows I love dogs. And I’m glad I followed her recommendation this is now included in my list of favorite books. I got hold of a copy of this book last year at the Manila International Book Fair and I got it for justP50. I finished the book in just one sitting and it’s a really good read. I could very well relate to this story because I too have my own Marley at home. The story is funny and hilarious a tearjerker too. John Grogan did a good job in depicting what every dog owners felt towards their pet and how he seems to see through Marley, how he understands or how important Marley is to the family, how Marley grew up along with his struggling family, how he gave his unwavering loyalty and devotion and best of all how he made a difference in their lives.

This is a must read book for every dog lovers out there, it’s really worth your time.

My favorite lines from the book:

“A dog doesn't care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his. It was really quite simple, and yet we humans, so much wiser and more sophisticated, have always had trouble figuring out what really counts and what does not. As I wrote that farewell column to Marley, I realized it was all right there in front of us, if only we opened our eyes. Sometimes it took a dog with bad breath, worse manners, and pure intentions to help us see."