Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 636.73 EAN: 9780761119371 ISBN: 076111937X Label: Workman Publishing Company Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 248 Publication Date: 2000-09-11 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Studio: Workman Publishing Company
It was love at first sight. Amid the frenzied barking and prancing of a house full of Great Danes, one pup was shivering in the corner. Gracie. But when Dan Dye reached her, she struggled to her feet like a clumsy foal, raised her forehead to his, and announced, as clearly as if she had actually spoken the words, You know I'm the one. No get me outta here!
By turns funny, moving, tender, and inspiring, Gracie's tale is a treat for every dog lover. There is Gracie's first morning, racing around Dan in the snowy yard. Gracie's first determination to prove to her step-sisters, Dottie the Dalmation and Sarah the Black Lab, that she's one of the girls. Gracie's defiant romance with a pint-size charmer named Byron, a Boston Terrier from the wrong side of the fence.
Then born of necessity, the eureka moment: When Gracie's delicate constitution starts turning into anorexia, Dan teaches himself how to cook, and in three days is baking her the cookies that will spur her appetite, launch Three Dog Bakery, and transform their lives forever.
Courage. Compassion. Kindness. Soul. Tenacity. And joy, above all, joy. These qualities Gracie possessed in abundance, and shared with everyone, human or canine, who had the good fortune to cross her path.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Gracie was amazing! Comment: I asked for this book as a Christmas present based on a recommendation from a friend. It was well written and very entertaining from the start. I could not put it down and read it through in 2 sittings. You will not regret getting this book and even though the ending is sad the joy of getting to know Gracie is well worth the tears. Customer Rating: Summary: touching story about the joy a dog can bring Comment: This book was a touching story full of ups and downs that I thoroughly enjoyed. If you want a quick, fun book to enjoy read this one. So many people do not appreciate the joy that a dog can bring, but this book tells it all. Customer Rating: Summary: Wonderful Comment: Being a huge animal lover this story hit the spot! A truly wonderful read. May smiles and many tears. What more could you want from a story. Having had two danes of my own I could relate to the antics of this group. Great, great book. Customer Rating: Summary: Amazing Gracie, A Dog's Tale, An "Amazing" Story Comment: Looking for a great holiday gift for the animal lovers on your list? This is it! I have purchased this book for many people and get a double delight in knowing that the royalties go directly to helping abused and neglected animals. I am now reading it for the 7th time; LOVE IT! It is a wonderfully, soulfully written book! I highly recommended it to anyone who has ever cherished with all their heart a beloved pet. The story reminds us of how connected everything in the world is to everything else. Gracie was a precious gift to all of us and her memory lives on! The only thing I regret is that I am limited to only a five star rating - it deserves a 10! Thank you Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff! Amazing Story! Customer Rating: Summary: Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale Comment: Beautifully written book on an amazing dog! Any dog-lover would love it, I'm sure.
