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Even Dogs Learn How to Swim

Written by: Gene Wilder
Narrated by: Gene Wilder, Joie Lee
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Gene Wilder's audiobook is the story of Lonny Serkin, a boy dealing with the curves life throws at him. With just his father and then the love of a new mother to guide him, he does his best to navigate the twin countries of humor and tragedy that he must travel through. Even Dogs Learn How to Swim is a story of growing up, deciding to move forward when all seems lost, and appreciating love when and where you find it.

Narrated by the author with a special appearance by Joie Lee.

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This was maybe only the third book to make me cry as an adult. The first was "A Prayer For Owen Meany" by John Irving, and I don't think I'd be wrong in comparing the two as writers. Sure, Gene Wilder verges on being a little too sentimental, but the way he fleshes out the characters reminds me a lot of Irving, not to mention his quirky and often bittersweet humour. I laughed out loud many times. There is an endearing wholesomeness to this book (despite a little adult content) and the only criticism I have is that there are a small handful of anachronisms: details that just didn't jibe with the times in which the story was set. But the book was a treat, and listening to Gene Wilder's narration in particular was incredibly enjoyable. He was such a good actor, and what he could do with his voice — accents, emphasis, and cadence — is echoed in his ability as a writer. Miss you, Gene.

This comic tragedy had me cry laugh out loud

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Gene wilder did it again! great book a re-reader for sure lots of emotion

A eloquently written masterpiece

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