This is a great fast moving memoir about how a man's dog (in this case a feisty poodle named Bijou) taught him by example how to live each day of life to the fullest. When the author Dana Jennings is diagnosed with prostate cancer Bijou kept him from giving up and from going insane even throughout the worst of his cancer treatment. After all as the author ponders even when you have cancer the dog still needs walked, fed and petted. In essence Bijou gave him something to live for & to laugh at when he didn't want to get out of bed. By keeping his sense of humor Bijou helped him and his family find the way to recovery.

I absolutely loved the quick, witty way the author writes in. I also loved the short chapters. This book was quite comical yet, very deep and at times spiritual. I had to admire the way Dana Jennings kept his bright outlook during his cancer treatment and his sense of humor with Bijou's help. In this book the author successfully shares the humor in even the mundanest of doggy actions.

I'd recommend this to any dog lover or animal lover. It's a fun, fast, yet deep read.

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This is the story of a little dog who made a big difference in her owner's life, just when he needed it the most.


Isn't the cover just adorable? Bijou is a twelve year old miniature poodle. I just want to pick him up and cuddle him!!


Dana Jennings is fighting prostate cancer and has liver failure. Both are very sick, but with Bijou, they learn to heal and live life again. They watch Bijou enjoying just the little things and it inspires them. Peppered through out the book is some "zen" of Bijou : Play, even when you're sick. Nap in the sun whenever Possible (I want to do that one!), or Never pass up the chance to pounce on a sock.


This little book is inspiring and those that are ill, or dog and pet owners will really enjoy this one. It would be perfect for gift giving this holiday season.

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