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Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog
- Narrated by: Emily Dean
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog
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Publisher's Summary
The funny, heartbreaking, wonderfully told story of love, family and overwhelming loss which led Emily Dean to find hope and healing in the dog she always wanted.
Growing up with the Deans was a fabulous training ground for many things: ignoring unpaid bills, being the most entertaining guest at dinner, deconstructing poetry. It was never home for the dog Emily craved.
Emily shared the lively chaos with her beloved older sister, Rachael, her rock. Over the years the sisters' bond grew ever closer. As Rachael went on to have the cosy family and treasured dog, Giggle, Emily threw herself into unsettled adventure - dog ownership remaining a distant dream.
Then, tragically, Rachael is diagnosed with cancer. In just three devastating years Emily loses not only her sister but both her parents as well.
This is the funny, heartbreaking, wonderfully told story of how Emily discovers that it is possible to overcome the worst that life can throw at you, that it's never too late to make peace with your past and that the right time is only ever now, as she finally starts again with her very own dog - the adorable shih-tzu named Raymond.
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- Ms. K. L. Gibson
- 02-06-2019
Loved loved loved this beautiful book!
An amazing and beautifully written (and narrated) story. Made me laugh out loud in places and cry on others. Thank you Emily for sharing your story.
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- Teena Lewis
- 21-04-2019
Heart breaking and heart warming.
I laughed out loud, I shed tears. Beautifully written! A book I'll definitely return to.
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- Katie Topping
- 16-11-2022
Moving story
warning - do not listen while driving to work. You will be a sobbing mess by the time you get there!
But, totally worth it.
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- Alison
- 04-04-2021
Loved it, love her and her family story.
I could relate to so much having come from an odd family myself. It's a delight to listen to
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- Jennifer Mills
- 18-04-2023
Beautiful
A tragic and uplifting memoir, written with love, integrity and deft moments of light. It had me sobbing and smiling in equal measure.
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- Rob in Nelson NZ
- 11-08-2019
Very well written (and read) book.
I live in New Zealand. I’d never heard of Emily Dean. I follow a select few people on Twitter and one had reacted to some “shameless self promotion” (said with a wink) by Emily of her book. Amazon Australia allow you to return a book you don’t enjoy so I thought “Why not?” I approached it with no expectations. It was a wonderful listen and certainly not one I’ll be asking to return. Really well written, and read by the author (essentially a rule of mine for biographies). As others have written; you should expect to be moved (the title gives it away a bit). In the finish I found myself thoroughly impressed by Emily. Someone who has lifted herself up by her shoe laces, dealt with adversity and come out stronger. Very “loveable” woman and all power to her. Highly recommended.
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- jackie b
- 13-05-2019
brilliant
You won't read a better memoir of life, death, laughter, hope and the saviour of dogs . READ IT ...Emily nails life with a positivity she could be excused from having. just great!
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- Anonymous User
- 11-10-2022
Best
Most heartful and honest book around. You will be rolling laughing then crying the next moment...
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