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A Three Dog Life

2007

by Abigail Thomas

When Abigail Thomas’s husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Subject to rages, terrors, and hallucinations, he must live the rest of his life in an institution. He has no memory of what he did the hour, the day, the year before. This tragedy is the ground on which Abigail had to build a new life.

How she built that life is a story of great courage and great change, of moving to a small country town, of a new family composed of three dogs, knitting, and friendship, of facing down guilt and discovering gratitude. It is also about her relationship with Rich, a man who lives in the eternal present, and the eerie poetry of his often uncanny perceptions.

This wise, plainspoken, beautiful book enacts the truth Abigail discovered in the five years since the accident: You might not find meaning in disaster, but you might, with effort, make something useful of it.

Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod

1995

by Gary Paulsen

Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod is an exhilarating tale of endurance and adventure. Join Gary Paulsen and his team of dogs as they face the brutal challenges of the Iditarod race. This gripping story immerses you in a world where snowstorms, frostbite, and dogfights are just the beginning.

Experience the thrill of moose attacks, the struggle against sleeplessness, and the surreal nature of hallucinations as Paulsen pushes himself and his dogs to their limits. This journey is filled with moments of humor, unexpected camaraderie, and the relentless push to go on.

Winterdance is not just a story about a race; it's a testament to the bond between humans and animals, and the sheer willpower required to survive in the harshest conditions.

City

City is a captivating series of interconnected stories, forming a tapestry of legends, myths, and campfire tales told by Dogs about the twilight of human civilization. These stories revolve around the Webster family, renowned for their remarkable achievements, including designing the ships that propelled humans to the stars and bestowing Dogs with the gift of speech and robots to aid them.

The narrative unfolds over the course of 10,000 years, through the eyes of the Webster family and the immortal robot Jenkins. It touches upon themes dear to 1940s science fiction: robots, genetic engineering, space exploration, domed cities, hiveminds, telepathy, and parallel worlds.

As humanity's influence wanes, the Dogs, bred to eschew violence, inherit the Earth. The stories, imbued with a pastoral serenity, explore the enduring question of which of humanity's creations will ultimately claim the stars.

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