A Letter to My Dog: Personal Notes from Humans to Their Pups

A Letter to My Dog: Personal Notes from Humans to Their Pups

by RobinLayton (Author)

Synopsis

Dogs know how to talk to us; they do it all the time. A pair of raised ears or a wagging tail can speak volumes to those in the know. In this heartfelt ode to the furriest of family members, dog lovers get the chance to say something back, sharing personal letters, penned to their companions. With gorgeous accompanying photographs by Robin Layton, this collection of letters and portraits features a wide range of dogs and their owners, including everyday people with remarkable stories as well as celebrities like Hilary Duff, Tony Bennett and Oprah Winfery alongside their pooches. Throughout, these tales of perseverance, love and loyalty celebrates the deep and devoted friendships that humans share with their pups.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 180
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 01 Oct 2012

ISBN 10: 1452114420
ISBN 13: 9781452114422
Book Overview: Inspiring and heartwarming, these real letters from real people to the dogs who changed their lives, remind dog lovers of what they love most about their furry friends.; Many contributors initially posted the Letters on the To My Dog website, which has a growing following and receives hundreds of submitted letters.; Inspiring dog lovers to reflect on their own personal relationship with their pets. Dog owners will be able to catch glimpses of their own pups in these letters and portraits.

Media Reviews
a CRAZZZY good read! We know what's going to be on our Christmas list!
-TeddyHilton
This is a real must-have for your dog-lover friends
Columnist Liz Smith
Sweet, poignant, heartfelt--the love songs to the dogs are perfectly complemented by Layton's tender photographs.
-Shelf Awareness
A Letter to My Dog: Notes to Our Best Friends features letters written by everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Tony Bennett to Willow Smith. Their stories celebrate belly rubs, endless games of fetch, fuzzy ears and waggy tails, and most of all-unconditional love. Complete with stunning photography by Robin Layton, A Letter to My Dog is the perfect book for anyone who considers their dog a part of their family. So cuddle up on the couch with your pooch, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and dive in to this unique and beautiful book.
Tails Magazine
Author Bio
Robin Layton is a highly respected photojournalist with numerous noted photographs and awards to her name. At age 24, she was honoured by Life magazine and her work has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Kimi Culp is an experience producer and story developer who has conceived and produced hundreds of stories for television around the world.