Woodrow on the Bench

Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog

De: Jenna Blum

Narrado por: Ann Marie Gideon

“When I say Jenna Blum’s upcoming Woodrow on the Bench wrecked me and that I’m now sobbing eating all the chocolate, I mean it in the best way possible.” (Jodi Picoult)

"Jenna Blum's wonderful moving memoir, is a 'girl and her dog' story for the ages!” (Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain)

The New York Times and internationally best-selling author of Those Who Save Us pays tribute to her beloved black Lab, Woodrow, in this beautiful memoir that recalls the last six months of his life and the ways in which he taught her to live.

“For anyone who’s ever loved an old dog.”

Since she adopted him as a puppy 15 years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. Known to many as “the George Clooney of dogs” for his good looks and charm, Woodrow and his “Mommoo” are fixtures in their Boston neighborhood.

But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his extraordinary relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog parent, but it is Woodrow, with his amazing personality and trusting nature, who has much to teach her. A divorcée who has experienced her share of sadness and loss, Jenna discovers, over the months she spends caring for her ailing dog, what it is to be present in the moment, and what it truly means to love.

Aided by an amazing group of friends and buoyed by the support of strangers, Jenna and Woodrow navigate these precious final days together with kindness, humor, and grace. Their unforgettable love story will reaffirm your belief in kindness, break your heart, and leave your spirit soaring.

©2021 Jenna Blum (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Kindness and real

Loved that it was from the Heart and it was real to life. Things people are afraid to say about death and feeling

Beautiful memoir

I currently have an aging dog and wasn’t sure I could finish this but I did and it was wonderful. This book was full of emotion that any pup
owner can relate to. It was a beautiful story

A Heartbreaking summation of pure love.

There is no purer love than one between human and their pet. Dog lovers will adore these pages and be able to so personally identify with the authors grief. Dogs are not just pets. They devote their entire being to those of us lucky enough to have had that bond. Love in its purest form comes to us wrapped in dog fur.

Love. Her absolute love for her boy.

Was a beautiful story of love, life as and grief. A reminder of the special nature of a relationship with a beloved dog.

Grief and Loss

I just lost my 13 1/2 year old female Goldendoodle, Susie. This book resonated on so many levels. It’s so hard to lose them, but it’s even harder to have to be the one to make the decision about the right time. Great stories and memories of Woodrow. Everyone can find something to relate to. If you’ve ever known or loved a Lab, you’ll love it.