A Dog's Purpose

We all have to discover the meaning of our own existence—and so does a dog. The bonds we form with animals are eternal, and I believe in reincarnation, so this story resonates deeply. I have experienced a familiarity and uncanny quiescence with others in human relationships.

I’ve literally felt that “I’ve been there before.” Our bonds with animals have the same energy. This book was so touching, and I loved it. 

I loved this book because I love dogs. Of all the dog books I’ve read in my life—and there have been too many to count—this one most authentically expresses the unconditional way in which dogs love their humans.

Some authors are better than others at animal narration. W. Bruce Cameron is a pitch-perfect dog at its best. I cried and cried and cried. Yes, some of the tears were the result of great sadness, but just as many were tears of hope, joy, and beauty.

This is an adapted version of the bestselling adult novel, A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. It’s a fresh and unique take on why dogs mean so much to us humans, and there are gobs of books in this series (all stand-alone, which is great. Kids can read them in any order, but there are plenty of them for voracious readers).

The kid’s version is illustrated and is a fast, lively read.

I love dogs. And though I write both light and dark fiction, I also love a feel-good, heartwarming story. This is that book.

I laughed, cheered, and cried (both tears of sadness and happiness). If you’ve ever loved a dog, then this is the story for you. It’s a love story within a love story. It tugs at all your emotions. Well written and good characters. 

Few authors who attempt it succeed in producing a book narrated by a dog. But, Cameron thrives at the task. As a professional trainer, I can get hung up on the step-by-step processes of teaching dogs so much so that I forget their true calling is to teach us (if we only listen.) This book’s objective is, in part, to remind us of that purpose. Dogs selflessly remind us about the qualities of absolute acceptance, compassion, and unconditional love. And yet, dogs experience conditions – sometimes harsh and painful ones - and Cameron uses those to prompt us on how… show more.