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9780062242358 English 0062242350 Few relationships have been written about, celebrated, or honored more than that of man and his (or her) dog. For the editors of Garden & Gun magazine, it came as no surprise that their contribution to this genre-a column called "The Good Dog"-was immediately embraced by their readers, and quickly became one of the magazine's most popular features. From its inaugural issue, "The Good Dog" column has resonated with the magazine's audience on a powerful personal level; The Good Dog book is certain to do the same, with the benefit of reaching an even wider audience. Some of the best names in the business have contributed their stories of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship to this collection, including P.J. O'Rourke, Tom Brokaw, Allison Glock, Rick Bragg, Jonathan Miles, and Rick Bass. By turns poignant, humorous, educational and inspirational, this isn't just a group of stories about our relationship with canines, but a collection of literature that reveals genuine insight into our own human condition. Editor in Chief David DiBenedetto is a proud dog owner and was a past contributor to the column. With his finger on the pulse of his readership's tastes, wants, and needs, he is the perfect author to curate this collection of more than 30 stories of dog ownership that will appeal not just to Southerners, but to dog lovers across the country., From the editors of the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, known as "the soul of the South," comes an anthology of true stories celebrating our relationship with man's best friend, penned by such contemporary greats as P.J. O'Rourke, Rick Bragg, Allison Glock, and Tom Brokaw. Few relationships have been written about, celebrated, or honored more than that of man and his (or her) dog. For the editors of Garden & Gun magazine, it came as no surprise that their contribution to this genre-a column called "The Good Dog"--was immediately embraced by their readers, and quickly became one of the magazine's most popular features. From its inaugural issue, "The Good Dog" column has resonated with the magazine's audience on a powerful personal level; The Good Dog book is certain to do the same, with the benefit of reaching an even wider audience. Some of the best names in the business have contributed their stories of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship to this collection, including P.J. O'Rourke, Tom Brokaw, Allison Glock, Rick Bragg, Jonathan Miles, and Rick Bass. By turns poignant, humorous, educational and inspirational, this isn't just a group of stories about our relationship with canines, but a collection of literature that reveals genuine insight into our own human condition. Editor in Chief David DiBenedetto is a proud dog owner and was a past contributor to the column. With his finger on the pulse of his readership's tastes, wants, and needs, he is the perfect author to curate this collection of more than 30 stories of dog ownership that will appeal not just to Southerners, but to dog lovers across the country., Garden & Gun magazine s aptly named Good Dog column is one of the publication s most popular features. Now editor in chief David DiBenedetto and the editors of Garden & Gun have gathered their favorite essays as well as original pieces for this must-read collection of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship.By turns humorous, inspirational, and poignant, Good Dog offers beautifully crafted stories from such notable writers as P. J. O Rourke, Jon Meacham, and Roy Blount, Jr. From the troublemakers who can t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who never leave our sides, this one-of-a-kind anthology showcases man s best friend through all of his most endearing (and maddening) attributes.", Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine's popular "Good Dog" column, a rich collection of true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today's top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O'Rourke When Garden & Gun magazine debuted a column aptly named "Good Dog," it quickly became one of the publication's most popular features in print. Now, Editor-in-Chief David DiBennedetto (proud owner of a Boykin spaniel) and the editors of G&G have gathered the most memorable stories, as well as original pieces, in this collection of essays written by some of most notable dog owners in literature and journalism. Good Dog offers memorable, beautifully written stories of dog ownership, companionship, friendship, and kinship. From the troublemakers who can't be fenced in to the lifelong companions who won't leave our sides, this poignant anthology showcases man's best friend through all of his most endearing--and sometimes maddening--attributes. By turns inspirational and humorous (just like the dogs we love), Good Dog is a must-have collection for dog lovers everywhere.
9780062242358 English 0062242350 Few relationships have been written about, celebrated, or honored more than that of man and his (or her) dog. For the editors of Garden & Gun magazine, it came as no surprise that their contribution to this genre-a column called "The Good Dog"-was immediately embraced by their readers, and quickly became one of the magazine's most popular features. From its inaugural issue, "The Good Dog" column has resonated with the magazine's audience on a powerful personal level; The Good Dog book is certain to do the same, with the benefit of reaching an even wider audience. Some of the best names in the business have contributed their stories of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship to this collection, including P.J. O'Rourke, Tom Brokaw, Allison Glock, Rick Bragg, Jonathan Miles, and Rick Bass. By turns poignant, humorous, educational and inspirational, this isn't just a group of stories about our relationship with canines, but a collection of literature that reveals genuine insight into our own human condition. Editor in Chief David DiBenedetto is a proud dog owner and was a past contributor to the column. With his finger on the pulse of his readership's tastes, wants, and needs, he is the perfect author to curate this collection of more than 30 stories of dog ownership that will appeal not just to Southerners, but to dog lovers across the country., From the editors of the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, known as "the soul of the South," comes an anthology of true stories celebrating our relationship with man's best friend, penned by such contemporary greats as P.J. O'Rourke, Rick Bragg, Allison Glock, and Tom Brokaw. Few relationships have been written about, celebrated, or honored more than that of man and his (or her) dog. For the editors of Garden & Gun magazine, it came as no surprise that their contribution to this genre-a column called "The Good Dog"--was immediately embraced by their readers, and quickly became one of the magazine's most popular features. From its inaugural issue, "The Good Dog" column has resonated with the magazine's audience on a powerful personal level; The Good Dog book is certain to do the same, with the benefit of reaching an even wider audience. Some of the best names in the business have contributed their stories of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship to this collection, including P.J. O'Rourke, Tom Brokaw, Allison Glock, Rick Bragg, Jonathan Miles, and Rick Bass. By turns poignant, humorous, educational and inspirational, this isn't just a group of stories about our relationship with canines, but a collection of literature that reveals genuine insight into our own human condition. Editor in Chief David DiBenedetto is a proud dog owner and was a past contributor to the column. With his finger on the pulse of his readership's tastes, wants, and needs, he is the perfect author to curate this collection of more than 30 stories of dog ownership that will appeal not just to Southerners, but to dog lovers across the country., Garden & Gun magazine s aptly named Good Dog column is one of the publication s most popular features. Now editor in chief David DiBenedetto and the editors of Garden & Gun have gathered their favorite essays as well as original pieces for this must-read collection of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship.By turns humorous, inspirational, and poignant, Good Dog offers beautifully crafted stories from such notable writers as P. J. O Rourke, Jon Meacham, and Roy Blount, Jr. From the troublemakers who can t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who never leave our sides, this one-of-a-kind anthology showcases man s best friend through all of his most endearing (and maddening) attributes.", Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine's popular "Good Dog" column, a rich collection of true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today's top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O'Rourke When Garden & Gun magazine debuted a column aptly named "Good Dog," it quickly became one of the publication's most popular features in print. Now, Editor-in-Chief David DiBennedetto (proud owner of a Boykin spaniel) and the editors of G&G have gathered the most memorable stories, as well as original pieces, in this collection of essays written by some of most notable dog owners in literature and journalism. Good Dog offers memorable, beautifully written stories of dog ownership, companionship, friendship, and kinship. From the troublemakers who can't be fenced in to the lifelong companions who won't leave our sides, this poignant anthology showcases man's best friend through all of his most endearing--and sometimes maddening--attributes. By turns inspirational and humorous (just like the dogs we love), Good Dog is a must-have collection for dog lovers everywhere.