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A Dog's Life Paperback – May 28, 1996

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Once upon a time in Provence, Peter Mayle adopted a dog of uncertain origins and dubious hunting skills and gave him a name—Boy. Now he gives this canny canine a voice in an irresistible “memoir” that proves that the best vantage point for observing life may well be on all fours.

As Boy recounts his progress from an overcrowded maternal bosom to unchallenged mastery of the Mayle household, he tells us why dogs are drawn to humans (“our most convenient support system”) and chickens (“that happy combination of sport and nourishment”). We share in his amorous dalliances, his run-ins with French plumbers and cats, and in the tidbits (both conversational and edible) of his owners’ dinner parties. Enhanced by fifty-nine splendidly whimsical drawings by Edward Koren, A Dog’s Life gives us all the delights we expect from any book by Peter Mayle—pedigree prose, biting wit, and a keen nose for the fragrance of civilization—together with the insouciant wisdom of which only a dog (and probably only Peter Mayle’s dog) is capable.
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  6. ISBN-10
    0679762671
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Mayle's novel purports to be a confessional autobiography-of the author's dog, Boy.
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The bestsellling author of A Year in Provence and Hotel Pastis now surveys his territory from a differnt vantage point: the all-fours perspective of his dog, Boy--"a dog whose personality is made up of equal parts Boswell and Dr. Johnson, Mencken and A. A. Milne" (Chicago Sun-Times). Enhanced by 59 splendidly whimsical drawings by Edward Koren.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Reprint edition (May 28, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0679762671
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0679762676
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.6 x 7.92 inches
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    Peter Mayle is the author of sixteen books. A recipient of the Légion d'Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he lived in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for more than twenty-five years. He died in January 2018.

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For the dog lover, this a very good book that has been around for a long time. My elderly loaned me her book to read. She lost track of who she last loaned it to, so I ordered her a new copy plus one for me. Very entertaining!
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Granny Momo
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great hearty Giggle
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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I loved this book it was a joy. Such a fun read peppered with much dog wisdom. Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Maybe not what is written in the book but fun to imagine it might be so.
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Louise D. Somes
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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I adore this book and immediately upon finishing reading, I ordered another copy for a friend.
Told from the dog’s point of view, this book is not only laugh out loud funny, it is utterly charming. The language is typical Peter Mayle, which is thoroughly witty and poignant.
I can’t recommend this story high enough!
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ReadsALot
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to Read for Any Dog Lover
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2011
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This rating is based on what this book is -- not as compared to all books written over the course of history.

It's a quirky, tongue-in-cheek little book about daily life from a dog's point of view. Having read a number of Mayle's books with varying degrees of enthusiasm for each, this one is refreshing and different. Mayle also pokes fun at the dog owners as well. The book dragged a bit in places but also had some truly laugh-out-loud segments. It a word, it was "delightful"!

Recommended for all dog lovers with a solid sense of humor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing skills
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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The book is fun and witty!
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cyndice
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, light reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
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I love "A Year in Provence". I didn't know if I would like this book. I wanted to buy it for a relative who is a dog lover, but I didn't know if it would have obscene parts, so I read a library copy. At first it seemed a little childish(?). But by the second chapter I'd grown to like "Boy" and kept reading, enjoying the story. I bought the book for my relative. As I said in the title: light reading, and pleasantly enjoyable, especially if you enjoy a French setting.
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ReTired
3.0 out of 5 stars I have been reading Mayle from the start. This ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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I have been reading Mayle from the start. This is light reading. If you are a fan, add it to you list!
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Sammi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book But Ordered New and Got USED Copy
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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I love this book so much that I ordered a copy for a gift. It’s a funny, sweet view of life in Provence from a dog’s point of view. HOWEVER, the copy I received is USED. Someone’s name is written on the front cover.
PLEASE correct your description if you are selling returned books as new.
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R. Zablocki
4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny, but ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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It is a funny life story from a dog's point of view. Overall I like it. One thing I would complain is that too much French; plus, I feel like you need to have an English major or at least had high score in verbal part of GRE test to thoroughly understand everything in the book. Unfortunately, I had neither. English is my second language and I had difficult time understanding some parts, even with a dictionary in hand.
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Claire de la Plante
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a great book
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
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I’ve read it before but like to keep it in my bookcase
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Zanuttin Dila
5.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
Reviewed in Italy on January 14, 2023
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Lo usiamo ad un corso di inglese, non è semplice da capire, per chi non conosce bene la lingua, ma è veramente divertente
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Päivi Törmä
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2017
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I love this book. I first bought it in Finnish, but then also wanted to read it in English. I've read the chicken episode about ten times, because it's so crazy! I laughed so much that I almost dropped down from my sofa. The dog, Boy, is exactly like my dachshund, who thinks he is the greatest thing on four legs since Ginger Roberts and Fred Astaire - I can only count my blessings for rescuing him from the five-star kennel where he was born. :) I have read all Peter Mayles' travelogues, too. Bought them hard-cover, which was a wise choice because my dogs took a sudden liking to reading about life in France; probably smelling the frying chicken... Well, they are as intelligent as Boy: if they were to choose between Proust and McDonalds, I'm pretty sure which way they would turn. They like eating much more than reading. They hate bathing, but rolling in mud is really something enjoyable. So, I know what Peter Mayle is talking about: he has captured
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Graham Likeness
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2022
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A great story for fans of A Year in Provence and all dog owners!
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Jady Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Mayle
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2013
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That poor dog - but what a wonderfuly inciteful critter - I am passing it on to a dog-loving friend of mine - she never married and all her children have been dogs. However, I don't think this book matches up to Peter Mayle's 'Year in Provence' series. He's doing well getting by on his well-known name I think.
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