This new book about a dog and the people and creatures in his life engages readers as few other dog books can. Merles door is an excellent book for anyone who loves dogs or the outdoors. So he put a door in his house to let merle live both outside and in. Merles door is the best, the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human i have ever seen.
Merles door is the true story of the author, ted kerasotes life with his dog merle. While on a camping trip, ted kerasote met a doga labrador mixwho. Ted kerasote is the author of many books, including the national bestseller merles door. Lessons from a freethinking dog, comes a much smarter and more compelling read, making it a welcome addition to the field. But as painful as it was to read about merles dying, it was wonderful to read. I listen to audio books during my commute and this book makes the. Lessons from a freethinking dog and out there, which won the national outdoor book. And as he did in merles door, kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising pukka among his dog friends in their small wyoming village. Merles door, ted kerasote shop online for books in. Offers insights into humancanine communication and a dogs thought processes. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile.
I think cat lovers will enjoy this book just as much as dog lovers and there is a cat in the book. Merle and ted found each other in the utah desert merle living wild and ted looking for a pup to shape into a. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, merle s door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating. Jeffrey moussaieff masson, author of dogs never lie about love merles door is a window into the mind of a dog. Ted kerasote met and adopted merle, a laborador mix, while he was on a camping trip. From the april evening that merle and ted choose each other near the san juan river, youll enjoy their adventures near home in northwest. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable animal, merle s door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, and presents the latest research into animal behavior as well as the.
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There, he realized that merle s native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world. Merle is the true character who runs the story, even though hes a canine, and the friendship with his owner and him is wonderfullywritten. Not a new book, but new to me and i hear teds got another coming out soon. Jul 12, 2007 trailer for ted kerasotes book merles door.
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