A GOOD DOG The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life

Katz's border collie, Orson, evoked all kinds of emotions during their fulfilling time together. Katz's emotions ran the gamut from love at first sight to worry about his unpredictability, commitment to help him overcome his behavioral problems, frustration when he didn't succeed, hope when he makes progress, and appreciation for how Orson helped him discover a more fulfilling lifestyle at Bedlam Farm. Tom Stechschulte captures all of these flawlessly but none more movingly than when Orson's end comes. The eloquence with which Katz describes those moments moves Stechschulte to tears, as it surely will the listener. Some repetitive information suggests that the book originated as separate essays, but dog lovers will gladly overlook that as they relive their own dog experiences. S.K. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 07]