Raising Charlie: The Lessons of a Perfect Dog     

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Amazon.com Customer Reviews:

"Raising Charlie is a down-to-earth version of Marley & Me. John Lichty's book about his golden retriever will leave you laughing, smiling and doing your best to hold back a few tears. . . . You'll thoroughly enjoy this book for its honest and insightful approach. . . . The chapter called 'Lessons of a Perfect Dog' [is] full of great tips not just on pet ownership but for living life. You won't forget your time spent with Raising Charlie." —Andrew Bigford

"John Lichty's new book is a beautifully written tribute to his dog Charlie. . . . Lichty writes with compassion and complete emotional honesty. . . . The story is at times achingly sad. . . . I came to love Charlie and I am sure you will too." —John Kretschmer

"A lovely, achingly touching story of a deep relationship between a man and his dog. . . . Lichty tells the story. . . in heartfelt but straightforward prose. . . . A chapter called 'Lessons of a Perfect Dog' reveals him to be a smart, insightful dog person. One understands why Charlie was a perfect dog-and why John and Nan were perfect owners." —Dallas Murphy