Marley and Me

Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

By: John Grogan

Narrated by: John Grogan

Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

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. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley quickly grew into a barreling, 97-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good, Marley was expelled.

And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

©2005 John Grogan (P)2005 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

• 2006 Quill Award Winner

"Grogan's chronicle of the adventures parents and children (eventually three) enjoyed with the overly energetic but endearing dog is delivered with great humor. Dog lovers will love this account of Grogan's much loved canine." (Publishers Weekly)

Tears - laughter and saddness

This book was so well written to the true dog owner, that you can see Marley and his antics. Once I started listening, I just could not stop, and ended up with a box of tissue for the tears of both the laughter and sorrow that this dog's person spoke. I have recommended this book to many people this week, and could not say enough. One has to remember, it is not a story of fiction, but one of the author's memories of his beloved family pet. My mother was listening in the car for just 25 minutes with me last weekend and she is now wanting to borrow my book, which I may have to listen to again. It is well worth the time and money spent for a good, honest read (listen).

Amazing Book

I was skeptical about this book at first...but after 2 minutes of listening, I was hooked. My wife and I listened to this book during a recent road trip and loved the story of the trials and tribulations of Marley and his owner. After listening, we were ready to go get our own "marley" :)

Need better narrator

Story was great really loved it but the voice of the author was a little mechanical and robotic. Also the bit about the trip to Shanksville Pennsylvania and September 2003 really didn't and anything to the story

Umm.

What did you love best about Marley and Me?

every once in awhile it would skip a big chunck of the story like it didn't say what was in the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Marley, Hes a dog and i love dogs

Did John Grogan do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

not really, he skipped stuff

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The same as the book

Any additional comments?

Hi

Safe for car trips

Everyday stories of life with a dog. The narrators voice was distracting, the descriptions were great. There was an annoying musical interlude at random intervals. Would recommend for car trips where a “g” rated storyline is essential.

Bravo! Highly recommended!

A wonderful story for any pet lover. A great book for a long car ride. Enjoyable for the whole family.

Entertaining and moving

A wonderful, lighthearted listen about a goofy, highly active Labrador and the trevails of his owners. Suitable for family listening and many parts are quite funny.

Great Book

This book is a roller coaster, first you laugh then you cry, then laugh again then cry again.

lovely story, terrible reader

the story was sweet and enjoyable for anyone who loves dogs. however, the recording was pretty irritating. the author reads rather slowly, like he's addressing an elementary school classroom. if you can get past him, it's a fun, sweet book.

SO GREAT

Really a wonderful story. I laughed and cried (lucky for me I have a long commute and the sad part was at the beginning so I was able to compose myself before work!) I am a dog person so I really connected with the author's story, but I think that anybody would enjoy the story. The author narrates which gives it a more personal approach. I loved it!!!