By Anna Quindlen
A short sweet book about Quindlen’s dog, Beau, originally published as an essay in Newsweek. Beau, a beautiful black Labrador Retriever puppy, was a gift to celebrate the author’s fortieth birthday. For fifteen years, Beau lived with the author, one of the few constants in the lives of her and her husband as their bodies aged, the children grew up and left home, and their careers took off. When daily life seems to have grown too painful for Beau, the author and her family must make the painful decision to let him go.
This book is only 83 pages and many of those pages are filled with large black and white photos of dogs of all kinds. Many reviewers on amazon.com complained about the book's short length. However, I think most dog owners and animal lovers will appreciate this loving tribute to a loyal companion, which also serves as a reminder that our time with loved ones, both human and non human, is limited so we shouldn't take anything for granted. I know it made me appreciate the four legged friend at my house even more!
A short sweet book about Quindlen’s dog, Beau, originally published as an essay in Newsweek. Beau, a beautiful black Labrador Retriever puppy, was a gift to celebrate the author’s fortieth birthday. For fifteen years, Beau lived with the author, one of the few constants in the lives of her and her husband as their bodies aged, the children grew up and left home, and their careers took off. When daily life seems to have grown too painful for Beau, the author and her family must make the painful decision to let him go.
This book is only 83 pages and many of those pages are filled with large black and white photos of dogs of all kinds. Many reviewers on amazon.com complained about the book's short length. However, I think most dog owners and animal lovers will appreciate this loving tribute to a loyal companion, which also serves as a reminder that our time with loved ones, both human and non human, is limited so we shouldn't take anything for granted. I know it made me appreciate the four legged friend at my house even more!
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