CD audiobook
Marley & me [sound recording] : [life and love with the world's worst dog] / written and read by John Grogan.
Record details
- ISBN: 006082994X :
- Physical Description: 5 sound discs (6 hr.) : | sound recording] : 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York : Harper Audio, p2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Abridged. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by the author. |
| System Details Note: | Compact discs. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Grogan, John, 1957- Labrador retriever > Florida > Biography. Human-animal relationships > Florida. Dog owners > Florida > Biography. |
| Topic Heading: | Books on compact disc Compact discs |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Nakusp Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp Public Library | AUDIO-CD 636.75 GRO (Text) | 35160000618729 | Adult Non-Fiction Audio | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Castlegar Public Library | CD 636.752 GRO (Text) | T101724 | CD Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Tatla Lake Branch | BOOKCD 636.7527092 GRO (Text)
Legacy Use Count: 0 |
33923003900820 | Book on Compact Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Vanderhoof Public Library | ADULT CD GRO (Text) | 35193000342743 | Adult - CD | Volume hold | Available | - |
- AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2006 April/May
Dog lovers will delight in the antics of Marley, a yellow lab, as he happily terrorizes the Grogan household. John Grogan, columnist for the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, reads this account of life with, arguably, one of the world's worst dogs. The listener gets to delight in Marley's mischief without having to deal with the mess or the embarrassment of such a dog. You can hear the affection in Grogan's voice, even as he relates his frustrating, humbling, and humiliating experiences with such a lovable menace. Grogan starts out reading a bit stiffly, but he soon finds his groove and delivers a listening experience that will keep one wishing for a longer commute. H.L.S. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine - AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2007 October/November
Neil Patrick Harris's nuanced performance adds to this appealing dog story, a children's adaptation of Grogan's MARLEY AND ME. Harris's deadpan recital of Marley the Labrador retriever's havoc and Grogan's underlying affection for him are perfectly portrayed. Hearing the tender compassion in Harris's voice as Marley's health declines, one suspects that Harris, like Grogan, has a soft spot for canines. Harris even manages to subtly age his voice as the memoir moves from Grogan's first days with Marley through 13 years of living with this capricious pooch. Adults will enjoy sharing Marley's madcap exploits with youngsters. C.A. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2007 July #1
Harris, currently starring in the TV sitcom How I Met Your Mother , but better known to many as Doogie Howser, M.D., turns in a energized and heartfelt reading of Grogan's adaptation for young people of his bestseller, Marley and Me . In this version, the story of Marley, the incorrigible yellow Labrador retriever who could eat the sheetrock right off the wall while retaining his heart of gold remains largely the same, sans the more adult subject matter: marriage, miscarriages, sex and crime. Harris's voice is crisp, sharp and precise, yet filled with warmth, a verbal approach that parallels Grogan's writing style. Trained as a journalist, Grogan naturally balances removed observation with deep emotions. Here, author and narrator make a strong team; this presentation is a great family listen. Ages 8-up. (May)
[Page 58]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2007 November
Gr 3-6 âMarley wasn't the sort of well-behaved dog that most people fantasize aboutâquiet, obedient, house-broken. He was a rambunctious yellow Labâhuge, rowdy, and apt to break the house and everything in it just by wagging his irrepressible tail. Many might have given up on him as a pup, yet there was something engagingly joyous in the dog's enthusiastic approach to life. Something that kept his owner from taking the easy route and replacing this firecracker of a dog with a less volatile pet. John Grogan's child-friendly adaptation (HarperCollins, 2007) of his bestselling book, Marley & Me (Morrow 2005), introduces the joys and travails of dog ownership as he relates stories from Marley's life. These incidents are both hilarious and horrifying, with occasional gross details that will enthrall adolescent boys. Through it all, Marley's over-the-top personality shines brightly, engaging the audience with his antics. The author has so completely painted a picture of Marley, that listeners will feel a personal loss at his eventual passing. Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser, M.D. ) reads the text with a hidden smile, drawing the audience inexorably into the often-chaotic life of the canine's owner. The author paints a picture of his pet that will capture the hearts of both children and adults.âTeresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA
[Page 73]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
