Again - I think my having lost a dog so recently made the end of this book especially hard for me to read.
For those of you who haven't read it, it is the story of a family's life with a labrador retriever. They had Murphy from the time he was a puppy until he reached old age and eventually had to be put to sleep. These years go from their being newly married through their having three children. It is an extremely heartwarming story. And, many of the experiences and stories told about this dog will have you both laughing and crying. They referred to him as the most loveable "worst dog in the world." Without any details, it is a sad ending -- simply because "dogs don't live as long as we do," but the end result is that this wonderful dog brought much joy, happiness, and an understanding of life to the author and his family.
I really do recommend this book. But, be prepared to fall in love with Murphy and share his family's sorrow when the time comes to "let him go."
Carol Jean |