The Dog Who Danced

By: Susan Wilson

Narrated by: Fred Berman, Christina Delaine

Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

"Multiple hankies, dog lovers…this is an emotional read." –Library Journal

If there's been a theme in Justine Meade's life, it's loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her grey and black Sheltie – that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.

Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, they're living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in.

Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dog's instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether it's as Justine's partner, or just the ebb and flow of a family's rhythms, it's as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together.

Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong?

©2012 Susan Wilson (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“If you are a dog lover looking for a good read, you should definitely pick up a copy...this is a heartfelt story.” —Phillyburg.com

“A superior entry in the growing genre of canine-centric fiction.” —Booklist

“A heartwarming tale.” —Publishers Weekly

loved it

loved it, awesome readers and a beautiful story. highly recommended for dog lovers and not

Touching story!

I have had shelties for over 13 years myself so this book grabbed me before even starting the book. Very sweet story of how a dogs love can change a person for the better. Dogs truly are the one animal that loves you more than it loves itself. This dog brought out so many amazing things from the characters in the book. Highly recommend to anyone who loves dogs.

Couldn't stop listening!

Very well written and narrated. At times the story brought tears to my eyes. I have enjoyed other books by this author.

Not in the same class as One Good Dog.

Would you try another book from Susan Wilson and/or Fred Berman and Christina Delaine ?

I might try another book from the author, because I loved One Good Dog, but not based on this book. Fred Berman's narration is not too bad, but Christina Delaine performance grated on me, like finger nails on a blackboard.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

While this book is not terrible its not in the same class as One Good Dog. I am not sure this story could be saved, I think the plot is rather weak.

What aspect of Fred Berman and Christina Delaine ’s performance would you have changed?

Christina Delaine voicing of Justine.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No.

Great for dog lovers!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! The dog's view is very realistic.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dog Who Danced?

Most memorable moment: listen to it and find out for yourself :-)

Have you listened to any of Fred Berman and Christina Delaine ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, if I had the time!

Slow start, keep listening it gets better & better

You will love your own dog more after listening to this great story.. ! !

Dogs have feelings too

Where does The Dog Who Danced rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top of the list.

What did you like best about this story?

The story being told through the eyes of the the different characters. The dog included.

Which character – as performed by Fred Berman and Christina Delaine – was your favorite?

Buddy the dog. Dogs do think and feel.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me both laugh and cry. It was sad that the jounrey took it's time coming to an end. But happy when the little things happened that made it all worth while.

Any additional comments?

I could relate to the experience of losing a beloved pet. I lost a dog once, 'Doc'. I never did find him. This book made me think about the possibility of a whole new live he may have lived. Perhaps he made somebody's life happy.

If you love dogs--

I almost couldn't listen to this because it started out very depressing, but it was worth persevering through the hard parts. The writing is excellent with well-developed characters, and an interesting story, but the best part is the dog--of course! I can't recommend this enough!!!

New Favorite

What made the experience of listening to The Dog Who Danced the most enjoyable?

I've been waiting for a new Susan Wilson ...she weaves our relationships with pets into her characters flawlessly. You find yourself holding your breath waiting for the dog to work his magic.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters are real people with real problems

Which scene was your favorite?

When Mac begins his journey.

If you could rename The Dog Who Danced, what would you call it?

I wouldn't change a thing

Any additional comments?

Now I have to sit... stay until her next book!

A must have for my fellow canine lovers!

What a fantastic story- this is the type of story and performance that I can never get enough of.... I laughed, I cried, I smiled.... I thanked the stars above for my own amazing/precious/priceless "good" dog!!!