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A Dog's Purpose

By: W. Bruce Cameron
Narrated by: William Dufris
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This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog's Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?

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 eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.

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

Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.

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I loved the film, never realised it was actually a book first! Book goes more deeper than the movie did. If anything the ending is far better than the movie, but a LOT more sadder :-(

The audio book is well narrated. Parts had me smiling and also laughing out loud, equally offset by sadness.

If you enjoyed the film definitely would recommend this book.

Better than the movie.

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This book touches all of your emotions, it made laugh out loud and made me cry too. It is so well written, dog lovers especially will love it but I think most people would enjoy it.

Fantastic book

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Sad at times otherwise heartwarming a refreshing change loved all the dogs different characters storyline fantastic narrator brilliant.

love this

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Wow simply the greatest audiobook I've ever listened to from Audible and I've over 300 on my account so far. All dog lovers will love this. You'll laugh. You'll feel sad. You'll maybe even cry. But come what may whenever your pooch tilts it's head listening to you you'll think of Bailey and wonder just what on Earth you little dog is planning. Beautifully written and it's one of the few audible that I've started to listen to again straight after. Highly, highly recommended.

Wonderful

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Is it it convoluted? You betcha. Is it corny? Indubitably. Is it sincere? Most definitely. A story for anyone lucky to have been loved by a dog.

A very touching story about the love of a dog

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