Truly Amazing!! - Rated 
This book is simply amazing, I loved it from start to finish and there wasn't a dull moment through the whole of it. It doesn't matter if your a dog lover or not, this book is for everyone! I love books, but this is definatly one of the most memerable I have read in a LONG time. I have a dog of my own, but after reading this book I found that I spent more time with my dog that I used to, this book made me think about how loyal a dog can be. To sum it up an amazing book and well worth reading.
MARLEY AND ME - Rated
I Got this book because one of my rottweilers had to be put to sleep in Feb 08, I could not bring myself to read this book until may 08. I am so glad I read it, I couldnt see the words half the time for the tears but I ALSO LAUGHED alot, this is a fantastic book for anyone who has losted a pet it will help you relaise that you should be happy that you had the honour to have your pet in your life... one of the best books I have ever read.
fantastic, real, and emotional - Rated
this book is the best biography i've ever read, it took me 3 evenings to read, staying up until 4.30am i had gotten so hooked. I cried, I laughed, but i could recognise every step in the dogs i see every day, including my own. If you need that feel good feeling from a book read this. I don't usualy cry at books but this one had me sobbing on more tham one occasion, a well written book, that has made me think about the inevitebility of dog ownership, the time when you have to say goodbye, but not in a sad way, with a reflection on all the good times and all the fun we shared. Enjoy them whilst you can, even the naughtiness, as you will be able to look back on the shredded furniture with fondness when they are gone, and laugh.
An amazing read, about the love shared and given to an amazing dog - Rated
This book was fantastic and whether your a dog lover or not it is well worth reading. The hilarity of the story stands out immediately, but most of all it addresses the way life can come alive once you buy a dog. And how much they become a part of you. I totally agree that for the last 8 chapters you'll need the klennex!
I completed this book in 2 days, and couldn't put it down. I had a labrador retriever "april" so know exactly what they can be like.
4 1/2 Stars -- It Was An Honor Getting To Know You, Marley! - Rated 
Marley & Me is a well-written heartwarming and memorable story of a family and their neurotic but very lovable dog. I don't agree with the author, John Grogan, that Marley was the world's worst dog. While Marley was probably one of the most mischievous dogs, he was far from being a "bad dog." As a matter of fact, he was the type of friend that all people should hope to have -- undyingly loyal, treasuring every moment of attention you gave to him, enjoying every detail of his life no matter how trivial. Despite his neuroses, Marley taught his family (as well as the readers of Grogan's tribute to Marley) very valuable lessons about what really matters in life. As a writer, Grogan deserves all the credit and rewards he has received for reinforcing in his readers an important lesson about life and love, and for writing a book that is both heartwarming and ultimately heartbreaking. As an owner, Grogan was not a bad owner by any means; although he might not have been as deserving of the adulation given to him by his loving dog, Marley. Would an owner who proclaims himself to be as loving an owner and best friend as Grogan does try to justify not spending the couple of thousand dollars to give his best friend of thirteen years the surgery needed to try to save his life based on the decision that "it seemed obscene, almost immoral, to spend that kind of money on an old dog at the end of his life when there were unwanted dogs put down every day for lack of a home, and more important, children not getting proper medical attention for lack of financial resources"? What a cop out and warped rationalization! Grogan, who was a notable newspaper columnist at this point in Marley's life, was not offering to donate this money to people who were more in need than his old dog, Marley; he just didn't seem to want to spend it on his old friend. Without going into details, there are a few other instances that might make you question if Grogan was as deserving of Marley's unwavering devotion. Putting aside these personal gripes I have with Grogan as a dog owner, Marley & Me is a very worthwhile read and is highly recommended.
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