Marley & MeBy John Grogan
(ages 13+)
*Contains some mild objectionable material. Some mild language and discussion of topics related to family planning/sex (nothing graphic or detailed) and neighborhood crime including indecent behavior. Overall, the little objectionable material is nothing to be overly concerned about for 7th grade and up.
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Marley: A Dog Like No OtherBy John Grogan
An adaptation of Marley & Me for all ages; mostly geared toward ages 8-12
Written as a personal memoir, John and Jenny, a newlywed couple living in the tropics of Florida, decide to extend their family by getting a pet. With very little research and planning they come home with their new bundle of joy, a yellow lab, they affectionately name Marley after the reggae musician Bob Marley. After getting kicked out of obedience school and eating virtually anything he can fit in his mouth, Marley is dubbed “the world’s worst dog”. His owners continue to look past Marley’s bad habits and incorrigible ways to see his loving demeanor, gentle nature, and loyalty. They love him unconditionally as a member of the family and look back on the life lessons learned during the thirteen years Marley was their cherished family pet.
As an avid animal lover, I just finished reading this book in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas Day release of the major motion picture. I laughed whole-heartedly throughout the entire book and cried my eyes out throughout the last chapters. In fact, I still get a little teary eyed thinking about it or speaking about it. Much like the couple in the book, my husband and I extended our family soon after marriage by purchasing a few little fur balls of dachshunds affectionately known and Chloe and Norman. They have been with us 16 years now and with the exception of a few additions along the way they are the only pets my children have ever known. While they certainly didn’t get into as much mischief as Marley in their younger days they certainly have been every bit as loving and loyal. Reading this book made me reflect on their lives and ours and how we have both changed so much over the last sixteen years. I have spent many days believing I was prepared to let my dogs go when the time came and the book served as a good reminder to our family that while our dachshunds are no longer able to run, fetch, and wrestle we should take every measure to continue to pamper them and make their last days filled with the same love and devotion that they have given us for so many years.
Anyone that is an animal lover and dog owner will enjoy this book. It is an openly candid look at the evolution of a couple’s life as earmarked by the major events in a marriage and mostly by the crazy antics of their loyal family fur ball, Marley. Marley, in his own rambunctious way, teaches the family about patience, living without inhibitions, and unconditional love.
*Contains some mild objectionable material. Some mild language and discussion of topics related to family planning/sex (nothing graphic or detailed) and neighborhood crime including indecent behavior. Overall, the little objectionable material is nothing to be overly concerned about for 7th grade and up.
And
Marley: A Dog Like No OtherBy John Grogan
An adaptation of Marley & Me for all ages; mostly geared toward ages 8-12
Written as a personal memoir, John and Jenny, a newlywed couple living in the tropics of Florida, decide to extend their family by getting a pet. With very little research and planning they come home with their new bundle of joy, a yellow lab, they affectionately name Marley after the reggae musician Bob Marley. After getting kicked out of obedience school and eating virtually anything he can fit in his mouth, Marley is dubbed “the world’s worst dog”. His owners continue to look past Marley’s bad habits and incorrigible ways to see his loving demeanor, gentle nature, and loyalty. They love him unconditionally as a member of the family and look back on the life lessons learned during the thirteen years Marley was their cherished family pet.
As an avid animal lover, I just finished reading this book in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas Day release of the major motion picture. I laughed whole-heartedly throughout the entire book and cried my eyes out throughout the last chapters. In fact, I still get a little teary eyed thinking about it or speaking about it. Much like the couple in the book, my husband and I extended our family soon after marriage by purchasing a few little fur balls of dachshunds affectionately known and Chloe and Norman. They have been with us 16 years now and with the exception of a few additions along the way they are the only pets my children have ever known. While they certainly didn’t get into as much mischief as Marley in their younger days they certainly have been every bit as loving and loyal. Reading this book made me reflect on their lives and ours and how we have both changed so much over the last sixteen years. I have spent many days believing I was prepared to let my dogs go when the time came and the book served as a good reminder to our family that while our dachshunds are no longer able to run, fetch, and wrestle we should take every measure to continue to pamper them and make their last days filled with the same love and devotion that they have given us for so many years.
Anyone that is an animal lover and dog owner will enjoy this book. It is an openly candid look at the evolution of a couple’s life as earmarked by the major events in a marriage and mostly by the crazy antics of their loyal family fur ball, Marley. Marley, in his own rambunctious way, teaches the family about patience, living without inhibitions, and unconditional love.
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