A Dog's Purpose

De: W. Bruce Cameron

Narrado por: William Dufris

A Dog's Purpose - the number one New York Times best seller and major motion picture - is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series.

Based on the beloved best-selling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog's Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

The family film told from the dog's perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog's Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV's Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky.

Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.

Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today best-selling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose.

A Dog's Purpose Series

#1 A Dog's Purpose

#2 A Dog's Journey

#3 A Dog's Promise

Books for Young Readers

Ellie's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale

Bailey's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale

Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale

Max's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale

Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale

Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel

The Rudy McCann Series

The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man

Repo Madness

Other Novels

A Dog's Way Home

The Dog Master

The Dogs of Christmas

Emory's Gift

An Audible for Dogs Pick: Make your dog's day. Cesar Millan shares how audiobooks can make dogs happier and calmer. Learn more.©2010 W. Bruce Cameron (P)2017 Macmillan Audio

A Good Dog? The BEST Dog!!!

Anything with animals, I looove! That said, the start of "A Dog's Purpose" had me thinking I was going to be knocking off stars from my rating. After all, the writing is rather simple and, at first, I found the narration to be rather hammy.
How surprised and delighted I was, then, to find wonderful characterizations of several "purposes" and intricate weaving of plots that rounded out into a totally fabulous story that had me with a lump in my throat (SEVERAL times), and tears running down my face (which I hastily rubbed away before people around me could notice).
The only, only, ONLY reservation I have about the book is that it specifically states things in words that don't need to be stated because they're oh so felt in the heart, with tenderness, with warmth, with grief and, mostly, with the purest love imaginable.
William Dufris does a truly excellent job with his "dog(s)" voice/s and with the many special people in Toby/Bailey/Ellie/Buddy's life. I had a terrific, cover-to-cover time with this book. Made me ache, made me smile, made me think of all the amazing animals that have entered and left my life.

Emotional trip through dogdom

You must love animals, especially dogs, to really appreciate this book. The authors premise is dog reincarnation with the dog retaining awareness of previous lives. It was difficult to get through the first few chapters which lays out the plight of homeless dogs, dog hoarding and animal cruelty. I almost scrapped the book, but hung in to learn 'a dogs purpose' and continuing the book was a worthwhile, though tear provoking journey. Fred Gipson who wrote Old Yeller would be proud that his legacy continues.

I appreciated Cameron's ability to portray the experiences of life with humans through a dogs point of view. Well done. William Dufris' performance was/is perfection. He was able to balance emotional scenes with nonchalant humor. Great voice.

Endorse 100%

This is the best book I've ever read. A must read for all animal lovers!

The most beautiful ever

I recently loss my little dog. She was 15 yo., so this book came to me recommended and it has completely changed my life

Best book I've listened to in a long, long time

Loved this book! The narrator was spectacular. All dog lovers and those who don't understand their furry friends must read this book! I laughed, I cried and I did not want it to end. Will listen again and again.

Wonderful! It made me laugh, it made me cry.

Missed the movie, but have a 50 mile one. way commute. Listening to this made my drive a joy. Thank you!

a feel good touching book

This is a book for humans who love dogs. There is so much to feel good and cry about in this book.

Lots of parallels with life as we know it.

We loved listening to the audio book in our daily swings on the back porch. .

Great book

If you love dogs, this book is for you. It starts off a little slow, but each time the dog is reincarnated, the story gets a little more interesting. By the end, you can't put it down, and if you are like me, have gone through a lot of tissues. Very good story, but don't read for a while if you have recently lost a fur baby. I lost my dog of 15 years three weeks before reading this and it brought up so many feelings. Wait a couple of months if you have has a recent loss, or you will just be a big puddle of tears.

The narrator was excellent. He sounded just like I imagined a dog would sound. Really brought the dog to life.

Always and forever a great relisten ...

...that will always and always bring all of "my" pets to mind and to life,