Taking the Lead
A Dog at Number 10
Published on 5. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4087-2128-5 (ISBN)
Description
Cedric Sapin-Defour's memoir of his dog, Ubac, has become the surprise best seller in France this year. Prepare to Meet Thy Dog will take this genre to a new level.
This will be Herbie's autobiography. He is an old dog and with age comes wisdom. Being around many of the leading politicians of today through his humans (he tries to take John out at least a few times a week), it's safe to say he has strong opinions on all of them - and a good nose for insincerity.
This will be tender, clever and funny. Think Paddington for adults. Paddington with edge.
This will be Herbie's autobiography. He is an old dog and with age comes wisdom. Being around many of the leading politicians of today through his humans (he tries to take John out at least a few times a week), it's safe to say he has strong opinions on all of them - and a good nose for insincerity.
This will be tender, clever and funny. Think Paddington for adults. Paddington with edge.
Reviews / Votes
I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart -- Nigella Lawson Crace's witty brand of humour is given new licence to roam in this Garfield-meets-Westminster memoir * New Statesman *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
232 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4087-2128-5 (9781408721285)
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JOHN CRACE is a staff feature writer for the Guardian, where he is best known for the literary pastiche 'Digested Read'. He has also written several books, including Vertigo: One Football Fan's Fear of Success. A committed Spurs supporter, he lives in south-west London but travels to N17 for every home game.