by Dean Koontz
First published 2011
Dean Koontz opens his home to Trixie, a three-year-old golden retriever who served as a working dog before retirement. The bestselling novelist and his wife Gerda discover that while Trixie arrived with excellent training, her true gifts run deeper. Her sharp mind, natural happiness, and ability to focus completely on each moment set her apart. Trixie throws herself into every activity, whether retrieving tennis balls or standing guard over her family. Through nearly twelve years together, she teaches Dean and Gerda to follow their gut feelings and rediscover the amazement they once felt about the world. This funny and moving portrait shows how one small dog created an enormous impact on the lives she touched.
Genres: animals, autobiography, dogs, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
271 pages · Paperback · Bantam Books