Dog Years

Name: Dog Years
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784876913
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A Memoir

By Mark Doty

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Dog Years by Mark Doty is a poignant memoir that intertwines the profound connections between humans and their canine companions with themes of love, loss, and healing. Through his reflective narrative, Doty explores how his two dogs provided solace and companionship during challenging times in his life. The book tenderly captures the joys and sorrows of pet ownership and the unconditional bonds that transform and enrich human experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by heartfelt narratives that explore the profound connection between humans and their pets. This poignant memoir beautifully intertwines themes of love, loss, and healing, offering an emotionally rich experience that resonates with animal lovers and those interested in personal reflections on life's challenges.

Dog Years

As Beau bounds back to life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's 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 inspiring him when all else fails.

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A literary memoir of what it means to have a truly special dog in your life. Published for International Dog Day, this will be a perfect gift for all dog lovers.

Why do dogs speak so profoundly to our inner lives?

When Mark 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, to join Arden, the black retriever. As Beau bounds back to life, the two dogs become Mark Doty’s 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 inspiring him when all else fails.

Dog Years explores the profound connections between humans and their canine companions, capturing the unique bond that uplifts and sustains during life’s most challenging moments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784876913

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Mark Doty Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Mark Doty is the author of more than ten volumes of poetry and three memoirs. His many honours include the National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Whiting Writers' Award, a Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Writers' Award, and, in the UK, the T. S. Eliot Prize. He is a professor at Rutgers University and lives in New York City.