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Man & Dog: A Love Story
’Lovely, funny and moving. Tony has only gone and given us the best kind of book about a dog’ – Miranda Hart
‘I loved this book. My best dog was named Stan, too. Parsons is right – it's a love story' – Lee Child
'It had me laughing and crying in equal measure. Tony magnificently captures the incredibly special bond we all have with our dogs' – Will Young
‘Beautifully written. Tender, modest and profound' – Stephen Grosz
‘Gorgeous!' – Imelda Staunton
‘Heartbreakingly moving. Anyone who’s known the agony and ecstasy of falling in love with an animal, of seeing them grow from pet to family member and experienced that unique and irreplaceable bond will adore this book’ – Jane Fallon
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A heart-warming and moving memoir for dog lovers everywhere from one of Britain’s best-loved writers and journalists.
“Nobody will ever love you like a dog. Nobody will ever be as consistently happy to see you. Nobody will ever make you so glad to be alive”
It all started when nine-year-old Jasmine wanted a dog and her parents, Tony and Yuriko, tried to fob her off with a rabbit. In the end, along came Stan, a bandy-legged bundle of joy, loyalty and bright red fur. And nothing like a rabbit. Set against the backdrop of Tony’s life in Hampstead and their daily walks across the Heath, with its rolling hills, ponds and cast of star-studded, dog-walking neighbours – this is a poignant, funny and deeply human memoir about a special relationship with a four-legged friend.
Full of Tony’s reliably moving, wise and heartfelt writing, Man & A Love Story captures the ineffable bond between a man and his dog.
‘I loved this book. My best dog was named Stan, too. Parsons is right – it's a love story' – Lee Child
'It had me laughing and crying in equal measure. Tony magnificently captures the incredibly special bond we all have with our dogs' – Will Young
‘Beautifully written. Tender, modest and profound' – Stephen Grosz
‘Gorgeous!' – Imelda Staunton
‘Heartbreakingly moving. Anyone who’s known the agony and ecstasy of falling in love with an animal, of seeing them grow from pet to family member and experienced that unique and irreplaceable bond will adore this book’ – Jane Fallon
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A heart-warming and moving memoir for dog lovers everywhere from one of Britain’s best-loved writers and journalists.
“Nobody will ever love you like a dog. Nobody will ever be as consistently happy to see you. Nobody will ever make you so glad to be alive”
It all started when nine-year-old Jasmine wanted a dog and her parents, Tony and Yuriko, tried to fob her off with a rabbit. In the end, along came Stan, a bandy-legged bundle of joy, loyalty and bright red fur. And nothing like a rabbit. Set against the backdrop of Tony’s life in Hampstead and their daily walks across the Heath, with its rolling hills, ponds and cast of star-studded, dog-walking neighbours – this is a poignant, funny and deeply human memoir about a special relationship with a four-legged friend.
Full of Tony’s reliably moving, wise and heartfelt writing, Man & A Love Story captures the ineffable bond between a man and his dog.
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220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2026
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Tony Parsons
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Tony Parsons (born 6 November 1953) is a British journalist broadcaster and author. He began his career as a music journalist on the NME, writing about punk music. Later, he wrote for The Daily Telegraph, before going on to write his current column for the Daily Mirror. Parsons was for a time a regular guest on the BBC Two arts review programme The Late Show, and still appears infrequently on the successor Newsnight Review; he also briefly hosted a series on Channel 4 called Big Mouth.
He is the author of the multi-million selling novel, Man and Boy (1999). Parsons had written a number of novels including The Kids (1976), Platinum Logic (1981) and Limelight Blues (1983), before he found mainstream success by focussing on the tribulations of thirty-something men. Parsons has since published a series of best-selling novels – One For My Baby (2001), Man and Wife (2003), The Family Way (2004), Stories We Could Tell (2006), My Favourite Wife (2007), Starting Over (2009) and Men From the Boys (2010). His novels typically deal with relationship problems, emotional dramas and the traumas of men and women in our time. He describes his writing as 'Men Lit', as opposed to the rising popularity of 'Chick Lit'.
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Tony Parsons (born 6 November 1953) is a British journalist broadcaster and author. He began his career as a music journalist on the NME, writing about punk music. Later, he wrote for The Daily Telegraph, before going on to write his current column for the Daily Mirror. Parsons was for a time a regular guest on the BBC Two arts review programme The Late Show, and still appears infrequently on the successor Newsnight Review; he also briefly hosted a series on Channel 4 called Big Mouth.
He is the author of the multi-million selling novel, Man and Boy (1999). Parsons had written a number of novels including The Kids (1976), Platinum Logic (1981) and Limelight Blues (1983), before he found mainstream success by focussing on the tribulations of thirty-something men. Parsons has since published a series of best-selling novels – One For My Baby (2001), Man and Wife (2003), The Family Way (2004), Stories We Could Tell (2006), My Favourite Wife (2007), Starting Over (2009) and Men From the Boys (2010). His novels typically deal with relationship problems, emotional dramas and the traumas of men and women in our time. He describes his writing as 'Men Lit', as opposed to the rising popularity of 'Chick Lit'.
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September 19, 2026
Thank you to DK | DK RED and NetGalley for this ARC.
How do you judge a book about a sweet dog? As a lifelong dog lover, this feels almost unfair. And yet, somehow I have to.
I completely understood what Man & Dog was trying to do, and Stan himself was impossible not to love. But as a whole, the book didn’t quite land for me.
I think part of my problem was that I kept comparing it to Marley & Me, a book I absolutely adored. What made that story so special to me was the relationship between a dog and his family and the enormous impact one animal can have on the people who love him. That was what I wanted more of here too.
Instead, I often found myself wondering whether I was reading a story about Stan and his place within the family, or an autobiography with Stan running through it. There are a lot of family stories and memories which were interesting in themselves, but I didn’t always feel they added much to the story I thought I was reading. The same applied to some of the famous names mentioned throughout—I was left wondering what they actually brought to the book.
There was also quite a lot of repetition, and some of the observations about people moving into the area came across as slightly condescending to me. These moments distracted me from the parts I enjoyed most.
And those parts were, unsurprisingly, Stan.
Stan sounds like an absolutely wonderful dog. But then, isn’t that the magic of dogs? To everyone who has truly loved one, their dog is the dog. The special one. The one whose weird little habits, personality and unconditional love become part of the family and eventually part of your own story.
I never wanted to stop reading, even knowing where a book about the life of a beloved dog was inevitably heading. Saying goodbye to a pet is devastating, and perhaps because that emotion is already so powerful on its own, I didn’t feel the ending needed quite as much embellishment as it received. The Northern Lights element in particular felt overly sentimental to me rather than moving, and I also thought the final section was stretched out for too long.
Ultimately, I think Man & Dog would have worked much better for me with a tighter focus on Stan and the relationship between a dog and his family. There is a touching story at its heart, but with the family history, autobiographical elements and various other recollections surrounding it, the book sometimes felt a little too scattered for me to fully connect with it.
I loved Stan. I just wish I had loved the book about him as much.
How do you judge a book about a sweet dog? As a lifelong dog lover, this feels almost unfair. And yet, somehow I have to.
I completely understood what Man & Dog was trying to do, and Stan himself was impossible not to love. But as a whole, the book didn’t quite land for me.
I think part of my problem was that I kept comparing it to Marley & Me, a book I absolutely adored. What made that story so special to me was the relationship between a dog and his family and the enormous impact one animal can have on the people who love him. That was what I wanted more of here too.
Instead, I often found myself wondering whether I was reading a story about Stan and his place within the family, or an autobiography with Stan running through it. There are a lot of family stories and memories which were interesting in themselves, but I didn’t always feel they added much to the story I thought I was reading. The same applied to some of the famous names mentioned throughout—I was left wondering what they actually brought to the book.
There was also quite a lot of repetition, and some of the observations about people moving into the area came across as slightly condescending to me. These moments distracted me from the parts I enjoyed most.
And those parts were, unsurprisingly, Stan.
Stan sounds like an absolutely wonderful dog. But then, isn’t that the magic of dogs? To everyone who has truly loved one, their dog is the dog. The special one. The one whose weird little habits, personality and unconditional love become part of the family and eventually part of your own story.
I never wanted to stop reading, even knowing where a book about the life of a beloved dog was inevitably heading. Saying goodbye to a pet is devastating, and perhaps because that emotion is already so powerful on its own, I didn’t feel the ending needed quite as much embellishment as it received. The Northern Lights element in particular felt overly sentimental to me rather than moving, and I also thought the final section was stretched out for too long.
Ultimately, I think Man & Dog would have worked much better for me with a tighter focus on Stan and the relationship between a dog and his family. There is a touching story at its heart, but with the family history, autobiographical elements and various other recollections surrounding it, the book sometimes felt a little too scattered for me to fully connect with it.
I loved Stan. I just wish I had loved the book about him as much.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rated 3 stars: not something I'd actively recommend to friends.
Thanks to NetGallery for the opportunity to read a pre-release in return for my honest review.
As a lifelong animal lover who has shared my home with pets of all shapes and sizes, I really wanted to love Man and Dog. I know firsthand the profound meaning a dog brings to a life and have enjoyed many biographical dog books, but unfortunately, this tribute to Stan didn't quite hit the mark for me.
The writing style itself is easy to read, and it technically was well finished, with only about three typos spotted throughout. I found the description Hampstead Heath appealing; it sounds like an absolute dream for any dog owner, and I found myself quite jealous of those who live nearby!
The author accurately captures the "dog effect" and how a canine companion transforms your social life. It is so true that you can live in a village for years and only truly meet your neighbours—whose names you’ll never know, though you’ll certainly know their dogs—once you have a four-legged friend at the end of a lead. However, despite these relatable points, the book felt rather insipid and failed to interest me. I finished the book feeling like I didn’t actually know Stan’s life story that well, even though he lived with the family for over twelve years.
Large chunks of the book felt more like an introspective autobiography or a "drunken ramble" of memories, some that had only a tenuous link to a dog, and in no way linked to Stan, the dog the book is supposed to be about. For example the story about the author’s father in WWII was interesting in it's own right, but didn't seem to fit the remit of the book, which presents itself as a love story between a man and his dog. The structure felt haphazard and repetitive, with specific anecdotes reoccurring three or more times. Other stories felt like they were bundled in for permanence rather than to serve a specific narrative.
The book tells us many times about the benefits of dog ownership, such as increased fitness and community connection, rather than fully showing us through unique, heart-tugging anecdotes. While this might be a good gift for someone who is undecided about getting a dog and wants to understand the lifestyle shift, it felt a bit too self-indulgent for those looking for a deep, focused memoir about a specific canine bond.
Thanks to NetGallery for the opportunity to read a pre-release in return for my honest review.
As a lifelong animal lover who has shared my home with pets of all shapes and sizes, I really wanted to love Man and Dog. I know firsthand the profound meaning a dog brings to a life and have enjoyed many biographical dog books, but unfortunately, this tribute to Stan didn't quite hit the mark for me.
The writing style itself is easy to read, and it technically was well finished, with only about three typos spotted throughout. I found the description Hampstead Heath appealing; it sounds like an absolute dream for any dog owner, and I found myself quite jealous of those who live nearby!
The author accurately captures the "dog effect" and how a canine companion transforms your social life. It is so true that you can live in a village for years and only truly meet your neighbours—whose names you’ll never know, though you’ll certainly know their dogs—once you have a four-legged friend at the end of a lead. However, despite these relatable points, the book felt rather insipid and failed to interest me. I finished the book feeling like I didn’t actually know Stan’s life story that well, even though he lived with the family for over twelve years.
Large chunks of the book felt more like an introspective autobiography or a "drunken ramble" of memories, some that had only a tenuous link to a dog, and in no way linked to Stan, the dog the book is supposed to be about. For example the story about the author’s father in WWII was interesting in it's own right, but didn't seem to fit the remit of the book, which presents itself as a love story between a man and his dog. The structure felt haphazard and repetitive, with specific anecdotes reoccurring three or more times. Other stories felt like they were bundled in for permanence rather than to serve a specific narrative.
The book tells us many times about the benefits of dog ownership, such as increased fitness and community connection, rather than fully showing us through unique, heart-tugging anecdotes. While this might be a good gift for someone who is undecided about getting a dog and wants to understand the lifestyle shift, it felt a bit too self-indulgent for those looking for a deep, focused memoir about a specific canine bond.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
From his very moving Man and Boy to the brilliant Max Wolfe series I have always been a great admirer of the writing of Tony Parsons. The Max Wolfe books in particular with a very human cop Max, a single dad responsible for his daughter Scout, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stan residing in a loft apartment overlooking the historic Smithfield meat market. So I was delighted to be given early access to Man & Dog to read and review, and what a pleasure this has been. Man & Dog shows the importance and love that dogs can bring to our lives enriching us on every level…..”Dogs teach us so much. How to love without condition. How to squeeze the last drop of joy out of every day you are alive”......
We follow the author as he makes the big decision to purchase a puppy for his daughter Jasmine but more importantly as the story unfolds we see the unbreakable connection that forms between the new dog Stan (now where have I heard that name before :) and his master Tony. This is a delightful self- affirming read filled with moments of unbelievable joy as Tony and Stan become inseparable, having many and varied adventures walking Hampstead Heath. Stan is a lifelong and loyal companion and helped rescue the author from writing doldrums as he completed his first Max Wolfe novel which immediately went to No 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was heavily praised for its character development. There comes a time at the end of the book that the family have to say goodbye to their beloved Stan, and what a heartbreaking occasion that was. I, as a dog owner, know only too well the bond that develops very quickly between dogs and their human guardians. We owe them so much they enhance our lives and….”show us how to live and they teach us how to die. You have your time and then your time is done”.....
Wonderful writing, an absolute joy to read, I cried and laughed and savoured every moment I spent with Tony, his family, and their beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stan.
We follow the author as he makes the big decision to purchase a puppy for his daughter Jasmine but more importantly as the story unfolds we see the unbreakable connection that forms between the new dog Stan (now where have I heard that name before :) and his master Tony. This is a delightful self- affirming read filled with moments of unbelievable joy as Tony and Stan become inseparable, having many and varied adventures walking Hampstead Heath. Stan is a lifelong and loyal companion and helped rescue the author from writing doldrums as he completed his first Max Wolfe novel which immediately went to No 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was heavily praised for its character development. There comes a time at the end of the book that the family have to say goodbye to their beloved Stan, and what a heartbreaking occasion that was. I, as a dog owner, know only too well the bond that develops very quickly between dogs and their human guardians. We owe them so much they enhance our lives and….”show us how to live and they teach us how to die. You have your time and then your time is done”.....
Wonderful writing, an absolute joy to read, I cried and laughed and savoured every moment I spent with Tony, his family, and their beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stan.
August 18, 2026
I snapped up the chance to read this book because I’ve enjoyed the author’s novels in the past and I’ve owned Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for the past 30 years, including a Ruby like Stan. Naturally I wanted to know all about Stan and his amusing antics, and how much joy he brought to the Parsons family. I did enjoy reading about him, and could completely relate to how beloved he was. Cavvies are a delightful breed of companion dog, and I know only too well the sorrow of having to say goodbye to them when the time comes - this part of the book moved me to the brink of tears.
It was a reasonably quick read. I did find it a little repetitive in several places, almost like an early draft where the editors hadn’t caught repetition from a few pages earlier. I found the snippets from the author’s family history interesting, but would have liked more about the breed - maybe about the history and other famous owners (Queen Victoria’s Dash, maybe?), and especially more anecdotes about Stan himself, who was clearly an adorable little chap.
Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.
It was a reasonably quick read. I did find it a little repetitive in several places, almost like an early draft where the editors hadn’t caught repetition from a few pages earlier. I found the snippets from the author’s family history interesting, but would have liked more about the breed - maybe about the history and other famous owners (Queen Victoria’s Dash, maybe?), and especially more anecdotes about Stan himself, who was clearly an adorable little chap.
Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a beautiful book - truly a love story as advertised. I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve long been an admirer of this author’s work. I read Man and Boy first and everything he’s written since because Parsons writes from the soul - on everything from pop-culture to love, grief, friendship, ego, culture, expatriation, location - he gets it and he writes about it in a way that is so authentic, so unfiltered and human. His depiction of understated emotion is so relatable that the reader feels seen. In writing as in life, this is a superpower.
This book is so much more than a love story about a family and their dog. It’s an intimate biography, a subtle socio-cultural commentary, with all the layers we love and expect from Tony Parsons’ novels. I laughed out loud, I ‘ugly-cried’ and I loved every moment of the journey.
Thank you to the publishers and author for the advance copy and opportunity to review.
This book is so much more than a love story about a family and their dog. It’s an intimate biography, a subtle socio-cultural commentary, with all the layers we love and expect from Tony Parsons’ novels. I laughed out loud, I ‘ugly-cried’ and I loved every moment of the journey.
Thank you to the publishers and author for the advance copy and opportunity to review.
September 12, 2026
Thank you to Tony and family for sharing their story about Stan, their family dog. We adopted Jake, a tricolour cavvy in 2018 and it was lovely to hear about the puppy days that we haven’t ever experienced.
Loved hearing about Stan’s adventures, including the one attempt at wild water swimming. Stan was obviously much loved and adored and this is a beautiful tribute to him. Currently sat with damp eyes after reading about how Tony’s family said goodbye to Stan but also because it reminds me of saying goodbye to our own ‘good boy’ in 2021.
A lovely story about a man, his family and their much loved dog - do have a box of tissues handy though. Thank you to DK Books for a digital copy to read.
Loved hearing about Stan’s adventures, including the one attempt at wild water swimming. Stan was obviously much loved and adored and this is a beautiful tribute to him. Currently sat with damp eyes after reading about how Tony’s family said goodbye to Stan but also because it reminds me of saying goodbye to our own ‘good boy’ in 2021.
A lovely story about a man, his family and their much loved dog - do have a box of tissues handy though. Thank you to DK Books for a digital copy to read.
September 21, 2026
WoW . . .. . Man & Dog by Tony Parsons was a beautifully written book that just melts your heart, especially as Tony wrote from his heart and told the world how much he loves his little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Stan Stan, a bandy-legged bundle of joy, loyalty and bright red fur a bundle of joy..
“Nobody will ever love you like a dog. Nobody will ever be as consistently happy to see you. Nobody will ever make you so glad to be alive”
I so agree with this sentence above as I have a Cavapoo called Charlie and she is my life, so this book I can so relate to in every single way.
This is the first book I have read by this author and will not be the last. Just Beautiful 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Big Thank you to NetGalley and DK | DK RED for my ARC.
“Nobody will ever love you like a dog. Nobody will ever be as consistently happy to see you. Nobody will ever make you so glad to be alive”
I so agree with this sentence above as I have a Cavapoo called Charlie and she is my life, so this book I can so relate to in every single way.
This is the first book I have read by this author and will not be the last. Just Beautiful 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Big Thank you to NetGalley and DK | DK RED for my ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really like Tony Parsons’ books, I think he’s a really good writer and I really enjoyed a lot of Man & Dog. The lovely relationship between Stan and the family comes through really well and the story of Stan at the end of the book had me in floods of tears. It was written so beautifully and so poignantly.
What I would say though is the book is too repetitive. Sometimes things are repeated in books and it’s not a problem because it was maybe early in the book and then repeated later but on occasions on this book, things are repeated a couple of pages later. It made me feel like the book was being padded out. Spoiled it a bit for me.
What I would say though is the book is too repetitive. Sometimes things are repeated in books and it’s not a problem because it was maybe early in the book and then repeated later but on occasions on this book, things are repeated a couple of pages later. It made me feel like the book was being padded out. Spoiled it a bit for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This moving memoir beautifully captures the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companion. It tells the story of Tony Parsons’ life changing experience with his dog, Stan, weaving together wisdom, humor, and emotion. With a focus on love, loss, and joy, the book reminds us that “nobody will ever love you like a dog,” and it’s sure to touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.
**I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read this gifted ebook in exchange for an honest review. #ARC #NetGalley
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**I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read this gifted ebook in exchange for an honest review. #ARC #NetGalley
#ManDog
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I usually more into books about rescue dogs but I couldn't resist this cover. This is a cute story of how one dog taught his human dad how to live and let go. My 2 dogs are 13 and 14 years old and both medium sized so I know what it's like for a dog to lose the ability to be as adventurous yet still teach us to slow down and enjoy every moment of being together.
Parts of this book did get a bit repetitive but overall, it's a good book.
I usually more into books about rescue dogs but I couldn't resist this cover. This is a cute story of how one dog taught his human dad how to live and let go. My 2 dogs are 13 and 14 years old and both medium sized so I know what it's like for a dog to lose the ability to be as adventurous yet still teach us to slow down and enjoy every moment of being together.
Parts of this book did get a bit repetitive but overall, it's a good book.
June 13, 2026
This was a beautiful story that demonstrated how a pet can affect and improve your life. The author told of his insistence of not having a dog, and giving into his nine-year old’s persistent power points on the positive attributes of having a new puppy. This true story walked you through the life of Stan, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and the moments that made one family fall in complete love with him.
Thank you NetGalley and DK for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book and felt the author’s love for his dog. #NetGalley #Man&Dog @DK #DK
Thank you NetGalley and DK for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book and felt the author’s love for his dog. #NetGalley #Man&Dog @DK #DK
September 12, 2026
Man & Dog by Tony Parsons
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A heartwarming and heartbreaking book.
The story of Stan, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, who was such a good boy and owner of Tony and his family 😂
I loved reading about how Stan became a part of their family and how he enriched their lives.
The ending was sad even though I was expecting it, many tears were shed 😢
"Life is better with a dog and easier without one"
Myself and Duke agree.
I received a gifted ARC of this book.
Thank you NetGalley and DK Red.
This is my honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A heartwarming and heartbreaking book.
The story of Stan, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, who was such a good boy and owner of Tony and his family 😂
I loved reading about how Stan became a part of their family and how he enriched their lives.
The ending was sad even though I was expecting it, many tears were shed 😢
"Life is better with a dog and easier without one"
Myself and Duke agree.
I received a gifted ARC of this book.
Thank you NetGalley and DK Red.
This is my honest review.
October 6, 2026
This is the story of how Tony Parsons and his family became the owners and pack of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It is a tender examination of the sadness and joy that is dog ownership. If you have ever owned and lost a dog, this will bring it all back in bucket loads. It describes the joy of rediscovering nature with a best friend. I recommend this to all, whether dog owners, animal.lovers or not.
With thanks to the author and DK for the opportunity to read this book.
With thanks to the author and DK for the opportunity to read this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really loved the writing and sentiment of this book about the author and his beloved Stan. Cried my eyes out at the end, which seems to be the inevitable ending to dog books, sadly. It takes one back to the loss of a favorite dog and the pain it brings. But it is so worth it to have them in your life.
October 19, 2026
As a proud mum of a Velcro boy dog, I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. It captures the special bond between a person and their dog so beautifully, and I could relate to so much of it. It made me emotional more than once. A lovely read that really gets just how much our dogs mean to us. Highly recommend! I was kindly gifted this book and I’m so grateful to have read it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
love story to Stan. Anyone who has ever loved a dog will totally get this book.
I smiled, I laughed and I cried.
Told with sensitivity and humour the story of Stan joining the parsons family and finding his tribe.
I smiled, I laughed and I cried.
Told with sensitivity and humour the story of Stan joining the parsons family and finding his tribe.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a lovely little book which will resonate with anyone who has ever had a dog in their lives. It is a quick read but a very enjoyable one, although it is a bit repetitive at times. A nice memoir of beautiful Stan which will appeal to dog lovers I am sure. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
May 16, 2026
Absolutely loved this book & learning all about Stan.
Such a heartfelt story.
I cried a lot reading parts of it & laughed a lot too.
Was very sad when I finished it!
Stan’s the main man! ❤️
Such a heartfelt story.
I cried a lot reading parts of it & laughed a lot too.
Was very sad when I finished it!
Stan’s the main man! ❤️
August 22, 2026
Fabulous book. As a dog owner, I can relate on so many levels ❤️
October 6, 2026
as someone in the depths of dog grief recently i found this book to be a nice reminder of all the happy years you get with your pets
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