A Big Little Life

A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie

De: Dean Koontz

Narrado por: Christopher Lane

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)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"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)

A True Love Story

What made the experience of listening to A Big Little Life the most enjoyable?

An extraordinary story of love and redemption for both a dog and her owners. Koontz tells how his bond with Trixie, a former assistance dog, teaches him to see the world as a dog does and in doing so, comes to understand the beauty and wonder of life all over again.

What other book might you compare A Big Little Life to and why?

Romeo & Juliet- another love story for the ages!

What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?

Wonderful job. Conveyed just the right emotion at the right times and made me feel like it was only Dean Koontz telling this very personal memoir.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Of course, the end when Trixie must leave her family. So painful for any pet owner who has walked in those shoes and dreaded the moments that all pet owners must endure at the end of their cherished pet's life.

Any additional comments?

This book was a wonderful surprise- part memoir, part philosophical musings and part boy meets dog, boy falls in love with dog story. Koontz reveals the beauty and purity of a dogs's soul and makes the reader thankful and humble to share in that discovery.

If you love dogs, read this book!!!!

Where does A Big Little Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

Who was your favorite character and why?

Trixie of course

What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?

How he could bring out the feelings of the characters

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

Absolutely!!!

Any additional comments?

I laughed out loud. I sobbed for the loss. I will recommend this book to everyone I know.

Exceptional

I'm a cat person but anyone would love this story. A loving story, well told.

A Heartwarming Story

Rather than bore you with my dog’s story let’s just say this was well written and received. What a wonderful dog Trixie must have been. All the memories.

Wow!

Dean Koontz is funny, sarcastic and has such a way with words! I loved this book. It was the first D. Koontz book I’ve read, but it won’t be the last.