Marley & Me: Life and Love with the... by John Grogan

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The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world.... read more

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Summary

Jon and his wife jenny just bought a pure breed yellow lab puppy named marly.

Cast of Characters/Important People

Marley: The worst/best dog in the world.
John Grogan: Author and narrator of the story.
Jenny Grogan: John's wife

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Memorable Quotes

“He was a big, loving dope of a dog whose defense strategy against intruders would surely have been to lick them to death”
John Grogan
“No matter how hard life become, he reminded me of its simple joys. No matter how many demands were placed on me, he never let me forget that willful disobedience is sometimes worth the price”
Josh Grogan
“In a world full of bosses, he was his own master”
Josh Grogan
“In his own flawed way, he was trying”
Josh Grogan
“I thought there were going to be pencils in Pencilvania”
Connor Grogan
“Like any relationship, this one had its costs. They were costs we came to accept and balance against the joy and amusement and protection and companionship he gave us. We could have bought a small yacht with what we spent on our dog and all things he destroyed. Then again, how many yacht wait by the door all day for your return? How many live for the moment they can climb in your lap or ride down the hill with you on a toboggan, licking your face?”
John Grogan
“Marley reminded me of life's brevity, of its fleeting joys and missed opportunities. He reminded me that each of us gets just one shot at the gold, with no replays.”
John Grogan
“Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate simple things... And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly he taught about friendship and selflessness and, above all this, unwavering loyalty.”
John Grogan

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First Sentence

We were young.

Preface: The Perfect Dog

1. And Puppy Makes Three
2. Running with the Blue Bloods
3. Homeward Bound
4. Mr. Wiggles
5. The Test Strip
6. Matters of the Heart
7. Master and Beast
8. A Battle of Wills
9. The Stuff Males Are Made Of
10. The Luck of the Irish
11. The Things He Ate
12. Welcome to the Indigent Ward
13. A Scream In the Night
14. An Early Arrival
15. A Postpartum Ultimatum
16. The Audition
17. In the Land of Bocahontas
18. Alfresco Dining
19. Lightning Strikes
20. Dog Beach
21. A Northbound Plane
22. In the Land of Pencils
23. Poultry on Parade
24. The Potty Room
25. Beating the Odds
26. Borrowed Time
27. The Big Meadow
28. Beneath the Cherry Trees
29. The Bad Dog Club