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The funny, heartbreaking, wonderfully told story of love, family and overwhelming loss which led Emily Dean to find hope and healing in the dog she always wanted.

Growing up with the Deans was a fabulous training ground for many things: ignoring unpaid bills, being the most entertaining guest at dinner, deconstructing poetry. It was never home for the dog Emily craved.

Emily shared the lively chaos with her beloved older sister, Rachael, her rock. Over the years the sisters' bond grew ever closer. As Rachael went on to have the cosy family and treasured dog, Giggle, Emily threw herself into unsettled adventure - dog ownership remaining a distant dream.

Then, tragically, Rachael is diagnosed with cancer. In just three devastating years Emily loses not only her sister but both her parents as well.

This is the funny, heartbreaking, wonderfully told story of how Emily discovers that it is possible to overcome the worst that life can throw at you, that it's never too late to make peace with your past and that the right time is only ever now, as she finally starts again with her very own dog - the adorable shih-tzu named Raymond.

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I loved this heart felt book from Emily.
I've been listening to her co-host with Frank for years, she is 'sunny' and funny, which the book reflects but also reveals her vulnerable side

Great listen

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Big fan of Emily Dean. I could listen to her all day long. I too have suffered bereavement and I too have got a dog. I have no intentions of having children. Emily's way of life is an inspiration. We are the new 'dog family'.

Lovelyyyy

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Having listened to Emily Dean on the Frank Skinner show for some years now I was interested to hear about her life. What an inspirational, sad, amusing & captivating life story. Extremely thought provoking - highly recommended 😀

Couldn’t stop listening

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Excellent narration.I could relate to the story. A Good honest story of loss and grief. Whilst continuing to live and thrive.

Highly relateable.

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Really enjoyed the book especially considering the subject matter . Well written and well read. Very funny, lots of laugh out loud moments. Lots of sob out loud moments too.

Very funny, very sad

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