{"product_id":"9781529176650-dog-days","title":"Dog Days","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the moving, life-affirming book club read about new beginnings and finding friendship in unexpected places; the perfect gift for dog lovers from the author of \u003ci\u003eGoodbye Birdie Greenwing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The perfect mix of \u003cb\u003ehumour and heartache\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A\u003cb\u003e charming, surprising and moving \u003c\/b\u003estory' Clare Chambers, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Man Called Ove\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEleanor Oliphant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003elaugh out loud funny and immensely moving' \u003c\/b\u003eAJ Pearce, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Mrs Bird \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e_______________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge \u003c\/b\u003eis angry at the world. His wife has died and now all he wants to do is sit in his underpants and shout at the cricket. The last thing he needs is his cake-baking neighbour Betty trying to rescue him. And then there's the dog, a dachshund puppy called Poppy. George doesn't want a dog - he wants a fight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan \u003c\/b\u003eis a counsellor with OCD who is great at helping other people - if only he were better at helping himself. His most meaningful relationship so far is with his labrador Fitz. But then comes a therapy session that will change his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLizzie\u003c\/b\u003e is living in a women's refuge with her son Lenny. Her body is covered in scars and she has shut herself off from everyone around her. But when she is forced to walk the refuge's fat terrier, Maud, a new life beckons - if she can keep her secret just a while longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDog Days\u003c\/b\u003e is a novel about those small but life-changing moments that only come when we pause to let the light in. It is about three people learning to make connections and find joy and comfort in living life off the leash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDog Days\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Uplifting, full of \u003cb\u003echarm and warmth\u003c\/b\u003e' Emma Stonex, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lamplighters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eIf you read one book this year, make sure it's this one\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A soulful, lyrical tale. \u003cb\u003ea treat\u003c\/b\u003e.' Beth Morrey, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSaving Missy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Tender, humorous and hopeful'\u003c\/b\u003e Lissa Evans, author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Bomb at Dimperley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A book with a\u003cb\u003e big heart\u003c\/b\u003e' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Dog Days \u003cb\u003ehad me feeling all the emotions\u003c\/b\u003e, it broke my heart and gently pieced it back together.' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e journey of \u003cb\u003ethree complicated characters and the dogs \u003c\/b\u003ethat saw them through their individual journeys' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA joy to read\u003c\/b\u003e from start to finish.' 5-star reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Perfectly shows \u003cb\u003ethe true healing power of dogs\u003c\/b\u003e, and how we are so lucky to have them around us' 5-star reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39903092277345,"sku":"9781529176650","price":9.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_32235287.jpg?v=1737103062","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781529176650-dog-days","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}