Have You Ever Loved a Dog? Paul Auster Has

Timbuktu - Paul Auster

     If you have ever had dog and loved it you should read this short masterpiece by Paul Auster.  A typical dog story this is not, it is no Marley, it is not fluffy and it is not lighthearted.  It is the story of Willy (a homeless man) and his best friend Mr. Bones (a dog).  Willy is a strange man who is nearing the end of his life and Mr. Bones knows it.  How do we know the dog is aware Willy is dying, because the book is from Mr. Bones perspective.  It is a beautiful display of their relationship and the strange and heartwarming things he does for and says to his dog. This is a story for readers who know the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and owner.  It is insightful and heartbreaking.  And I am in no way above admitting I sobbed like a baby at the end.  This little book is not one that you'll soon forget, it sticks with you in your bones.