Bill Whiting

The first thing that drew me to this book was the cover. I love reading about pets, especially dogs, so I was intrigued by this story. I believe this was a fiction book, but it seemed more like a memoir to me. It is told in the first person by Will, I assumed the author. When his wife died, Will was alone, his children living in Germany and the US. He turned to scotch and was very much a recluse. When a woman shows up at this door with a schnauzer puppy, he tells her it must be a mistake. He finds out that his wife ordered the puppy to be delivered after her death. He does not especially like pets and even though his wife, Rosemary, always wanted a dog, he always vetoed it. This dog was his saviour. He named her Rosie and it was the only thing that brought him out of his grief and isolation. The story tells of their adventures together and how he survived his grief. This book has some sad parts, but it is the story of love, understanding and is hopeful and uplifting. Having lost my own husband only 16 months ago, I know how much my dog helped me to get it together. The story is a good one. It is a roller coaster of emotions with few characters that are all important in their own way. A short story that is a wonderful read and could be brought out over and over. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.… (mehr)