A Big Little Life

A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Dean Koontz

Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

In a profound, funny, and beautifully rendered portrait of a beloved companion, best-selling novelist Dean Koontz remembers the golden retriever who changed his life. A retired service dog, Trixie was three when Dean and his wife, Gerda, welcomed her into their home. She was superbly trained, but her greatest gifts couldn’t be taught: her keen intelligence, her innate joy, and an uncanny knack for living in the moment. Whether chasing a tennis ball or protecting those she loved, Trixie gave all she had to everything she did, inspiring Dean and Gerda to trust their instincts and recapture a sense of wonder that will remain with them always. Trixie lived fewer than 12 years; in this wide world, she was a little thing. But in every way that mattered, she lived a big life.

©2011 Dean Koontz (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A humorous, poignant portrait of [a] remarkable dog.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

“One dog book that everyone... will deeply enjoy.” ( Booklist)

“A delightful read... an unusually effective brief for the joy that dogs bring us.” ( The American Spectator)

Great dog book

Having read many dog books, this stands out as one of the best. Not only does this great author tell the tale of his beloved dog's life, but he's able to weave philosophical/spiritual threads into his narrative. So, beautifully done.

My only criticism, and it's a minor one for this book, is the author-as-narrator dilemma. Koontz is a competent narrator, but, he's not a pro. So... I think it would've been a tad better production had a professional narrator read this book.

I've been recommending it to everyone I know. It's really must reading for any dog love, to be sure.

oh so true

reminded me so much of my little shih Tzu who was so dear to me who we lost to cancer. but God has blessed us with Zorro, a poodle mix . thanks for the insight

Feels

It's wonderful that she meant so much to them and made such a difference ❤️

A Big Little Life

Excellent, excellent book! Thank you to the Koontz’s for sharing such a beautiful story! God bless you!

Heartwarming

I have a soft spot in my heart for Goldens and this book reminded me of what wonderful dogs they were. This was well written and narrated. I enjoyed it very much!

you will cry

I new I would cry but what a great story of a great life. Well told by the author.

Great book!

I love dogs so I loved this book I enjoyed Dean Koonz so I loved this book. Even without those two things this is just a delightful book fill insights Natalie about dogs but about humans and other interactions with others. I highly recommend it!

Both funny and touching

I have listen to a lot of Dean Koontz story's and have always found them spell binding. This book is very different from the others yet no less Interesting. I have had had a few dogs in my life and the connection to the animals are more than the sum of the parts. I think Dean paints this relationship in a funny as well as poignant way. Trixie sounded like a lovable dog that deserved nothing but the best. It was fortunate that Dean had the money to take care that was so well deserved.

Wonderful

This book really shares the love between a person and their dog. The end is heartbreaking, but any dog parent knows what is coming.

dog lovers everywhere

I loved it. it made me cry. it reminded me of my boy. Golden's are special. If you have never owned one you should.