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A Dog Named Slugger (2010)

by Leigh Brill(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0984325654 (ISBN13: 9780984325658)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Bell Bridge Books

review 1: This was the first book I downloaded onto my Kindle, having gotten it for free through Amazon's deal and I was so glad I availed the offer.The book is about how a service dog, Slugger was able to impact the life of the author, Leigh Brill, who suffers from cerebral palsy. A reader below wrote in her review that she did not like how the author used flashbacks but I felt that they added depth to the story. There is no way you can not fall in love with Slugger, (coming from a person who is not particularly found of dogs) I was actually sobbing for him at the end. It deserves more acclaim and is one book which I wouldn't hesitate in recommending to others.
review 2: I pick up and read a lot of books about strong bonds between people and dogs. Sometimes the relatio... morenship is that of a service dog and a person whose abilities are different than the norm. Sometimes the circumstances of the close relationship is some other shared experience. I found this book to be more interesting and the story line better constructed than most. As a former Lab owner [for more than 30 years], I could really relate to the painful experiences of watching Slugger age and slow down.I was surprised to read that so many reviewers described the writing style as "juvenile" and that the book was apparently classified as a young adult title at some point. I completely missed that aspect, I just found it an easy-to-read, down to earth account of a woman whose life was enriched by a relationship with a service dog. Having read the reviews, I am aware that I don't have any particular impressions of the writing style - favorable or otherwise. Perhaps the lack of impression is validation that is was sub-standard.The author really did gloss over or omit almost any details about the physical effects of her cerebral palsy. She was apparently encouraged to hide the condition as a child, and I had the impression that to this day, she does not own the diagnosis. Her descriptions of the physical challenges she faces are very superficial.If you're a dog lover, if the subject of service dogs interests you - then you will likely enjoy this book. If your interest is persons dealing with the effects of cerebral palsy, I think you would be very disappointed with this one. less

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