Cuore di labrador

by Liam Creed, Joshua Burt

“Alzò su di me gli occhi tondeggianti, del colore degli Smarties al cioccolato. Mi inginocchiai e lo accarezzai. Sembrava che fosse stato trascinato in un cespuglio per le zampe posteriori, e il suo stile trasandato mi fece sentire subito a casa. A quel punto Nina mostrò a tutti come mettere un cane al guinzaglio, usando Aero come modello. ‘Adesso tocca a te, Liam’ disse. Bene. Quanto poteva essere difficile? Ma con la scarica di nervosismo che mi formicolava per la spina dorsale, era più complicato di quanto immaginassi. Raggelai. Ero terrorizzato da un cucciolo della Scottex. C’ero quasi riuscito, finché non gli afferrai il collo come un wrestler, scatenando un’infinità di guaiti, ringhi e latrati. Balzai all’indietro. ‘Io sono fuori’ dissi a Nina. Lei sorrise e con un gesto mi invitò a fare un altro tentativo. Lanciai un’occhiata. Aero sembrava calmo, per nulla turbato. Il suo muso benevolo mi diede speranza. Quando combinavo qualche pasticcio, di solito la gente mi guardava come se fossi una schifezza degna della suola delle loro scarpe. Quel cane era diverso. Sembrava che volesse che io ci riuscissi."

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Contemporary, Animals

277 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Chris H · Rating 2 out of 5]

What started as a book about ADHD and dog training didn't really tell you much about either. Readable but only in the way that some pub grub is edible, if it had been a longer book I probably wouldn't have finished it. Sorry Liam.

[Caleb Hartbrake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because it was about a kid with ADHD which I have. I liked the way he made friends with his dog and the other kids on the show. It had some very funny bits in it which I liked.

[Adele Holm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a teacher and can relate so well to kids just like Liam. I found it so inspirational. Absolutely loved it.

[ednellA · Rating 4 out of 5]

"[...].It would be easy for me to blame all my bad behaviour on being ill, but I try not to use it as excuse -like any kid, when I'm being bad, I know I'm being bad. The point about ADHD is that things tend to happen before you've had much of a chance to make an educated decision on what you're doing, [...]."

[Kai Weber · Rating 4 out of 5]

A humourously written, realistic and moving account of an adolescent boy struggling with ADHD (and therefore with parents, teachers, and girls). Being given the charge of training a dog for helping people with disabilities helped him a great deal, and this books tells you how and to what extent.

[Josephine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book

[GWEN WATSON · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sensitive and written with compassion

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written and spirit-lifting story.

[Alessandra Corvaia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lettura top, quando l’ho letto a 11 anni l’ho amato.

[Dearbhla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not my usual sort of book. But I guess one of the perks of working in a public library means that you can grab something on impulse just because it crossed your desk. Whatever the reason was I started reading this book, which meant that unless it was atrocious I was most likely going to finish. And finish I did, so you can work it out for yourself.

Full review: http://www.susanhatedliterature.net/2...

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Libro comprato per caso, non ho saputo resistere a quel bel faccione in copertina. Non sarà questa grande opera di letteratura ma è un libro carino, una lettura leggera. Non è il solito libro dove il protagonista è il cane, diciamo che ci mostra come un rapporto con un cane possa aiutare tante persone. Magari non mi ha fatto lo stesso effetto di Io & Marley ma lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.

[Emiliee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this a good book to read and thoroughly enjoyed it but noticed Liam's behaviour was not as bad as I expected it to be. To me it seemed just like a troubled teen finding his way in life but in saying that it did give me an insight on ADHD.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really touching
Gives hope to parents whose kids have ADHD

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very moving story. Couldn't put this one down.

[Aneta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is light hearted and written by a seventeen year old ADHD boy.It's a true story and I found this book pleasant and very funny.

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

A true, light hearted story about a 17 year old with ADHD. It had me laughing out loud and sniggering in several places.

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging and heart warming book. Easy to read, suitable to many ages. Especially suitable to anyone who loves dogs, or anyone working with special needs children.

[Marieke · Rating 1 out of 5]

Komt niet vaak voor dat ik een boek weg leg. Maar hier kwam ik na 100 pagina's echt niet verder. Als je elke keer "ik" weghaalt, blijft er geen boek over.

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[Kristy Cunningham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good insight into ADHD written by a 17 year old boy. A bit repetitive.

[Silvi Qyteza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Libro magnifico.... Lo leggerei altre mille volte

[Max Balch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book! One of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever read!

[Linley Mckenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good short story about this boy and a dog he is training