by Belinda Jones (Author), Belinda Jones (Author)
For the fans of Eat, Pray, Love and Marley & Me, a heartwarming story of a 2,000-mile road trip taken by a woman and her dog.
Bodie, mystery mix rescue pup, is on death row in a Los Angeles dog shelter, having been abandoned by his owner. Belinda, a heartbroken woman, is in a heap on the floor of her vintage apartment, having been dumped by the man of her dreams. Two lost souls ready to find a new life--together.
Belinda falls in love with Bodie the moment he plants his furry butt on her bare, flip-flopped foot. Soon, the two embark on a 2,000-mile West Coast road trip, taking in spectacular Big Sur, a pack run in the wilds of Oregon, afternoon tea at Doris Day's dog-loving hotel in Carmel, a fragrant encounter with the creator of Kennel No.5 furfume, and a bar stop in a small town near San Francisco where a dog was elected mayor and served for thirteen years . . .
On their soul-searching adventure, Belinda and Bodie cruise along California State Route 1, one of the most iconic highways in America, heading towards Portland, Oregon--repeatedly voted one of the most dog-friendly cities in America. Join Belinda and Bodie on this feelgood road trip, and you, too, will feel the wind in your hair and a wag in your tail!
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 21 Jun 2018
ISBN 10: 1510732934
ISBN 13: 9781510732933
There's something about Belinda Jones's writing that takes you away to whatever beautiful setting she's evoking and holds you there right until you reach the last page.
--Daily Express
Bodie on the Road is the perfect escapist read for any dog lover; pages of pleasure for anyone who's ever wanted to drop everything, pack up the car, grab the dog, and leave. . . . This is a travel guide with a difference: one with real heart.
--Dogs Monthly
Funny and feel-good, Bodie on the Road proves that a dog is a woman's best friend.
--Holly Martin, author of Summer at Rose Island
From a surprisingly poignant visit to the Snoopy museum to that dewy glass of ros in the Napa Valley, there are so many moments to savor on this delicious journey.
--Jan Moran, author of The Winemakers
A must-read for any dog lover, foodie, travel enthusiast, or woman feeling a little lost.
--Tishylou