Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

After Marley dies, John Grogen (a newspaper columnist) states "I wanted to write a farewell column to Marley, but I was afraid that all of my emotion would pour out in a gushy, maudlin piece of self-indulgence that would only humiliate me". So instead he decides to dedicate a whole book to it? This is not a book about Marley or the trials, tribulations and benefits of dog ownership, it is Grogen's autobiography for the 13 years he happened to own a dog.

It is not insightful, it is painful. I know far more than I care to about the Grogan family. I really don't care that you waited in the car while Jenny bought the home pregnancy kit because "there are some things guys just aren't meant to shop for". Grow up!

I have never been so let down by a book. I expected a story that made me consider how pet ownership might give me a new outlook on everyday problems. I got a story about about a very average man's life.

The only thing worse than reading this, is listening to Grogen's whiney, pitchy voice.

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" :)

The story is great. Like everyone else says, if you are a dog lover, you can't miss this one. I'm not sure how the "behind the scenes" thing works for picking the right narrator, but it can literally make or break a book. Had the actual writing not been so enjoyable, I would never have made it through. What a poor idea it was for the author to narrate his own book. The only 2 books that (for me) were an exception to that were Eat Pray Love and The Kite Runner.

I would have enjoyed this book much more if I had read it instead of listening to it.

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.

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).

Have a new dog, so this is TOO real !
Funny.
Book and movie both have their merits.
Movie focused too much on the latter years of Marley's life, in my opinion.
Listening to the AUDIBLE book was difficult ... this is the only book that I have "listened" to that I would rather have read (or seen the movie).

I love this book! I laughed deeply; I cried deeply. Anyone who has raised a puppy to adulthood will appreciate this book. The only negative is the narrator.

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!!!

What a great story. Anyone who owns or has ever owned a dog will totally relate. Had to wait to listen to the last part because I knew I would cry and I was on my way to a meeting and didn't want smeared makeup all over my face.

Unfortunately, I wish I read it instead of listened to it. Grogan is a good author, but a lousy narrator. It was difficult to listen to at times. Considering it was the Grogan's own story, he read with a suprising lack of authentic emotion.

The story itself was fine. Funny and sad. As a dog owner/lover I could relate to much of it. However, the author was perhaps not the best suited to read his own story. His voice nasaly and with a heavy mid-weastern accent, his narrating lacking any emotion, it was a bit of a struggle to listen through to the end. I would recommend the actual book for sure, but not so much the audio. Definitely listen to the sample before you buy.