eaiello1086 's review for:

Marley and Me by John Grogan

4.0

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I picked this book up on Tuesday and finished it on Wednesday. Never before has a book made me cry and laugh as much as Marley and Me did. Grogan captures the mannerisms and behavior of Marley in a way I wouldn't have thought possible. Any one who owns a dog can relate to this story, and Grogans descriptions are vividly identifiable. Marley and Me has easily and appropriately made its way to my list of favorite books - not necessarily for its literary complexity, but for its ability to warm the heart, its tenderness, and its endearing message. Marley the dog was the worst dog in the best ways. And as Grogan points out as he recognizes Marley's aging, life isn't about reaching the destination - it's all about the journey. The journey the Grogan family took with Marley as a member was beautiful. Keep a box of tissues handy for the last thirty pages. And give your four legged best friend a hug and scratch behind the ears - he/she deserves it.