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A Dog’s Purpose―the #1 New York Times bestseller―is heading to the big screen! Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky.
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, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose.
A Dog's Purpose Series
#1 A Dog’s Purpose
#2 A Dog’s Journey
Other A Dog's Purpose Books
Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Novel
Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Novel
Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Novel (forthcoming)
The Rudy McCann Series
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man
Repo Madness
Other Books
A Dog's Way Home (forthcoming)
The Dog Master
The Dogs of Christmas
Emory’s GiftProduct details
Series: A Dog's Purpose (Book 1)
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Forge Books; 1 edition (July 6, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0765326264
ISBN-13: 978-0765326263
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 star See all reviews (4,523 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#14 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Animals
#166 in Books > Literature & Fiction > United States > Humor
#487 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Humor & Satire > Humorous
More about the author
W. Bruce Cameron is the New York Times bestselling author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, The Dog Master, and the A Dog's Purpose series. In 2011 he was named Columnist of the Year by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He lives in California.Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
A tail-wagging three hanky boo-hooer, this delightful fiction debut by newspaper columnist Cameron (8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter) proposes that a dog's purpose might entail being reborn several times. Told in a touching, doggy first-person, this unabashedly sentimental tale introduces Toby, who's rescued by a woman without a license for her rescue operation, so, sadly, Toby ends up euthanized. He's reborn in a puppy mill and after almost dying while left in a hot car, he's saved again by a woman, and he becomes Bailey, a beloved golden retriever, who finds happiness and many adventures. His next intense incarnation is as Ellie, a female German shepherd, a heroic search and rescue dog. But the true purpose of this dog's life doesn't become totally clear until his reincarnation as Buddy, a black Lab. A book for all age groups who admire canine courage, Cameron also successfully captures the essence of a dog's amazing capacity to love and protect. And happily, unlike Marley, this dog stays around for the long haul.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.From Booklist
Like cats, dogs have multiple lives. At least, Bailey, the canine narrator of this first novel, has more than one. Bailey’s first life is spent as a feral puppy who learns to trust humans after living with a loving but slightly dotty woman who owns too many dogs to suit the county. Bailey is removed by animal control, and his next life brings him to young Ethan, the human Bailey will love and search for through all his subsequent lives, first as part of K-9 Search and Rescue and then as a dumped and mistreated mutt. Through all these lives, Bailey contemplates his purpose in a voice full of curiosity and humor. He ruminates on the usefulness of cats (“none”) and the strange natures of humans (“Am I a good dog or a bad dog? They can’t decide”). This quickly paced, touching novel will charm all animal fans, especially those who loved Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain (2009) and Vicki Myron’s Dewey (2008), the best-selling saga of a library cat. --Kaite Mediatore Stover
Customer Reviews
5.0 star
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!
ByJulie Rytandon July 24, 2016|Verified Purchase
Every single dog lover should read this book! I did not know it would be humanly possible for me to love my dogs any more than I already do, but after reading this book, that changed to 1 million times more.
5.0 star
A Must Read!
ByTonie Marieon January 7, 2017|Verified Purchase
Ummmm, I almost cannot fathom how the depths of my love for my Critters could be any deeper than I've always felt about them, but I was WRONG! In a few short hours of reading Mr Cameron's 'A Dog's Purpose' I have realized that as a Disabled American Veteran who struggles with PTSD how they have saved my life & continue to save my life on a daily basis with their unconditional warmth, love, loyalty & compassion! They give their ALL to us in everything they do & ask for so very little in return. They are God's Greatest gift to us Humans here on Earth & Im so glad that this Wonderful Book reminded me of that.
This is a Definite 'Must Read' book for the entire Human Race! To go along and experience Toby, Baily, Ellie & Buddy's Purpose in life might not only help us appreciate our loyal animal companions more, but each other as well!
5.0 star
An absolute MUST book for anyone that has lost a pet
Byluluon October 3, 2016|Verified Purchase
Definately a MUST have book for anyone that has lost a pet. The story is told first person by the dog - it is absolutely brilliant; the dog lives several lives and you will find yourself remembering your special companion in each chapter of this dogs life. You will laugh and you will cry - and you will find some comfort for your recent loss. It truely help my broken heart when I has recently lost my miniature schnauzer at 14 years 39 days young - she had been with me since she was 8 weeks old.
Thank you to Bruce Cameron for your brilliant mind to write such a heartwarming book for us pet lovers - once again, your book helped me through the most difficult time I have had in my life - I read it in one day.
5.0 star
Touched my heart...
ByLindy Aon November 25, 2016|Verified Purchase
This book touched my heart. I had a hard time putting it down, because I was so anxious to see what was going to happen next. It was so unique, written from the dog's perspective. It made me laugh out loud and cry alot, but I absolutely loved the heartwarming story line. It will of course make you think about every dog you have had in your life, but also made me realize how one chapter of my life has prepared me for each chapter that has followed. Curl up & read this book!
5.0 star
Get a box of Kleenex.
ByNatalie J.on February 1, 2017|Verified Purchase
As an owner of two amazing dogs (and I have had dogs in my life since grade school), this book has completely changed the way I look at those precious faces. First of all, I adopted a senior dog and frequently think of how crushed I will be when she leaves this Earth. This book has calmed that anxiety, so I would definitely recommend this for those who have recently lost a pet. Second of all, I must have cried, at least, at every other chapter. It is beautifully written from the point of view of a dog. I have told every dog lover in my life that they must read this book immediately. Just when we think we adopt and rescue dogs, we fail to notice, or take of advantage of the idea that it is the dogs who rescue us.
5.0 star
What a great story!
BySueon September 19, 2016|Verified Purchase
I cried and laughed and held my breath a few times as I read this great story! I kept looking at my dog thinking is this how a dog really felt about their human? The loyalty and the desire for human touch and their pleasing nature is what they live for. Never expected the ending this story came full circle!
5.0 star
A Dog's Purpose
ByAmazon Customeron January 11, 2017|Verified Purchase
I first saw the movie preview shortly after my small white dog passed away. I did not know it then that the film was based off the book. As the months went by I kept going back online and continued to watch the movie preview. Something about it kept drawing me in and I always felt better seeing it. Bailey was Ethan's childhood dog just like Cody was for me. Doby meanwhile, found a different spot in my heart and I continued to love this cream colored "doodle" dog in a unique way than I did with Cody. Soon, I discovered the book online and knew I had to get it. I started to read it and was unable to put the book down. My depression over losing my dog seemed to have purpose so to speak and each time Bailey passed on, I was able to relate to the heartache his/her owners felt just the same with Doby by my side as I read the book by the fireplace.
This book reminded me that a dog loves people just as much humans love their dogs. It's a bond we share with each other like no other and it's this bond I truly feel like it can last several lifetimes. If you are uncertain if you should purchase this book or not, please take my advice and try to read it. It helped me in more ways than I could have know and I'm certain you too can connect with the dogs in this book in your own unique way.
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