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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Bantam Books
Publication date August 1, 1999
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780553581041
ISBN-10 055358104X
Dimensions 1 by 4.50 by 7 in.
Weight 0.35 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $6.50
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A collection of true-life tales about extraordinary canines--culled from submissions by readers of the syndicated 'Wild Things' syndicated pet column--includes stories from celebrities such as Betty White, Cleveland Amory, and Paul McCartney, as well as average readers. Reprint.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: In this delightful and heartwarming book, America's premier pet columnist, Michael Capuzzo, presents remarkable true stories celebrating the powerful and nurturing bond between people and their dogs.  Drawn from history and literature as well as from dog lovers--both famous and not so famous--from all walks of life all over the world, here are unforgettable tales of hope, heroism, and healing that capture the unflagging nobility of our oldest, dearest, and truly best animal friend.  Inside you'll meet:

Angus, the Labrador retriever who died while his master, a stained-glass artist, was working on the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.--so his master memorialized Angus by working his beloved pet's name into the National Cathedral's stained glass and into cathedral windows up and down the eastern seaboard.

Patches, the collie-malamute of Tacoma, Washington, who rescued his owner from the icy waters of Lake Spanaway, jumping in three times and towing him twenty feet to safety.

Bobby, the young mutt so devoted to his master, he lay on his master's grave for over a decade, until his own death.

Brownie the stray--adopted by an entire street of merchants, he was nobody's dog and everybody's dog, living happily and independently for fifteen years.  His headstone in Daytona Beach says it all: "Brownie 1939-1954.  A good dog."  

Woodie, the stubby little collie-mix who leaped down an eighty-foot cliff, crushing her hip, and remained at the side of her unconscious owner until help arrived.

Inspiring, poignant, filled with laughter and tears, and always entertaining, Our Best Friends is a book whose deeply moving stories will touch your heart and lift your spirits even as they offer you the opportunity to develop a greater appreciation for and understanding of your own best friend.  


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Paperback
Book cover for 9780553581041 Book cover for 9780553762310
 
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With Teresa Banik Capuzzo, Lynne Reid Banks | from Bantam Books (August 1, 1999)
9780553581041 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $6.50
This edition also contains Uprooted: A Canadian War Story
About: A collection of true-life tales about extraordinary canines--culled from submissions by readers of the syndicated 'Wild Things' syndicated pet column--includes stories from celebrities such as Betty White, Cleveland Amory, and Paul McCartney, as well as average readers.
from Bantam Dell Pub Group (July 6, 1999)
9780553762310 | details & prices | 304 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $19.00
About: In this delightful and heartwarming book, America's premier pet columnist, Michael Capuzzo, presents remarkable true stories celebrating the powerful and nurturing bond between people and their dogs.
Editions for the work Uprooted: A Canadian War Story
Paperback
Book cover for 9780007589432 Book cover for 9780553581041
 
from Harpercollins Childrens Books (November 3, 2015)
9780007589432 | details & prices | 334 pages | 5.00 × 7.75 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.54 lbs | List price $8.99
The price comparison is for this edition
With Teresa Banik Capuzzo, Michael Capuzzo | from Bantam Books (August 1, 1999); titled "Our Best Friends: Wagging Tales to Warm the Heart"
9780553581041 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $6.50
This edition also contains Our Best Friends: Wagging Tales to Warm the Heart
About: A collection of true-life tales about extraordinary canines--culled from submissions by readers of the syndicated 'Wild Things' syndicated pet column--includes stories from celebrities such as Betty White, Cleveland Amory, and Paul McCartney, as well as average readers.

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