A Dog's Purpose
A novel for humans
Published on 22. December 2011
336 pages
978-1-4472-1324-6 (ISBN)
Description
The phenomenal New York Times Number One bestseller about the unbreakable bond between a dog and their human. Now a major film starring Dennis Quaid.
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?
As a stray mutt reincarnated into a rambunctious golden-haired puppy curious about his new life, Bailey discovers the joys of being a good dog with eight-year-old Ethan.
Yet, his adventure doesnaEUR (TM)t end there. Reborn into another puppyhood, will Bailey finally uncover his purpose? With a wagging tail full of intriguing questions, witty comments, and a unique critique of human-canine bonds, this is a rollercoaster ride of humour and emotion.
Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?
As a stray mutt reincarnated into a rambunctious golden-haired puppy curious about his new life, Bailey discovers the joys of being a good dog with eight-year-old Ethan.
Yet, his adventure doesnaEUR (TM)t end there. Reborn into another puppyhood, will Bailey finally uncover his purpose? With a wagging tail full of intriguing questions, witty comments, and a unique critique of human-canine bonds, this is a rollercoaster ride of humour and emotion.
Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
File size
1,62 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4472-1324-6 (9781447213246)
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07/2012
Pan Books
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Person
W. Bruce Cameron is the Number One New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose (now a major motion picture), A Dog's Journey, The Dog Master, The Dogs of Christmas, and The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man. He lives in California.
