London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency
A Memoir
$42.81
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2022
Summary
“Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type).” – BookPage
The irresistibly charming memoir of a young woman who started her own business as a dog walker for London’s busy, well-heeled dog lovers. A true love letter to London, dogs, and growing up.
Aside from the odd biter or growler…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780063059795 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0063059797 |
| Author: | Kate Macdougall |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 132mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
“With gentle humor, this charming coming-of-age story captures the ups and downs of a young woman defining life on her own terms…warmly uplifting and wise.”
“This is a glorious treasure of book starring a cornucopia of canines and their hapless humans. It tickles the funnybone and tugs at the heartstrings. Hugely entertaining.” - Ruth Hogan, author of the bestseller The Keeper of Lost Things
“It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me long for a dog! Incredibly moving, very funny and wonderfully wise, this is a brilliant debut memoir and a beacon of hope when we need it most. I shall be recommending it to everyone I know, dog-loving or otherwise.” - Annie Lyons, author of the bestseller The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett
“A joy from start to finish. I loved it.” - Stacey Halls, author of The Familiars
“Readers will be delighted… This entertaining and lighthearted look at the life of a woman who took control of her own future is a perfect nonfiction crossover for fans of British chick lit like that of Sophie Kinsella.” - Booklist (starred review)
“MacDougall’s fun, brisk storytelling and cleverly rendered details largely focus on growing, improving upon and sustaining her business. However, philosophical undercurrents profoundly define how work–and canine companionship–can enrich the soul and spirit, ultimately giving shape and form to living a more meaningful existence.” - Shelf Awareness
” Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. If MacDougall is as skilled with dogs as she is with a pen, it’s no wonder her agency became number one. London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type). “ - BookPage
“With gentle humor, this charming coming-of-age story captures the ups and downs of a young woman defining life on her own terms…warmly uplifting and wise.” - Kirkus Reviews
“A really lovely book for dog lovers.” - #1 international bestselling author Jilly Cooper
Kate Macdougall
Kate MacDougall is a writer and journalist who now lives in rural Oxfordshire with her family. She writes features for publications including Country Life, the Telegraph, Horse & Hound, Homes & Antiques whilst also wrangling three small children and two disobedient dogs.
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