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Narrated by Gregg Rizzo
Peter ZheutlinUnabridged — 7 hours, 27 minutes
Narrated by Gregg Rizzo
Peter ZheutlinUnabridged — 7 hours, 27 minutes
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"Fans of Zheutlin’s previous titles will find exactly what they expect here: a deep affection for dogs . . . winsome curiosity about the folks he meets along the way, and a spirit of mature adventure. This is the territory of Bill Bryson: a wry, thoughtful look at the byways of America. Book clubs should certainly consider taking this delightful trip."
"Zheutlin takes readers on a road to enlightenment that delights in the ordinary and spins gold from the day-to-day observations of our divided nation in flux. It’s a tale as timely as it is timeless, with the bond between man and dog as its beating heart. Peter and Albie’s journey gives us hope that the America we dreamed of isn’t as far away or as nostalgic as we thought."
"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. Greg Mahle, the central figure of this story, is now a hero of mine. Dogs are not just property. They are one way God tests our compassion." (Praise for RESCUE ROAD)
"Entertaining and thoughtful. Packed with history, fascinating characters, and of course, fabulous dogs. A great book for anyone who loves dogs, road trips, or America. As someone who loves all three, I was captivated right from the beginning."
"Poignant and magnificent. Brilliantly observed and Odyssean in breadth, this book reveals all that is generous about the American heart. A classic story of finding truth and humanity in the mundane—and how a man and his dog learned to live in the moment, on the trip of a lifetime."
"A thought-provoking read very much in the spirit of Travels with Charley. Every generation rediscovers America anew; Peter and Albie capture the magic and essence Steinbeck discovered with Charley."
"Zheutlin and Albie got to share the kind of cross-country journey that most Americans only dream about in the autumn of their lives. This story should inspire countless to get out there and go while man and mutt both still have the energy and enthusiasm to explore."
"While the journey itself wasn’t always easy, [Zheutlin’s] easygoing writing style makes for comfortable reading. . . . Your own next adventure might only be as far as the dog park, but reading The Dog Went Over the Mountain may inspire you, like Zheutlin, to end the trip with an ice cream cone and a hug for the dog who is part of your journey."
Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. Greg Mahle, the central figure of this story, is now a hero of mine. Dogs are not just property. They are one way God tests our compassion.
Fans of Zheutlin’s previous titles will find exactly what they expect here: a deep affection for dogs . . . winsome curiosity about the folks he meets along the way, and a spirit of mature adventure. This is the territory of Bill Bryson: a wry, thoughtful look at the byways of America. Book clubs should certainly consider taking this delightful trip
I loved this book. It eloquently describes the singular joy of giving a rescue dog one’s hearth and heart.
A must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the love of a dog. Peter Zheutlin does a masterful job conveying the meaning and joy that come from helping a once-homeless animal feel secure, loved, and part of the family. This beautiful book belongs on every dog lover’s shelf.
Inspiring and riveting...a must-read.
Heartwarming doesn't suffice to describe it: this tale of stray, unwanted, and abandoned dogs, and the people who devote their lives to saving them, restores faith in humanity.
Listeners join author Peter Zheutlin as he embarks upon an ambitious road trip across North America with his rescue dog, Albie. Narrator Gregg Rizzo perfectly encompasses the tone of the travelogue. Initially, when Zheutlin is enthusiastic about his trip, Rizzo captures with a chuckle the author’s humorous observations of people and places, and injects the perfect amount of warmth into his voice when Zheutlin shares his love for Albie. As Zheutlin’s enthusiasm for the trip wanes, weariness and cynicism set in, which Rizzo also reflects in his delivery. Occasional snide remarks that pepper the observations suggest a man who’s been on the road too long and just wants to get home to his wife and reunite Albie with the family's other dogs. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
2019-06-30
Meanderings around America in the company of an obliging yellow Lab.
"Not every trip we take is life-altering or results in a profound epiphany," writes freelance journalist Zheutlin (Rescued: What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living With Purpose, Loving With Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things, 2017, etc.), who demonstrates the truth of that statement. Closing in on retirement age, he and Albie hit the road in homage to John Steinbeck's Travels With Charley. Zheutlin travels wide but seldom deep, gathering anecdotes over 9,000 miles from New England to the West Coast and back. He notes that Vicksburg, Mississippi, "even with its rich Civil War history, seemed forlorn" and hastens on to Natchez, which "was prettier and seemed more prosperous." If he'd lingered for a moment in Vicksburg, he might have learned why that might be the case and why residents of that city still nurse hard feelings for their neighbors downriver. Some of his stories have more weight to them. A nice moment comes early on, when he describes the so-called Jackson Whites, "a race living in the Ramapo Mountains" who were probably a mixed population of runaway slaves, Native Americans, Hessian deserters, and other people who had good reason to want to be left alone. Albie is definitely the star of the show; like all Labs, he can be growly at times but is otherwise an amiable presence. It doesn't help his case that Zheutlin uses Albie to sentimental, sometimes-cloying ends, as when he writes of a homeless woman he encounters, "Albie, of course, cannot make judgments about people's circumstances, which may be why meeting a dog that cannot and will not discriminate against you based on your circumstances, your race, or your religion must be…a lesson for us all." Nostrums notwithstanding, the narrative is unchallenging and easygoing, like something Charles Kuralt might have delivered in his TV travelogues of old.
Pleasant enough but a soufflé that leaves Steinbeck with nothing to worry about.
| BN ID: | 2940175577618 |
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| Publisher: | Dreamscape Media |
| Publication date: | 09/03/2019 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
