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My Life as a Dog Kindle Edition

by L.A. Davenport (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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Perhaps with him I am a dog

Who is Kevin? He is earnest yet playful, boisterous yet lazy, a little rough sometimes, extremely direct and always sure of what he wants. He is also sensitive, kind, supportive and caring, not to mention highly communicative and supremely understanding towards children.

My Life as a Dog is the funny, heartwarming and moving story of a life shared between a black and tan dachshund and his owner.

Told over two days and a weekend drawn from their many years together, it explores how Kevin overcame his cruel upbringing to flower into a self-confident dog that left everyone he met spellbound. And as they grew together, his owner learned to live in the present and navigate the difficult times they faced together.

But with Kevin rejected by the canine world and their connection ever-more profound and symbiotic, the question is: What does he think I am?
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It's a quick read, it's a sweet read, it's exactly the kind of thing to buoy your spirits after a long week (or 2020). I do recommend this for you or the dog lover in your life. The Irresponsible Reader

There is only one word that could describe this book and that is adorable...I really adored this wee book and I adored Kevin and it's clear his owner also does! Such a sweet book. Books by Bindu

A read to give you that warm feeling inside, especially if read with a canine friend next to you. Nicki's book blog

. . . an effective, novel, and touching portrait of a man's love for his dog . . . brimming with inventiveness and wit. The BookLife Prize

From the Author

L.A. Davenport is the author of the novels The Nucleus of Reality, or the Recollections of Thomas P-, and Escape, the collections No Way Home and Dear Lucifer and Other Stories, and the memoir My Life as a Dog.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082DKNGPT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ P-Wave Press (December 13, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2544 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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L.A. Davenport is an Anglo-Irish author and journalist, and has been writing stories and more since he was a wee bairn, as his grandpa used to say. Among other things, he likes long walks, typewriters and big cups of tea. Find him at: https://pushingthewave.co.uk

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C. Steberl
5.0 out of 5 stars All dog and dachshund lovers will enjoy this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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Having 2 dachshunds myself this books describes our dog's behavior to a tee. The author tells a sweet story how his relationship develops with this rescued, abused dog. Listening how the authors love and respect deepens for Kevin and his understanding of this little proud creature gets deeper and deeper. Even with this strong bond he recognizes his dog's vulnerabilities and naturally falls into being his biggest protector. A book worth a read, you will enjoy.
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LRV
4.0 out of 5 stars I love weener dogs
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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I enjoyed the man's genuine love for his dog. The story is short and sweet . Perfect little read for a fellow doxie fan.
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Ted Charanian
5.0 out of 5 stars True Love between Man and Dog
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
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This book was just so short and so sweet. It concluded so nicely with explanation of the title. I didn't want a sad ending and it didn't have one.
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Dr. Patricia Eroh
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
Heartwarming and humorous is absolutely the correct description for this wonderful book. I laughed, I cried, I could not stop reading it. I am also spellbound by the little dachshund. This is such a great book - you should not miss it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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dissed
1.0 out of 5 stars This is the worst book I have ever read
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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I've been on a kick reading dog books and I read one from the Pitbull's and parolees show and it was really bad. BUT this one is like he took his dog for a walk and that is about it. Dick and Jane books have deeper plot points. I think maybe this was written by an AI program
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Tired Mummy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2023
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Adore the relationship between Kevin and his human. It is a beautiful short read that made me think about my own relationships with various canine pals over the years. And spoiler alert...the dog doesn't die at the end!! What a relief!!!
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Val
4.0 out of 5 stars Streetmap book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2021
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Bought this because I got a mini dachshund recently. Thought would be fun to read about other dachshunds. It's ok - a lot of times we laughed because it felt like someone explaining us the way to a specific places as a lot of street names are mentioned. Was ok but not my new favorite book
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L'anglais
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good insight into life as a rescued dog
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020
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So far so good, the book looks like it’s covers a multitude of gems that all dog owners can get a sense of how Dogs see us as owners, I only received the book yesterday so have only had the opportunity of reading the first couple of pages but also how a dog has beaten adversity to become the dog his owner thought he could be
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Tracy
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2021
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I will finish reading this book but I find it hard going to be honest. I prefer a storey but this is more of a day to day account of a guy with his dog. That said there are still some really funny parts to the book which did make me laugh and because it’s such a short book I wouldn’t want to put anyone else off who may prefer this style of writing.
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J. Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gentle, Heartwarming Tale
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a wonderful, warm exploration of one man's relationship with his dog, which reveals as much about the story of the man as it does about the troubled beginnings of the dog. It is beautifully written and any dog owner would relate to the special relationship that they have and how much they help each other to cope with life's tribulations.
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