Marley & Me (2005) (edit title/settings)

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• John Grogan: Author and narrator of the story he is Marley's owner.
• Marley: Marley is the crazy dog that the book is written about.The funniest and naughtiest dog in the world. Main character.
• Jenny Grogan: Jenny is the authors wife, she loves and adores Marley.
• Colleen: John and Jenny's only daughter. Their third and last child.
• Connor: John and Jenny's second son.
• Patrick: John and Jenny's 1st son.
• Dr. Hopkinson: Add a description of this character.
• Killer: a pit bull Marley was friends with for a short period of time.
• Lisa: the neighbour that John and Marley comforted after a stabbing at their first neighborhood.
• Dr. Jay: Marley's vet in Florida.

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• “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 Pennsylvania.”

  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 else, unwavering loyalty.”

  John Grogan

• “Marley was undeniably a handful. ... Part of our journey as his owners was to mold him to our needs, but part also was to accept him for what he was. Not just to accept him, but to celebrate him and his indomitable canine spirit. We had brought into our home a living, breathing being, not a fashion accessory to prop in the corner. For better or worse, he was our dog. He was part of our family, and, for all his flaws, he had returned our affection one hundredfold. Devotion such as his could not be bought for any price.”

  John Grogan

• “I love you more than anything. I don't know exactly where we go from here, but I want you to remember you're a great dog, Marley”

  John Grogan

• “Animal lovers are a special breed of human, generous of spirit, full of empathy, perhaps a little prone to sentimentality, and with hearts as big as a cloudless sky.”

  John Grogan

• “A dog judges others not by their color or creed or class but by who they are inside. A dog doesn't care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.”

  John Grogan

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• Trainerin
• Bordstein
• Florida
• Pennsylvania

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Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. John Grogan (Author)

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Awards edit see section history

• Quill Award (2006: Audio Book)
• Quill Award (2006: Biography/Memoir)
• #1 New York Times Bestseller

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: SF429.L3 G76 2005
• Dewey: 636.752/7/092 B 22

Notes for Parents edit see section history

This book is good for young adults and adults.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Home & Garden › Animal Care & Pets › Dogs
• Books › Biographies & Memoirs

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• Marley & Me (IMDb): 2008

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