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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.

©2019 Emily Dean (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Dogs Pets & Animal Care Funny Inspiring Feel-Good Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Witty
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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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I absolutely loved the book ! The writing is fantastic and story is heart breaking . There is only one BUT : as a dog owner I was reallu looking forward to a book about a DOG and that part of a journey . That’s how I even came across the book . However that only happened in the last hour of the total listening time .

Great book but title is misleading

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I bought this to listen to in the car on my way to and from work, a journey that was punctuated by frequent guffaws of intense laughter coupled with tears. But, overall, this book is an uplifting read/listen about overcoming that made me really think and feel. An added bonus is that it's hilariously narrated by Emily, who has quite the ear for accents. Entertaining, honest and heartfelt, it deserves a round of applause.

Masterfully written and searingly honest

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The life described in this book is unorthodox, but bounded by energy and love, I thoroughly enjoyed it and don't mind admitting shed a few tears.

Heartbreaking and beautiful

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