Jonathan Arnold reviewed Woodrow on the Bench by Jenna Blum
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4 stars
I don't know what to say about this book. Heart wrenching and wise. Honest and searing. Hard to read and hard to put down.
As an owner of two very old Lab mixes, Ms. Blum certainly knows how to describe those mutts. From diving fearlessly into the ocean waves to fetch a ball, to never stopping a fetch session, to being fiercely loyal, she knows her Lab mixes. I have never done anything harder than put down our Lab mixes and seeing that time coming up for her brings tears to my eyes just writing this.
So that's the only reason I am hesitant about recommending this book. I literally had to put it down a couple times because I couldn't take it any more. Still, it is worth it. She does a great job at describing life and love and taking care of an older dog, even if I …
I don't know what to say about this book. Heart wrenching and wise. Honest and searing. Hard to read and hard to put down.
As an owner of two very old Lab mixes, Ms. Blum certainly knows how to describe those mutts. From diving fearlessly into the ocean waves to fetch a ball, to never stopping a fetch session, to being fiercely loyal, she knows her Lab mixes. I have never done anything harder than put down our Lab mixes and seeing that time coming up for her brings tears to my eyes just writing this.
So that's the only reason I am hesitant about recommending this book. I literally had to put it down a couple times because I couldn't take it any more. Still, it is worth it. She does a great job at describing life and love and taking care of an older dog, even if I think she went too long with poor Woodrow, although I understand it completely.
So yeah, if you are looking for a good cry, read this book. If you are looking for an honest description of a Lab mix, read this book. If you don't want to cry, do not read this book.
