Dog years : a memoir / Mark Doty.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doty, Mark.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doty, Mark.

Poets, American--20th century--Biography.

Poets, American.

Golden retriever.

Pets.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 215 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Harper Collins, [2007]

Summary:

Why do dogs speak so profoundly to our inner lives? When poet Doty decides to adopt a dog as a companion for his dying partner, he finds himself bringing home Beau, a large golden retriever, malnourished and in need of loving care. Beau joins Arden, the black retriever, to complete their family. As Beau bounds back into life, the two dogs become Doty's intimate companions, his solace, and eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days. Their tenacity, loyalty, and love inspire him when all else fails. This is a moving and intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about life, love, and loss. Doty writes about the heart-wrenching vulnerability of dogs, the positive energy and joy they bring, and the gift they bear us of unconditional love.--From publisher description.

Contents:

Entr'acte: On sentimentality

Entr'acte: On being a fool

Entr'acte: The photographed dog

Entr'acte: Smell of rain in the field

Entr'acte: Dogs and their names

Entr'acte: Graveside

Entr'acte: Ethical fable

Entr'acte: Ordinary happiness

Entr'acte: Old photo

Entr'acte: Zero point

Entr'acte: Questions about time

Entr'acte: Serotonin

Entr'acte: A show

Entr'acte: Drugs for Arden

Entr'acte: Second wind

Envoi: Toy wolf.

ISBN:

006117100X

9780061171000

OCLC:

69792686