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To Dance With the White Dog [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Terry Kay (Author) "He understood what they were thinking and saying: Old man that he is, what's to become of him? ..." (more)
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Sam Peek, 81, who has just experienced the death of his wife of fifty-seven years, journeys alone along Georgia back roads to his sixtieth college reunion. The dog in the title, mysterious and sometimes ghost-like, joins Sam and remains his companion throughout the story. The deceptively simple story is accomplished with skillfully crafted prose and economy of style. The author reads with an honesty and intensity superbly suited to this fine work, which deserves to be better known. M.A.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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". . . deftly shaped and vivid book . . . a tender and bracing tale of an octogenarian fighting to live a connected and purposeful life." --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THOSE WHO LOVE WILL KNOW HOW PERFECT IT IS, Jan 16 2000
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This is one of those rare, perfect books that will stay with you for the rest of your life. A bittersweet premise (the prospect of growing old and dying), the book is filled with hope and love and the promise of more to come. The characters (especially the main character and his wife) are unforgettably lovable and people who run the gamut of emotions. The plot never slows, and it speaks straight to the heart. This is a special book that can stand on its own with no special effects needed. Although I'd call it "quiet," it packs an emotional wallop, but one you'll love. Anyone who's really loved will both laugh and cry when reading this book, and I can guarantee one thing--no one will ever forget it. Buy it, cherish it, give it to someone you DEARLY love. This is definitely an American classic and storytelling at its best. Sheer magic!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed and cried from beginning to end, Sep 8 1999
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It all began one night, I was flipping channels on the TV and I came across the Hallmark Presentation of "To Dance With the White Dog". I sat there and laughed and cried so hard my husband couldn't figure out what I was watching. When it was over I couldn't stop talking about it. Well, that Christmas my husband gave me Terry Kay's book which was the best gift I have ever received. To Dance with the White Dog is always a part of me. I can't express how much I loved that book. I felt there was a bit of mystery, love and hope wrapped up in that book. I also felt the White Dog wanted the old man not to be sad and not to be afraid to get old. I will always cherish this book in my life and hope to pass it on to my children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasureable reading., May 12 1999
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Being an exchange student from Brazil, I had to read this book for my literature class. I didn't like it very much in the beginning, but I kept reading it. Once I got into the story, I found it a pleasureable way to improve my vocabulary.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious dog helps old man face final years
Funny, bittersweet, mysterious, sad. This book will be considered a classic in American literature. Should be read by anyone who expects to grow old. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Larry Hand

5.0 out of 5 stars Doggone phenomenal story!
I recently attended a writers conference in Athens, GA where Terry Kay was one of the speakers at an all day session. Read more
Published on July 24 2003 by Carole Imes

4.0 out of 5 stars To Dance With the White Dog review
The book that I read was To Dance With the White Dog by Terry Kay. It's a fiction, young-adult novel about an old man (Sam Peek) whose wife died of a heart attack and who now... Read more
Published on Nov 27 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for those with aging fathers!
My father loaned me his copy of To Dance with the White Dog and kept bugging me until I started reading it. Of course, once I started, I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book from beginning to end.
I had to read "To Dance With A White Dog" for a high school english class my senior year. It was one of the best books that I have EVER read. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2000 by Adam Spartz

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK EVER!!
This was the most inspirational book I have ever read...it even beat out Beautiful Joe in my heart! I cried so hard at the end it was almost impossible to read. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2000 by Claire Chipman

5.0 out of 5 stars Terry Kay is a Master Storyteller
This is a simple, but hauntingly memorable story that is a eulogy to old age. After Sam Peek's wife of 57-years passes away, Sam is faced with living out his final years thwarting... Read more
Published on July 17 2000 by edwardn

5.0 out of 5 stars Bound to be a classic
This is the story of an old man facing his final days alone on a farm, following the demise of his wife. Read more
Published on Jun 11 1999 by Buddy Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading material - keeps your interest!
This has to be my favorite of all Terry's books, and when the movie came out, it followed the book precisely. Read more
Published on Mar 10 1999 by DKay426@aol.com

4.0 out of 5 stars A timely book for anyone dealing with aging parents.
This book, although a little wimsical, gave me new insight into the changing life of my elderly parent. In some places, I laughed so hard I had tears running down my face. Read more
Published on Nov 15 1998 by Weaver

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