Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog
by John Grogan
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 367.3K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 291 pages.
About Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these."And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grogan |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 291 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 367,304 |
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Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 367.3K reader ratings, Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog?
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog has 291 pages.
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Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog was written by John Grogan. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog?
The ISBN-13 for Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog is 9780739461200.0.
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