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Walking in Circles Before Lying Down
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Renée Raudman
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Dawn's only source of security and comfort, it seems, is Chuck, a pit-bull mix from the pound. So, when her boyfriend announces that he's leaving her for another woman, a despairing Dawn turns to Chuck for solace. "I should have said something sooner," Chuck confides, as he tries to console her. "Couldn't you smell her on his pants?"
Dawn is stunned. It's one thing to talk to your pets, but what do you do when they start talking back? It's not just Chuck, either; she can hear all dogs - and man's best friend has a lot to say.
The ever-enthusiastic Chuck offers his tried-and-true advice on the merits of knocking over garbage and strewing it everywhere, auxiliary competitive peeing etiquette, and the curative powers of tossing a ball. Doubtful of her own sanity, Dawn considers that, in the ways of life and love, it might be better to trust Chuck's doggie instincts instead of her own.
What the critics say
"Markoe deftly weaves doggie instinct into an insightful tale that's bound to make you laugh out loud." ( People)
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- L. Tenukas
- 2013-04-27
I loved this book!
First of all, I rarely read fiction. I have more of a self help, history, and sociology kind of library. But my cousin talked me into this listen and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story revolves around a woman who finds out that she can talk to dogs after a breakup with an unfaithful boyfriend (the dog says "You didn't know? Couldn't you smell her on his pants?") Add to that, a ditzy mother, a spacey sister, and an assortment of unsuitable love interests, and you've got a book that kept me smiling as I was tooling down the highway. It's really well written and the narrator had enough of a repertoire of voices to keep all characters clear in your mind's eye. I can't wait to read/listen to more of this author's books.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Steven
- 2009-08-01
Doesn't Quite Carry it Off
It's not that the book is horrible, but it just doesn't carry out the promise in the title or blurb. There are some good moments of humor as well as pathos and crisis, but it's mediocre fare.
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- Joyce
- 2016-01-10
Perfect!!!!
Laugh out loud funny for anyone who loves dogs. Started calling my dog Chuck! Merrill Markoe can obviously read puppy minds! I highly recommend. Have suggested this book to many and I have yet to get anything but an enthusiastic two thumbs up
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- Judy Sudweeksriker
- 2013-04-09
You gotta love a dog named Chuck
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Walking in circles before lying down is a great book, but as usual I enjoyed reading the book more then listening to it. But non the less I love Merrill Markoe her storying telling.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Chuck of course
What does Renée Raudman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
No, I wasn't as crazy about her voice in my head as my own.
Was Walking in Circles Before Lying Down worth the listening time?
Oh yes, definitely
Any additional comments?
Merrill needs more and more books from the dogs point of view.
getting ready to listen to and then read Nose down, Eyes Up.
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- Leigh
- 2013-03-23
Life is incomplete without a dog by your side...
I purchased this after I read the the book. And.....I enjoyed it so much more! It is the kind of story that stirs up every emotion we have inside- joy, anger, sadness, excitement, humor, contentment, etc.... It is full of witty dialogue, heart-wrenching decisions, and life lessons....given to us honestly and simply by man's best friend, a dog.
This is a must-have for my fellow dog lovers who believe that life isn't complete without a faithful canine by your side!
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Karen
- 2009-07-26
Catchy title, bad book...
The title led me to believe it would be humorous, but it was not that great of a book. The story was mundane, weak women, stupid men. They through a dog into it for a better plot, but that didn't work well. I finished it just because I hate leaving things undone, but I am sorry I wasted a credit.
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- BeagleMom
- 2023-02-06
Didn’t want it to end!
A sweet, sometimes very funny book. Well written,,we’ll narrated also. One of those feel good books!
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- Dru Dunson
- 2023-01-02
Dog lover
Loved it!! Loved Chucks dialog and was very proud of Dawn standing up for herself.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-17
Loved it!!
Author has a great imagination. Loved the story. I thought the narrator made Chuck sound similar to Bart Simpson and that was great as it made him sound like such a fun and funny dog with a lot of sense.
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- Krystene
- 2021-12-17
A favorite of mine!
I've always loved this book. I read it right after it was published years ago after stumbling upon it by accident. The title drew me in and once I read the back I knew it would be an amazing read. Markoe did not disappoint! This story will forever be one of my very favorite moons my entire life. I'm so glad I got to hear it again!
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