Stories on dogs usually describe the dog as obedient, nice, adorable, cute, etc. Well, this book does not tell that kind of story. Instead, the dog is described as the world’s naughtiest if not to say worst dog ever. A dog no dog owner would expect to have. The dog – Marley – is a Labrador retriever owned by the author –John Grogan. The owner bought the dog as a pup on sale. And the pup grows to be a giant hyperactive Labrador who runs like mad, eat a lot, and destroy things. However, regardless of the dog’s apparent short of attitude, he turns out to be a great guardian for the kids, a loving, understanding, honest dog who loves the family and stay with them until his last breath. And all this is presented with good humor and honesty by the writer.
The reader will not be bore to read what Marley did for the years of his life. Instead, they will be amazed by how such imperfect dog managed to bring happiness to the family from the beginning until the end. Grogan manage to tell each event with good humor and simplicity. From the moment Marley arrives in the house and cry all night, from being the first “child” in the family until becoming the last, until he grew grey and pass away. This is the first story that tells the reality of being a dog owner. The price the owners pay (in Grogan case it was usually in US dollars) and the prize they get. This is one of the best non-fictions ever written.
