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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Lucky for me by Frank Robson

At the tender age of 18 months a 5 kg little pocket rocket terrier who was to be named Lucky was abandoned at a Queensland vet clinic. He was suffering badly from tick paralysis and pneumonia. After lots of TLC and veterinary care he managed to pull through. Unable to be found a home he was to be put down within the week. Fortunately, into his life came a couple called Frank and Leisa who adopted him. From then on life would be one big adventure for the 3 of them. Frank and Leisa were both journalists, whose great passion in life was sailing. So Lucky learned to be a part time land lubber and a seadog in the literal sense. He also learned very quickly how to rule the roost and show that even if you don’t have a voice 12 distinctive snorts can still make your feelings very known to whomever you should meet – human, dog, puffer fish, parrot or cat.
The book is really funny and has lots of great stories about what it’s like to love a dog, and what sort of joy a dog can bring to your life. It also shows that sometimes being allowed to be an individual and a free spirit can make life a lot more fun, if you’re a dog or a human.
This was a great read full of laughs. Even if you’re not a dog person you can still appreciate the funny side of life which is talked about quite a lot in this book.
Chris

Monday, February 2, 2009

Dear Fatty by Dawn French

This autobiography by Dawn French is written in the form of a series of letters. The letters are mostly written to her family and friends. Many are addressed to her Dad, who died when she was 19, her Mum, her Brother, her Husband and Daughter, her B.F (Best Friend) and to Dear Fatty, who I think is Jennifer Saunders.
I say I think Dear Fatty is Jennifer Saunders because throughout the book I was confused a number of times as to whether Saunders was the B.F or Dear Fatty. At the end of the book Dawn French thanks a number of people, she includes the B.F but not Jennifer Saunders, who has been such a huge and substantial part of her life.
Anyway, I think true Dawn French fans will like this book, I had some laugh out loud moments, some teary moments and it provided a lot of insightful information about Dawn French that I did not know. I also found some of the book a bit silly, such as her letters to Madonna. All in all I can recommend it is a good read if you’re looking for something a bit different.
Cathy.