Aug 05, 2023Isorensensoarin rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book at age 14. Although Marley is the star, John Grogan insists that the heart of this book is about family, and I can see that. There are touching moments, like when Marley is first brought home by his parents, there are…
Oct 04, 2020njobacon0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you have ever owned an unruly dog this is the perfect read. Marley is hopelessly naughty but you will certainly find humor in his antics throughout the book. John Grogan was a dedicated owner who laughed at him, was embarrassed by…
Sep 14, 2019StephanieRu rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A true story of the world's worst behaved dog and the adventures that John and his family have with Marley, a yellow Labrador Retriever. When I read this it made me think of how tough it can be to take care of dogs. I know about how your…
Jan 29, 2018JCLEmilyD rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Laugh out loud funny for any dog lover! Marley is the best and worst dog all at once. This memoir follows the life of Marley, the big yellow Labrador and his family. Marley find all sorts of ways to get into messes and John Grogan finds…
Nov 07, 2017DBRL_KrisA rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
To say that I have mixed feelings about this book would be an understatement. When I read Cesar Millan's "Be the Pack Leader", he mentioned that he had visited the Grogans in Pennsylvania, well after Marley had died. (Millan visits them in…
Mar 02, 2017natalie_marrujo2014 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember when I was in seventh grade, this movie came out. I saw it once, and then all I know is something too summarized and condensed I'm like "Where did the time went by so quickly?" We all wanted to at least forget about it at the…
Mar 10, 2012georgeritmeester rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A run-of-the-mill Hallmark movie. No doubt the book is far superior. The primary theme of the movie seems to be the unrelenting lack of common sense of the owners when it comes to dealing with dogs. You're half surprised that their…
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emerald2pac
Aug 21, 2011emerald2pac rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming story and major tear jerker for all dog lovers.
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Aug 17, 2011mccloskey72 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
For anyone who loves animals this is a MUST read. I can read it over and over and it never gets old.
Jul 03, 2011Rhonwen rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
You should read this book if: 1) You are or have been a dog owner; 2) You want to become a first-time dog owner; 3) You have neither owned a dog nor want to own a dog and don't understand dog lovers. I think that covers everyone now,…
Jun 09, 2011jenleaton rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A really cute and funny quick-reading book...a must-read for dog owners. I fell in love with this wonderful, terrible pup. I knew I would cry, but I didn't knkow how attached I'd get to this family.
Dec 15, 2010MP18 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Such a tear-jerker! A wonderful, heartfelt story about an unruly dog who gives them alot of trouble, but at the same time brings so much to their lives. Loved it!
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