Pure Joy

The Dogs We Love

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: Renée Raudman

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Here from #1 New York Times best-selling author Danielle Steel is a charming love letter to the pet dogs that have enriched her life.

In this funny, lovely, moving memoir, Danielle Steel tells the story of how she met a dog the size of a mouse with a personality that could light up an entire room. From Minnie's arrival at home in San Francisco to clothes-shopping jaunts in Paris, her adventures provide the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt look at the magic that dogs bring to our lives and how they become part of the family.

We meet Steel's childhood pug, James; and Elmer, the basset hound who was steadfastly at her side in her struggling days as a young writer. We also meet Sweet Pea—unveiled in a Tiffany box for a dog-loving husband—and all those lucky dogs who shared a household of nine children, other canines, and one potbellied pig. As Steel reflects on the beloved pets who have brought joy—and sometimes chaos—to her home through the years, she also shares her thoughts on the trials and tribulations of bringing a new dog into a household, the challenges of housebreaking and compatibility, and the losses we feel forever.

Filled with colorful characters (human and otherwise), delightful photographs, practical wisdom drawn from long experience, and brimming with warmth and insight, Pure Joy is a love letter to this special relationship—and one of the most charming books yet from the incomparable Danielle Steel.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2013 Danielle Steel (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Beautiful

I really enjoyed this story about a woman and a Chihuahua it was great. Can't wait for the next story.

Something different from Danielle Steel.

Excellent read for all dog lovers! A tribute to our canine companions. Witty and funny.

A Different

I didn't expect this book to be solely about dogs, but it was. It was informative but different

The most wonderful book ever!

I loved this story so much on so many levels. I love animals & a story about dogs is delightful to me. The narrator was exactly perfectly right for this content with her warm voice that made it seem like the story was hers her life her experiences. I loved every single minute of it and would recommend it to everyone! Beautifully written and narrated٫ it was perfectly perfect!

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs

If you love dogs or just like dogs you are going to enjoy this book. The life of living with so many different breeds of dogs and their companionships.

Loved listening

This was my first book on audible and I am so happy with it that I will continue to listen to audible books thank you.

A Sweet Memoir

I found Danielle Steel's Pure Joy: The Dogs We Love to be a sweet, informative, and fun little story. The author talks about everything from how she acquired her pups, some helpful tips on training, with lots of information about the particular breeds she favors.

The anecdotes are interesting, and the narrator, Renée Raudman, does a fine job with it.

a relaxing read

the narrator's voice was soothing. I appreciated Danielle Steel's excellent writing. There wasn't much of a story to this, just thoughts on various dogs and family.

Joy

Good stories about the many dogs she had. Although it was hard when she had a very s as d experience and I had just gone through that too. Very shocked the situation happened but she went through it too and I wasn't alone.

Gem of a short listen

This was an absolute JOY to listen to. I truly enjoyed this short listen. I chuckled and laughed.. and at times felt like crying.

Immediately called my daughter and told her she MUST listen to this book. Thank you as I love my three dogs and they are indeed family!