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Thomas Healy
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I Have Heard You Calling in the Night |
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English |
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Paperback |
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224 |
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2007-09-17 |
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0156033712 |
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Mariner Books |
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0.5 pounds |
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0.56 x 5.25 x 8.0 inches |
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Reprint |
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Product Description
T homas Healy was a drunk, a fighter, sometimes a writer, often unemployed, no stranger to the police. His life was going nowhere but downhill. Then one day he bought a pupa Doberman. He called him Martin. Gradually man and dog became unshakable allies, the closest of comrades, the best of friends. They took long walks together, they vacationed together, they even went to church together. Martin, in more ways than one, saved Thomas Healy’s life.Written with unadulterated candor and profound love, this soulful memoir gets at the heart of the intense bond between people and dogs. |
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Christina (USA) (2011/05/15):
I found this book at a bargain book store, and pretty much decided to buy it because it had a dog on the cover. Although it is a memoir from a man I have never heard of before, I Have Heard You Calling In The Night is a touching book. A dog is called "Man's Best Friend" for a reason, and Martin is a wonderful friend to Thomas. Throughout his memoir, Thomas takes readers through some of the toughest and some of the best moments in his life. As a struggling alcoholic, getting Martin as a puppy helped subdue his addiction. While this book was boring at times, I still cannot believe that this is not a book of fiction. All of the events that take place are real. I think that is why I find this book so emotional and thought-provoking. Anyone can write a work of fiction, but this book showcases real-life events one would rather not experience. The toughest part is realizing that many of us will go through the same struggles Thomas has. The difference is that we will have the ability to overcome them easier if we are not addicted to the horrible substance of alcohol. Definitely give this book a read.
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