One-Dog Man :

Rating:
Summary: Oh, joy, it's back in print!
Review: As a child in the Sixties, I read everything I could find-I pillaged the library and I went through nearly every book on my grandmother's tall shelves. I don't know who put "One-Dog Man" into my hands, but it instantly became one of my favorite books of all time. Sadly, I long ago lost the copy I had as a child.

The story is the first-person tale of a little boy (we never learn his name, I suspect that's because "Ahmad" would have jarried on the nerves of Baby Boomer America-the book was first published in 1950) who acquires partial ownership of a feisty little dog, whom he has to share with his best friends, a pair of twins. These boys get into more scrapes and situations with bullies, police, mothers, fathers, siblings, and neighbors than any kids I've ever seen, but the story is completely compelling. The details include those of the times: there are thrashings and a certain kind of violence that kids just live through. And always, the dog is central to everything, but mostly it's a book about childhood, where nothing is sacchrine or sterilized or politically correct. Have I mentioned that it's hilarious? It's HILARIOUS.

Refreshingly, there is no moral to the story-only impeccable storytelling.

... Ignore the cover-you cannot judge this book by its cover.

It is a wonderful story, if you are a realist with a tremendous sense of humor. I love memoirs, and it's rare to find a childhood memoir this charming. The only thing that comes close is the fabulous book by Haven Kimmel, "A Girl Named Zippy."

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Rating:
Summary: Oh, joy, it's back in print!
Review: As a child in the Sixties, I read everything I could find-I pillaged the library and I went through nearly every book on my grandmother's tall shelves. I don't know who put "One-Dog Man" into my hands, but it instantly became one of my favorite books of all time. Sadly, I long ago lost the copy I had as a child.

The story is the first-person tale of a little boy (we never learn his name, I suspect that's because "Ahmad" would have jarried on the nerves of Baby Boomer America-the book was first published in 1950) who acquires partial ownership of a feisty little dog, whom he has to share with his best friends, a pair of twins. These boys get into more scrapes and situations with bullies, police, mothers, fathers, siblings, and neighbors than any kids I've ever seen, but the story is completely compelling. The details include those of the times: there are thrashings and a certain kind of violence that kids just live through. And always, the dog is central to everything, but mostly it's a book about childhood, where nothing is sacchrine or sterilized or politically correct. Have I mentioned that it's hilarious? It's HILARIOUS.

Refreshingly, there is no moral to the story-only impeccable storytelling.

... Ignore the cover-you cannot judge this book by its cover.

It is a wonderful story, if you are a realist with a tremendous sense of humor. I love memoirs, and it's rare to find a childhood memoir this charming. The only thing that comes close is the fabulous book by Haven Kimmel, "A Girl Named Zippy."

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Rating:
Summary: Great Book - Chicken Soup for the Soul
Review: I highly reccomend reading this book for anyone who considers themself an adult. For those who are children at heart, it will fuel the inner child. For those who have lost the inner child, it will give you a sincere taste for life again.

This book is very easy reading. It puts on the front that it is a childlen's book but, in my opinion, is really a book written for the child within the adult.

If you enjoy reading, if you enjoy philosphy or just reading fiction, this is a wonderful book. You will be glad you read it!

Rating:
Summary: Great Book - Chicken Soup for the Soul
Review: I highly reccomend reading this book for anyone who considers themself an adult. For those who are children at heart, it will fuel the inner child. For those who have lost the inner child, it will give you a sincere taste for life again.

This book is very easy reading. It puts on the front that it is a childlen's book but, in my opinion, is really a book written for the child within the adult.

If you enjoy reading, if you enjoy philosphy or just reading fiction, this is a wonderful book. You will be glad you read it!

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful book for the adult child...
Review: This book is written for the child (what little there might be left of it) in all adults. Written with the appearance as being a child's book, it will breath new life into your soul.

If you enjoy fiction, philosophy, self help or want some innocent energy injected back into your life, read this book! Wonderful! :)

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful book for the adult child...
Review: This book is written for the child (what little there might be left of it) in all adults. Written with the appearance as being a child's book, it will breath new life into your soul.

If you enjoy fiction, philosophy, self help or want some innocent energy injected back into your life, read this book! Wonderful! :)