The Queen'S Corgi: On Purpose

by David Michie

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Genres: Fiction, Audiobook, Dogs, Animals, Spirituality, Buddhism, Humor

228 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2016

About the author

David Michie is the internationally best-selling author of The Magician of Lhasa series, The Dalai Lama's Cat series, and several non-fiction titles on meditation and Buddhism. His books are published in over 30 languages and 50 countries.

In 2015 he established Mindful Safaris to Africa.

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Reviews

[Fergus, Weaver of Autistic Webs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Happy ESCAPE of a book!

Nelson is the runt of his Corgi litter. But Noblesse oblige, and the hand-picked Royal pet-picker knows our Reine Soleil smiles radiantly down on lowlier common types such as Nelson - and after all, ourselves, who continue to trudge dutifully through our daily drudgery, like Nelson.

For Nelson is the luckless loser in his owner’s sleazy puppy mill enterprise in less than desirable circumstances. But “noblesse oblige” applies now, as well, here in the puppy mill for the ever-so-ironically-polite puppy-picker, so gracious emoluments are duly doled out in due course to spring little Nelson from this lower circle of hell…

Into the luxe et calme of glittering Buckingham Palace, where he overnight becomes the Queen’s Fave Corgi. And then, as the canticle of the Annunciation says, his humility is rewarded with plenty. And I mean Pull-Entie!

My Mom had a similar penchant for turning little paupers of the spirit into Princes. She did it with her favourite Library Pages - bookish introverts like me - and treated them like Princes.

And, of course, there were cats like Inverse.

Inverse - appropriately, as per his name - did everything contrary to direction. He was a partially feral cat. His colour was black, but inside his soul seemed white as snow after being lavished with love by my Mom.

She was an Earth Mother, my Mom, who didn’t much mind if Inverse did as he pleased, anyway. Which meant for Inverse that he slept outside more than in. But that was the summer when we adopted him.

But the coming Christmas Eve of 1955 was just way too cold. And Inverse was nowhere in sight. In the morning my Dad found him flattened outside, by, as it turned out, a Bread Truck. I don’t think Mom even cooked a turkey that Christmas.

If you could magically now ask her how she healed herself through that, and countless other family disasters, she’d probably quote that famous lyric from The Fantasticks - then running on Broadway:

“Without a hurt, the heart is hollow.”

And we, who often see the Queen as a mere figurehead, a relic of a past golden age, should now remember that she, during her long reign (like my Mom) saw MANY ‘anni horribili’ (horrible years) but kept smiling anyway -

And honestly LOVING the Lowly -

Which, here of course, means runts of the litter like Nelson!

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the perfect mix of doggy tips, profound thoughts, and royal life anecdotes. The newest of the Queen's Corgis (Nelson) is our narrator. He is rescued from a home that sounds close to puppy mill conditions. His one droopy ear made him undesirable to his breeders, but really gave him character. His mentors in all things royal are the other two Corgis named Winston and Margaret. Along with the Queen, there are mentions of Prince Philip (may he rest in peace), Charles, Camilla, William, Kate (and kids), and Harry. Along the way Nelson learns from those around him about having a purpose, appreciating the small things, enjoying Nature, and seeing things that are hidden in plain sight, and more delightful bits of wisdom. If you have enjoyed the books by W. Bruce Cameron and enjoy some royal watching, this book is perfect. I highly recommend it and might also read about the Dalai Lama's cat soon -- a book by the same author.

[Puja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dogs are the best kind of people. And if royalty could be measured in terms of wisdom and wit, Nelson decidedly deserved to be 'the' royal dog. I often wish I could be a gecko on the walls of some of the greats of the world how they would think, react and respond to certain situations, and Nelson gave me a wonderful opportunity to actually peek in the homes of one of the most admired/detested women in current history: The Queen of the United Kingdom.

The book is full of humor, humanity and a brief exaltation of all people and things royal. It is such a beautiful, spiritual look at life and all things important through a little corgi, who was rescued from a certain death by the Queen herself. He is named Nelson and his antics and his baby (or shall we say puppy) steps as a royal dog is the backdrop of the book, but in reality the book is a profound source of spirituality and learning. Absolutely adored every word of the book. Well done David Mitchie! This book will be as much a favorite as 'The Dalai Lama's Cat'.

[Karen Plummer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sweet, funny, and thought-provoking novel from David Michie focusing on having a purpose driven life. I enjoyed it, but not as much as the Dalai Lama's Cat series.

[EllenS · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a really cute, feel~good, uplifting and humorous tale as told by the Queen’s Corgi, Nelson. It is full of life lessons that we can all apply. It makes you feel good, and think a bit too 😉

[Vendea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totálně subjektivní hodnocení. Miluju corgi, miluju Davida Michieho. Neskutečně inspirativní a roztomilá kniha s hlubším podtextem. Měla jsem z jejího čtení stejné pocity jako z Dalajlámovy kočky. Must read pro milovníky psů a pro ty, kteří mají otevřenou mysl a nevadí jim duchovní názory.

4.5/5*

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hilarious little audiobook. Seems to be a little bit of Royalist propaganda with a good dose of Christian dogma but what else would you expect from a Queen's Corgi. Was light enough to not bother the agnostic republican (not as in the American sense) Aussie in me. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Might even spend a bit of time listening to The Dalai lama's cat sometime soon.

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

2023 bk 22. What a charming story - David Michie has written a comfortable book and one that speaks to purpose. I enjoyed the look at a corgi's life in the royal homes and the story of Nelson, Margaret, and Winston as they provide comfort and joy to the Queen.

[Soňa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nelsonov štart do života nie je úplne romantický a už vôbec nie optimistický.... predsa len narodiť sa ako corgi, ktorý by mal byť výstavným kusom a namiesto toho je len najmenším z vrhu a ešte aj s ohnutým uchom...

Ale šťastena rozhodne inak a tak sa riadením osudu Nelson ocitá v rodine a nie nejakej, ale rovno kráľovskej. Ak ste čítali Dalajlamova kočka tak viete, že náhody neexistujú. Rovnako je to i v tejto knihe, nič vlastne nie je náhodné. A v tom je i čaro knihy, dôležité a podstatné veci vysvetlené jednoduchou a priamou cestou.

Keďže som počúvala audioknihu, rada by som spomenúť jej rozprávača. Výborne vybraný a nahoroverený príbeh vďaka Bořkovi Kapitančikovi, ktorý prepožičal Nelsonovi hlas i dušu. Bola to radosť počúvať.

[Panda1602 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the "Dalai Llama's Cat' series and thought that this would be worth a look. The story is not complex. I liked the underlying story however grappled with the overlay of 'Royal family', it somehow did not resonate or feel plausible. I take into consideration that they are my filters so hence why I continued to see the book through. There are some delightful tears amongst the pages and it quite a suitable read for even younger children.

[Jane Wynne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A self guide book not very well disguised as a cheeky novel about one of the Queen's corgis. To be fair, if I want a self help book I'll buy one, I don't really want it foisted upon me. Sorry, I didn't bother finishing it.

[Kimberley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really loved this! Fans of David's previous books (Dalai Lama's Cat) know the concept. Especially loved the nods at 'The Uncommon Reader' and 'The Alchemist' A very clever and insightful read.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like 2 1/2 stars really... It's more of a self-help book disguised as a novel, which isn't really my "thing". But, it's a sweet story with some bits of sage advice peppered amongst the paragraphs telling of Nelson's experiences as a royal canine.

My favourite, "Knowledge on its own gets us only so far. To be of real benefit, knowledge needs to change our behaviour." So very true in the world of today.

[Rosalind Bryden · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read the first chapter of this book I wasn't convinced I would enjoy it due to the fictional dialogue between members of the royal family. However most of the book is written in the voice of one of the corgis and it is very cleverly done. It was a pleasure to read.

If you are looking for a factual work about the royal family and their corgis this is not for you! However if you are looking for words of wisdom, beautifully packaged in a lovely story this is well worth a read.

[jaroiva · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dalajlámova kočka přes kopírák.
Ze začátku mě to bavilo, potom mi to ale začalo nápadně připomínat Dalajl.kočku a zjistila jsem, že skutečně jde o stejného autora.
To, co u Dalajlámy je celkem přirozené, mi ale pro královnu připadá poněkud násilně naroubované.
Druhá kopie téhož už moc nefunguje.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a harmless book, not particularly good but equally not bad. I wouldn’t read more by this author though.

[Ivka · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 it's a cute story :)

[Arjun Manoj · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very intriguing and funny at the same time! The story was just too piquant to put this down. The author did a marvelous job at making an original story.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab

I loved this book so much had me laughing my head off then in tears the next . Made me look at things from a different side

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another entertaining story by this author, I loved his Dalai Lama's Cat series, and this book is in the same vein, where we hear the story through the animals point of view. This one happens to be a young corgi, Nelson, adopted by Queen Elizabeth who has two other corgis as well.. I love how the author always gives us stories and insights that are very meaningful, and really makes one think about our lives and how we can better our quality of life, and of those around us.
The dogs are hilarious and it is fun to see their different personalities and views on different things.
I have a feeling we will see more of Nelson

[Kerrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my usual fare, and definitely not crime fiction.

This is very similar in format to the Michie's other book that I have read THE DALAI LAMA'S CAT, a fictional vehicle for David Michie's Buddhist philosophy.

It makes for interesting reading and puts Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the Royal family in interesting light. The Queen is portrayed as a deep and empathetic thinker, as are the younger members of the family.

The novel is a series of events involving Nelson, the young Corgi, which test human tolerance and illustrate Buddhist concepts

[loretta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so enjoyed this little story. As with Michie's trilogy on the Dalai Lama's Cat, he infuses a sense of serene, well being that remained with me after I finished the book. He has also captured and illustrated well the differences between dogs and cats...sometimes quite humorously. These books also strengthen the possibility that one can develop an inner peace while being confronted with the realities, hardships, struggles and sufferings of life.

[Mamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our narrator is Nelson, a rescue pup who finds himself living with the Queen and two Senior corgis. He comments on the royal family and its many visitors, and has a very spiritual revelation at the end which left me reaching for a hanky. A very sweet book with some interesting philosophical musings by the author of "The Dalai Lama's Cat", which I now ant to read.

[Saturday's Child · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read and enjoyed the stories from the Dalai Lama’s cat, I just had to read one from the Queen’s corgi. Just like the other novels by David Michie this one put a smile on my face and made me feel glad that I read it.

[Mary Tonks · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the same vein as Dalai Lama's Cat, David Michie teaches us spiritual life lessons through the actions of a delightful animal. In this case, there is also a sage elder corgi who imparts words of wisdom in subtle ways to his young friend, Nelson.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet and funny book about the life of one of The Queen's corgis. This book is really a treatise on living a life of intention. I'll read more by this author of only because I love his characterization of the pup.

[Julie Garner · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with his other fiction, I love the nice simple messages that are passed on as things to think on as you read these books. Although I am partial to the Buddhist principles, I enjoyed the messages found within these pages.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another delightful offering from the author of “The Dalai Lama’s Cat” combines gentle humour with spirituality and poignancy all seen through the eyes of a pup with a keen sense of wanting to explore life and learn from his explorations.

[Valesa Linnean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I preferred his Dalai Lama's Cat series but this was an enjoyable book. We follow Nelson the corgi rescued by the queen through his adventures as he learns important life lessons from the other corgis and the people around him.

[Christina Hurley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming story. First, I love dogs. So any story told by a dog is likely one I will get enjoyment out of. And how can you not find Corgis adorable?