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Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale |  | Authors: Dan Dye, Mark Beckloff
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  129 reviews
Sales Rank: 7122
Media: Paperback
Pages: 248
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0761129758
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.73
UPC: 019628129758
EAN: 9780761129752
ASIN: 0761129758
Publication Date: February 2003
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Product Description
Now in paperback, AMAZING GRACIE is a moving, funny, and inspirational canine rags-to-riches story. "Tears will stain the pages as you read about Gracie," says USA Today. The Chicago Tribune advises, "If you're short on inspiration, read Amazing Gracie." "You don't have to be obsessed with dogs to love this story" (Philadelphia Enquirer), "Two paws up" (Portland Oregonian), "humorous yet poignant" (ASPCA Animal Watch). Booklist comments that "Dog-loving teens, especially reluctant readers, will eat this up." AMAZING GRACIE was nominated as a Young Adult Choice for 2002 by The International Reading Association-proof that it's a great crossover book. Gracie was a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane with a delicate constitution and a penchant for small miracles. Dan is the man-sad over the loss of his last dog and trapped in a dead-end job-who adopted her. Three Dog Bakery is the burgeoning and much-publicized chain of canine bakeries that, inspired by Gracie, Dan and his friend Mark founded. A love story, AMAZING GRACIE describes how Dan saves Gracie, the loneliest pup in the litter, then how, over the next ten years, Gracie saves Dan and Mark, teaching them the real meaning of happiness. There's the moment of meeting, when Gracie gets to her feet like a clumsy foal and nuzzles Dan's nose. Gracie's romance with the pint-size Boston Terrier next door. And the eureka moment (born of Gracie's anorexia-inducing dislike for commercial dog food): Dan teaches himself to cook and within three days begins baking the dog cookies that will transform their lives. AMAZING GRACIE is a dog-lover's treat.
Book Description
Now in paperback, AMAZING GRACIE is a moving, funny, and inspirational canine rags-to-riches story. Tears will stain the pages as you read about Gracie, says USA Today. The Chicago Tribune advises, If you're short on inspiration, read Amazing Gracie. You don't have to be obsessed with dogs to love this story (Philadelphia Enquirer), Two paws up (Portland Oregonian), humorous yet poignant (ASPCA Animal Watch). Booklist comments that Dog-loving teens, especially reluctant readers, will eat this up. AMAZING GRACIE was nominated as a Young Adult Choice for 2002 by The International Reading Association-proof that it's a great crossover book. Gracie was a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane with a delicate constitution and a penchant for small miracles. Dan is the man-sad over the loss of his last dog and trapped in a dead-end job-who adopted her. Three Dog Bakery is the burgeoning and much-publicized chain of canine bakeries that, inspired by Gracie, Dan and his friend Mark founded. A love story, AMAZING GRACIE describes how Dan saves Gracie, the loneliest pup in the litter, then how, over the next ten years, Gracie saves Dan and Mark, teaching them the real meaning of happiness. There's the moment of meeting, when Gracie gets to her feet like a clumsy foal and nuzzles Dan's nose. Gracie's romance with the pint-size Boston Terrier next door. And the eureka moment (born of Gracie's anorexia-inducing dislike for commercial dog food): Dan teaches himself to cook and within three days begins baking the dog cookies that will transform their lives. AMAZING GRACIE is a dog-lover's treat.
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Wonderful story March 6, 2010
G. Neese (Atlanta, GA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Simply put, one of the best dog stories I've ever read. The cute drawings perfectly illustrate the text and made me laugh. Many wonderful memories about Gracie and her role in the creation and running of Three Dog Bakery. Fair warning to the soft of heart, along with the laughter and smiles is of course tears, because sadly, all dogs eventually go to heaven.
What truly makes Gracie a special dog is the unspoken part of her story, that because of her, many dogs have either been saved from death or had their life spans increased. Both Three Dog Bakery and the Gracie Foundation were created because of her and both organizations have helped saved numerous dogs from death. Three Dog Bakery through it's products and recipes has provided dog lovers a way to better provide their dogs a healthier diet, and the Gracie Foundation acts as a "Red Cross" for dogs in need.
Hopefully another reviewer has put the following more eloquently than I. What made this book memorable for me was that it showed how adopting a special needs animal although challenging is greatly rewarding. Maybe it's because a special needs pet requires more attention, and the more love and attention we as people give, the more rewarding the relationship and the closer we feel to our friend in fur, scales, feathers, shell etc.. I certainly feel that way about my special needs cat.
FYI, Gracie was born November 11, 1989 and passed away January 21, 1999. Dottie was born September 1, 1988 and passed away on June 23, 1999, just a few months after Gracie. Sarah born February 1, 1987 and passed away December 31, 2001, a year after this book was published. Dye and Bekloff continue to love dogs, but they sold their interest in Three Dog Bakery and are now involved in real estate.
I love this book! February 20, 2010
Lucia
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Deep, heartwarming and inspiring. This book will touch you deeply if you care about animals. A very special author with a very special voice.
Amazing Grace February 7, 2010
Anita Weed
Super fast delivery in just a few days and product received as expected. I would buy again from this seller
Great for any dog lover February 5, 2010
Indian Prairie Public Library (Darien, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great book for any dog lover! It's the touching and humorous story of Gracie, a lovable, deaf, albino Great Dane who is rescued by the author. Her finicky eating habits were the impetus behind the creation of the successful business, Three Dog Bakery. Dye is an entertaining storyteller, who reminds us how animals can touch our lives in amazing ways. This book had me laughing and crying!
Amazing Gracie February 2, 2010
Marion E. Connors
Extremely quick delivery and the book was in perfect condition. I will definitely use this seller in the future.
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