A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose #1) Hardcover | Pages: 319 pages

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Title	:	A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose #1)
Author	:	W. Bruce Cameron
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	1st edition (US/CAN)
Pages	:	Pages: 319 pages
Published	:	July 2010 by Forge
Categories	:	Fiction. Animals. Dogs. Contemporary

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This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8 year old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh out loud funny, this book is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. --front flap

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Original Title:	A Dog's Purpose
ISBN:	0765326264 (ISBN13: 9780765326263)
Edition Language:	English URL https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765326263
Series:	A Dog's Purpose #1
Characters:	Ethan, Bailey, Heather
Literary Awards:	Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2010), Missouri Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2013)

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This book confirms what you know in your heart to be true, that love never dies, and that our animal friends are always with us.

This is one of the best books I have read. Anyone who has ever had a dog needs to read this. It is funny and heartwarming.

A lovely book about a dog looking for his purpose in life. He goes through four births/rebirths as the same soul in a different dog, adding his experiences and knowledge through the ups and downs of life as a dog. He wants to serve his human owners to the best of his ability even if they are cruel and thoughtless. His joy in being a dog shines through with his delight in running and explorng, his disdain of cats (who have no purpose that he can see) and his love for the special boy in his life.

I thought this was a cute book (told from the dog's POV) about one dog's search for purpose in life. Although in this book the dog wan't just one dog he was Toby,Bailey, Ellie, and Buddy. He was born, he lived, he died to be reborn again. In each of his lives he searches for his purpose.This book was sad at times and happy at times. It also probably helped people to look at dogs, and other pets differently. There has always been a lot of talk about just what animals feel, are owners placing

adorable - the 2nd half is not nearly as great as the first half, almost like another book - but still enjoyable

It made me look at my own dog differently, wondering how it feels, how much it loves me, and what it thinks about his own life. I hope that all animals souls are like the ones in this book and I found myself laughing as much as I was crying while reading this book

It made me look at my own dog differently, wondering how it feels, how much it loves me, and what it thinks about his own life. I hope that all animals souls are like the ones in this book and I found myself laughing as much as I was crying while reading this book