Always by My Side

Life Lessons from Millie and All the Dogs I've Loved

De: Edward Grinnan, Debbie Macomber - foreword, Rebekkah Ross

Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne

The editor in chief of Guideposts magazine shares the heartwarming story of Millie, his beloved golden retriever, and how she taught him to be a more compassionate person, deepened his faith, and inspired him on his long-term path of recovery from addiction.

From the moment his new golden retriever puppy jumped into his arms, Edward Grinnan and his wife, Julee, were in love with her. Edward didn't know it yet, but Millie would change his life.

In this moving memoir, Edward Grinnan writes about his life with Millie - from their first joyous meeting through her struggle with cancer and eventual heartbreaking death. Edward shares how her sensitivity, unconditional love, and innate goodness helped him discover those qualities in himself and put his complicated past in perspective.

Edward also shares the lessons he's learned from other dogs he's loved - like Pete, a poodle his father bought him in the wake of his brother's death; Rudy, who introduced him to his wife; Sally Browne, a mischievous cocker spaniel who befriended the homeless in his neighborhood; and Marty, a 100-pound Labrador whose behavioral issues challenged his and Julee's marriage - as well as lessons he's learned from the celebrated dog stories in Guideposts magazine.

Poignant and insightful, Always by My Side is an inspiring book that explores the unbreakable bond between man and dog, how faith shapes our love for our dogs, and how our dogs shape our faith.

©2017 Edward Grinnan. All rights reserved. (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Most heartwarming story. I laughed and cried

I loved this story. I first heard of this author on the Abide app telling a sleep story about his dog Gracie, so I searched more online and found this audio book. I’m a dog lover and owner and could never imagine life without a dog. Thank you for this book.