Marley & Me

The heartwarming and unforgettable story

of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog

who taught them what really matters in life.

This was a really good book especially if you are a dog lover. Of course the ending is sad, but all the classic dog books are. At times Marley and Me was hilarious, touching, and devastating. It was written really well and an overall enjoyable read. It has a few parts that aren't that bad, but possibly not suitable for younger readers. I watched the movie before I read the book and it did a pretty good job sticking to the story. I recommend this book to everyone.

Review/Description

John and Jenny were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy—and their life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever who crashed through screen doors, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, devoured couches and fine jewelry, and was expelled from obedience school. Yet Marley's heart was pure, and he remained a steadfast model of love and devotion for a growing family through pregnancy, birth, heartbreak, and joy, right to the inevitable goodbye.