One day it occurred to me that the warm, squeaky, smelly things squirming around next to me were my brothers and sister.
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A Dog's Purpose
1st ed.
by W. Bruce Cameron
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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.
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Modern & contemporary fiction, alcoholism, German Shepherds, feral, veterinary physicians, animal control service, animal euthanasia, reincarnation, Golden Retrievers, heat exhaustion, high school seniors, search-and-rescue, Labrador Retrievers, family life, fantasy, Fiction, Large type books, Human-animal relationships, Dogs, Mutts, Young adult works, Humorous fiction, Young adult fiction, mixed breed dogs, purpose in life, belonging, family, boys and dogs, protectiveness, courage, love, Fiction, humorous, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2016-12-25, New York Times bestseller, Fiction, humorous, general, Human/animal relations, nyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2011-06-12, Cuentos humorosos, Perros, Mutts (Dogs), FicciónShowing 10 featured editions. View all 20 editions?
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La razón de estar contigo
2018-01, Rocabolsillo
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La Razon De Estar Contigo
2017-02, Rocabolsillio
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La razon de estar contigo
2017-02, Rocaeditorial
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A Dog's Purpose
2017, Pan Books
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A Dog's Purpose
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A Dog's Purpose
2017, Forge
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A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans
2012, Pan Books
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A Dog's Purpose is a 2010 novel written by American author W. Bruce Cameron. It chronicles a dog's journey through four lives via reincarnation and how he looks for his purpose through each.
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