Download Lessons From Lucy The Simple Joys of an Old Happy Dog eBook Dave Barry
Download Lessons From Lucy The Simple Joys of an Old Happy Dog eBook Dave Barry
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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy.
Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From “Make New Friends” (an unfortunate fail when he can’t overcome his dislike for mankind) to “Don’t Stop Having Fun” (validating his longtime membership in a marching unit that performs in parades—and even Obama’s inauguration), Dave navigates his later years with good humor and grace. Lucy teaches Dave how to live in the present, how to let go of daily grievances, and how to feel good in your own skin. The lessons are drawn from Dave’s routine humiliations and stream-of-consciousness accounts of the absurdities of daily life, which will leave you heaving with laughter and recognition.
Laugh-out-loud hilarious, whether he’s trying to “Pay Attention to the People You Love” (even when your brain is not listening) or deciding to “Let Go of Your Anger,” Dave Barry’s Lessons From Lucy is a witty and wise guide to joyous living.
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"I'm a long time fan of Dave Barry's books. I discovered his work one day at my local bookstore when I was looking for a new book by Lewis Grizzard. I was hooked after the first few pages. I've never been disappointed in any of his books and have re-read "Dave Barry's Book Of Bad Songs" more than I care to admit to doing. It still makes me laugh. This book though is a little different. It's still funny, and will make you laugh out loud, but it's very introspective and touching too. Since others have already mentioned the premise of the book I'll skip that but basically it talks about the seven lessons he's learned from his dog, Lucy. I think the one thing that surprised me the most is that he admits to being very shy. I met Dave Barry at a book signing a few years ago when he was in Atlanta, Georgia. He was friendly, outgoing, and very entertaining. I'm a regular contributor on his blog and was shocked that he actually knew who I was. He hides his shyness very well. If you ever get a chance to go to one of his book signings you should definitely go. I really enjoyed the stories in this book about his safari, sailboat cruise, Hurricane Irma, etc. However I was very touched by the last chapter where he discusses his daughter Sophie's illness. I went through something very similar with my own daughter when she was a teenager so I know the terror he and his family must have felt. Fortunately she is now doing better and so is Dave's daughter.
If you have never read any of Dave Barry's books (What's wrong with you????) this is a good one to start with. Then read his book of bad songs. You won't be sorry."
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Lessons From Lucy The Simple Joys of an Old Happy Dog eBook Dave Barry Reviews
- I'm a long time fan of Dave Barry's books. I discovered his work one day at my local bookstore when I was looking for a new book by Lewis Grizzard. I was hooked after the first few pages. I've never been disappointed in any of his books and have re-read "Dave Barry's Book Of Bad Songs" more than I care to admit to doing. It still makes me laugh. This book though is a little different. It's still funny, and will make you laugh out loud, but it's very introspective and touching too. Since others have already mentioned the premise of the book I'll skip that but basically it talks about the seven lessons he's learned from his dog, Lucy. I think the one thing that surprised me the most is that he admits to being very shy. I met Dave Barry at a book signing a few years ago when he was in Atlanta, Georgia. He was friendly, outgoing, and very entertaining. I'm a regular contributor on his blog and was shocked that he actually knew who I was. He hides his shyness very well. If you ever get a chance to go to one of his book signings you should definitely go. I really enjoyed the stories in this book about his safari, sailboat cruise, Hurricane Irma, etc. However I was very touched by the last chapter where he discusses his daughter Sophie's illness. I went through something very similar with my own daughter when she was a teenager so I know the terror he and his family must have felt. Fortunately she is now doing better and so is Dave's daughter.
If you have never read any of Dave Barry's books (What's wrong with you????) this is a good one to start with. Then read his book of bad songs. You won't be sorry. - Dave Barry takes us through the seven lessons he learned from his beloved dog, Lucy, and how he tried to become a better person because of her. The last lesson isn’t one he really learned from Lucy, but something that happened in his life. I won’t go into it, but if you love someone who undergoes something very serious, you will understand exactly how Dave felt. Excellent book.
- One of Dave’s best. You do not have to be a dog lover( but it helps) to enjoy this book. In fact , I have laughed so hard tears roll down my face ..poignant, funny , all true. Thank you Dave for such joy and laughter. And yes , my precious Pit Bull Margaret is mindful and is helping me enjoy every moment. , especially with her.
- I have always enjoyed Dave Berry but this is perhaps his best. He has clearly matured, there aren't any booger jokes, and with the realization of both aging and mortality he has written an important and at the same time hilarious book for anyone who is getting older (that would be all of us). Being a 'dog person' myself I could relate to all the lessons he gleaned from Lucy. This was a really fun and at times very touching book.
- James Thurber was what used to be referred to as a "New Yorker" writer Essentially this meant he wrote (mostly) short pieces that were sardonic, satirical, not infrequently mean, and, because he WAS James Thurber, after all, funny.
What they were NOT, was moving or heart-felt
Except when he was writing about dogs.
Thurber may not have had a very high opinion of us people, but he LOVED dogs. I defy anyone to read his "Memorial to a Dog" and not wipe a tear from your eye (even if you are a... forgive my language.. CAT person)
Dave Barry is our modern day James Thurber, although I think he holds SOME of people in higher regard, but he has the Thurber touch when it comes to dogs
And, yes, you may well find yourself wiping away a bit of moisture now and again while reading this, too
So, from me and an aging Boxer named Dexter, we raise a glass of wine and drool respectively... and respectfully... to Mr Barry and Lucy - The simple joys aren't simple at all, and as I've aged right along with Dave Barry, I've appreciated his take on every life milestone. Laugh-out-loud moments intertwined with pathos show that he's an expert at his craft. One of his best!
- Classic Dave Barry story telling style, but don't expect a laugh a minute. It is truly about life's real lessons...helped along by learnings from Lucy. Dave knows dogs.
- One of his best! Covers life philosophy in a way he does best. My daughter kept asking what I was laughing about.
"Just Read It"
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