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A Dog's Purpose

By W. Bruce Cameron
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In A Dog's Purpose, a dog named Bailey embarks on a remarkable journey across multiple lives, seeking to discover the meaning of his existence. Reborn as a puppy after a brief life as a stray, Bailey forms a deep bond with an 8-year-old boy named Ethan and learns what it truly means to be a loyal companion. Through heartfelt adventures and touching moments, this story explores the unbreakable ties between humans and their pets, reminding us that love endures and every life has its purpose.
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"I loved the book and I could not put it down. It really made me think about the purpose of life." - Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author

All dogs go to heaven... unless they have unfinished business here on earth...

Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.

But this new life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders - will he ever find his purpose?

Touching, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds that hold us all together, man and man's best friend alike. The story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on Earth is born with a purpose.

Praise for A Dog's Purpose

"Marley and Me combined with Tuesdays With Morrie." - Kirkus Reviews

"By turns funny, heartwarming, and touching without being overly sentimental, Cameron's novel successfully illuminates the breadth of the American dogscape." - Library Journal

"This book is a classic. A beautiful, uplifting, tenderly told, frequently funny, and exquisitely moving story... I am awash in the tears of recognition every dog lover will shed when they read this remarkable book." - Iris Dart, New York Times bestselling author of Beaches

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781760551452

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 131.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 22.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

W. Bruce Cameron is the New York Times bestselling author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter which was turned into the hit ABC series and the sequel to A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey. He has twice received the National Society of Newspaper Columnist's award for Best Humour Columnist and his nationally syndicated column is read by over three million readers every week. He lives in California.

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