The Story of Rose: A Man and His Dog

The Story of Rose: A Man and His Dog

From the acclaimed author of A Good Dog, Dog Days, and Going Home comes this eBook originalâ‚¬"a poignant memoir that celebrates Jon Katzâ‚¬s beloved border collie, Rose, and their transformative years together on Bedlam Farm.
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â‚¬Å“I like to say you get the dog you need,â‚¬Â Jon Katz writes, â‚¬Å“and I donâ‚¬t think any human ever needed a dog more than I needed Rose in the fall of 2003.â‚¬Â That year, Katz embarked on a quixotic quest, moving from the suburbs of New Jersey to a sprawling farm in upstate New York to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. And by his side was Rose, his unswervingly loyal and unflappable new dog.
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Whether herding sheep on the rolling hillsides, rounding up the neighborsâ‚¬ stray cows, or rescuing lambs on a freezing winter night, Rose had a nimble mind and a great love for work. Never wanting to be coddled, she watched over Bedlam Farm with singular focus and efficiency, protecting Katz and his menagerie from wild coyotes and menacing storms. Yet Rose saved Katz in more ways than he ever imagined. As he struggled to manage the farmâ‚¬s daily dramasâ‚¬"and continued to seek his true sense of purposeâ‚¬"Rose connected him to his deeper humanity and a more authentic life.Â
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With warmth, insight, and emotional honesty, Jon Katz has written a joyful remembrance of a one-of-a-kind dog. The Story of Rose reaffirms the profound bond people share with their pets, and the ways that animals indelibly shape our lives.
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â‚¬Å“Jon Katz understands dogs as few others do, intuitively and unburdened by sentimentality. . . . With wisdom and grace, he unlocks the canine soul and the complicated wonders that lie within and offers powerful insights.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"John Grogan, author of Marley & Me
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Includes moving excerpts from Going Home, and from Jon Katzâ‚¬s upcoming short-story collection, Dancing Dogs.
Country USA
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-08-06
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-08-06
Format	Kindle eBook