MAN & DOG

I loved this book it had me laughing and crying in equal measure Tony magnificently captures the incredibly special bond we all have with our dogs Will Young Beautifully written Tender modest and profound Stephen Grosz Heartbreakingly moving Anyone who s known the agony and ecstasy of falling in love with an animal of seeing them grow from pet to family member and experienced that unique and irreplaceable bond will adore this book Jane Fallon A heart warming and moving memoir for dog lovers everywhere from one of Britain s best loved writers and journalists Nobody will ever love you like a dog Nobody will ever be as consistently happy to see you Nobody will ever make you so glad to be alive It all started when nine year old Jasmine wanted a dog and her parents Tony and Yuriko tried to fob her off with a rabbit In the end along came Stan a bandy legged bundle of joy loyalty and bright red fur And nothing like a rabbit Set against the backdrop of Tony s life in Hampstead and their daily walks across the Heath with its rolling hills ponds and cast of star studded dog walking neighbours this is a poignant funny and deeply human memoir about a special relationship with a four legged friend Full of Tony s reliably moving wise a