Book description
For the Love of Dog: How Dogs Think and the Unbreakable Bond That Connects Us
Maggie Marton
Maggie Marton's memoir is a gentle, sweeping love letter to our four-legged companions. She weaves her own life with three dogs-Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper-into a grand narrative that stretches back twenty thousand years of evolution. The result is a book that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
From the very first page Marton invites us into her kitchen, where the scent of fresh dog food mingles with the hum of morning radio. Her anecdotes about the dogs' mischief are instantly relatable: Emmett's stubborn chewing, Lucas's uncanny ability to find the best napping spots, Cooper's earnest attempts at heroism in a world that is mostly human. These stories are not just funny; they illuminate how each dog's personality echoes traits we've inherited from our wild ancestors.
What makes this memoir stand out is Marton's seamless blend of science and sentiment. She explains how wolves evolved into the "pudgy couch-surfers" we know today, yet retains their instinctive bond with humans. Her discussion of genetics feels like a breath of fresh air-she avoids jargon while still making complex ideas accessible. The reader learns that the very traits that made wolves successful hunters also forged an unbreakable partnership with early humans.
The heart of the book lies in Marton's reflection on what makes the human-dog relationship unique. She argues, convincingly, that it is our shared understanding-an almost telepathic empathy-that sets dogs apart from other pets. The memoir does not merely celebrate this bond; it invites us to cherish it, to see each dog as a living piece of history and as a friend who can walk us home.
Stylistically, Marton's prose is warm and witty. She uses simple, conversational language that feels like speaking with an old friend. Her humor balances the more profound moments, keeping the tone light even when discussing evolutionary biology or personal loss. The book reads almost like a series of letters, each chapter ending on a note of hope or gratitude.
For anyone who loves dogs-or simply appreciates the way animals enrich our lives-this memoir is a must-read. It reminds us that our bond with dogs is ancient and unbreakable, rooted in both biology and love. As Ram Dass beautifully put it, "We are all just walking each other home." Marton's book offers proof that those walks are worth every step.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience