When I first picked up the book I was trying to imagine how an entire book could be written just about someone's dog. But, Grogan is really writing a family memoir centered around his beloved pet. Anyone who loves animals and most certainly anyone who has had a "rambunctious" pet will smile, groan and be shaking their head saying "Oh, yeah,,,I get that!" as they follow Marley through puppyhood to adulthood.

A story that mimics my 10 years with my Dalamatian Sadie. It made me laugh and think about similiar times I had with Sadie. I hope to be like John Grogan when he had to part with Marley. I passed the book on but would read it again and again.

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This book is a heartwarmer! Marley is your typical lab, playful, loving, loyal and totally destructive. They love to chew up everything. I know because I had a yellow lab who ate through our air conditioning wiring twice, the phone line, totally chewed through our wooden fence, dug up half the plants in our backyard, ate holes in my son's brand new comforter, and would bark back at me when scolded--and then pout. He also learned how to turn on the back yard faucet, flood the yard and roll in the mud. Ah yes, good times, good times. Marley, however, really IS the world's worst lab I've ever heard of. He put my dog to shame. But Marley will make you fall in love with him in spite of all his flaws. How can any dog lover not fall in love with a lab puppy? This is a true story, so get ready to laugh and cry. Marley is the type of dog who is one of a kind and will remain in your heart long after you read this book. Can't wait for the movie that's being made.

John Grogan puts into words what anyone with a soul-mate pet feels into the words we wish we could express. The story makes you laugh and makes you cry. One of the best animal reads since James Harriot.

This book was given to me by a family member, as I have a yellow lab. I immediately began relating to the stories of getting used to a new puppy and all the personality quirks that you learn to love when raising a new dog. It started out for me as a great light-hearted book that I related to a lot.

However, I soon felt an eerie connection with the book... it began to mirror my own life more and more. My husband and I had welcomed in our yellow lab pup into our home, and we became pregnant around the time I started reading the book. I even had the book with me the day I went to the doctor's office for an ultrasound when I was concerned that something wasn't right with the pregnancy. Afterward, while sitting in a room waiting for the results, I re-read the chapter where the author describes the miscarriage of he and his wife experienced. Shortly after, I was told I had miscarried. It was a devastating experience, but I found a small comfort in being able to read how the situation affected another couple. It helped me grieve, but it also helped me start to heal.

The beauty of this book is the way the story of life is told, weaving lessons of love throughout. It's not just the tale of the family dog (as entertaining as those parts are!), but the entire family. It is particularly special to me, and I'll hold it near my heart for a long time.

I loved this book. It was such a great read. John Grogan does an outstanding job of choosing just the right words to illustrate his old friend, Marley, and his crazy canine antics. The story of this hilariously bad dog and his human family really puts in perspective what is most important to us in life or rather what should be most important to all of us - unconditional love, joy, loyalty, devotion and contentment.

I laughed, cried and was extremely moved by this heartwarming memoir. Pick it up even if you aren't a pet owner, and you'll love it, too.

Absolutely delightful book. Reminds me of our first dog, that we loved dearly and proceeded to damage doors, floors, pillows, etc. You fall in love with Marley, but understand the "dangers" of picking up someone else's problem pet. Gave this to my son-in-law to read when he was all set to pick up a rescue lab from a shelter.
Highly recommend the book for a multitude of reasons, one being it is just a good read.

This book is so much like my lab. it is so funny. I laughed and cried. Very well written. I understand and have lived with everything he wrote with my current dog and past dogs.

What a hilarious laugh riot this book was! I KNOW this dog! The author's comparisons and descriptions of the dog's antics just cracked me up! Every one who has ever had a dog, wanted a dog or loved a dog can relate to this book.

I loved this book and gave it my first 5 star rating ever. It made me laugh out load at times and cry at other times, but entertained me throughout the book. If you are an animal lover, you will enjoy this book. I could not put it down and couldn't wait to see what antics Marley got into next. I highly recommend this book.

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Great dog story! Not sure I could have gone through all this family had to...

This is really a fun book to read. So many events remind one of their own pet. Well
written and hard to put down once you read the first few pages!

Sort of sappy & doesn't really go anywhere. Very repetative!

I laughed, I cried. I wanted to buy a dog. Great, easy read. Not too heavy but you will find it hard to put down and I'm a cat person!

Hilarious, heart-warming story.

Wow, it really brought back memories!

easy read, finished in 1 day. Definitely tear jerker.

Cute book. You can really relate to them.

Great book especially if you love animals or have had a "bad dog" in your home. While reading this, I had a golden retriever pup that I thought was a stinker..after reading about Marley I thanked my lucky stars my pup wasn't that bad! Relating Marley's antics so some of my own pets made this a wonderfuly enjoyable read with many laugh out loud moments and even tears. A++

Fun to read...if you have a dog or have ever seen one! Easy read,enjoyable.I would reccommend to friends.

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