A Dogs Way Home

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose.
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Her person does all he can to keep her with him, she gets lost. While lost,she gave comfort, was a good dog, and at times, knew she was doing something that her person would tell her she was a bad dog. Cameron can "be the dog" as he does My little dachshund is a work in progress to being "Bella".

This book is working to remove the stigma of pit bulls and other dogs that some consider "dangerous". I've always known that pit bulls can be soft and gentle. Any dog can be mean, angry and dangerous, if that is what their owner teaches them to be. That's the problem, some pit bulls and others were taught this. Bella was taught to be "a good dog". Not all pits or similar are mean by nature, they are taught that. It's not the dog, it's the person!

For this wonderful book, if Amazon permitted 10 stars or above, that is what I would give it. An amazing book that I hope will help remove the stigma on breed specific dogs, as they are not "bad dogs", they were just not taught "LOVE". Cameron won't mind, a one line quote from this book that stood out to me, Bella had a thought "If a dog couldn't trust humans, how was life even possible" Keep on writing Mr. Cameron, this "person" will continue to read!

Bruce Cameron shines again. Bruce Cameron truly is. Once again, Cameron is telling a story from a dog's point of view, and he doesn't disappoint or, most importantly, repeat himself. What Cameron always does best in his books is to drive home a message, and he skillfully does that here. You will pull for Bella every step of the way in "A Dog's Way Home," and you will feel strongly about many of the human characters, too, which may be the best part of the book. Dog lovers will see a little bit of themselves in the various humans who, in their own ways, loved Bella, needed Bella, found comfort in Bella.

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Bruce Cameron's wonderful books. A Dog's Way Home highlights the plight of a pitbull mix dog in a town that does not allow this breed of dog. Bella was rescued by her owner from living under a house that was to be demolished, only to be separated from her owner due to the breed specific law. Her many "adventures" to stay alive and try to get across the mountains and back to her owner kept this reader feeling a variety of emotions as I followed what happened to her in her travels.

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I could not put this book down and when I did have to stop for a while, I couldn't wait to see what was to happen next. A Dog's Way Home is another great story told from the viewpoint of the dog and shows the persistence of an animal when searching for the safety and love of her owner. I had the good fortune to receive and read an advance copy of this book from the publisher. Bruce Cameron has outdone himself once again. Bella, a mixed breed puppy, is labeled a pit bull in Denver, where they are illegal.

She is taken to a foster home in Durango until her person, Lucas, can find a place to live where she will be allowed. Bella only knows that she must Go Home to her person and escapes. From there she embarks on a long, adventure filled journey back to Lucas. It will make you laugh, cry and celebrate the compassion and unconditional love of animals.

Cat lovers will love this dog book! I'm ready to read it again. This is wonderful story about a short-haired muscular mutt struggling to find her way home. Bella was seized from her owner because of Denver's breed discriminatory law. The book was so engaging I actually stayed on a plane to finish it while the rest of the passenger's deplaned-and that has NEVER happened.

Let's hope folks who live in communities with breed specific or breed discriminatory laws buy copies of this book for their public officials and rise up to get breed discrimination repealed. Politics is not a spectator sport.


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Apr 01, W. I marked this book as "read" because I did, after all, read it while I was writing it. Of all the challenges I've set for myself as an author, writing from a dog's point of view is probably the most difficult. I am often criticized for using simple, plain descriptions, as if a dog would write something like "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. He's more famous than I am. So okay, A Dog's I marked this book as "read" because I did, after all, read it while I was writing it.

So okay, A Dog's Way Home is written from the simple, innocent, joyous and honest viewpoint of a dog. The dog's name is Bella--this is told from the perspective of a female dog, which if not unique is certainly a rarity. Notice I said "labeled. In theory they could say this about a poodle, and that's that.

The animals get chipped and if they're ever picked up again, the dogs are euthanized. That's why the dog on the cover of the book is only part pit bull. Bella is taken hundreds of miles away and doesn't understand why. She needs to be with her person. When the opportunity presents itself, she escapes and starts heading home, a multi-year journey through the Rocky Mountain wilderness. It's an adventure story, but because we're living in the mind of this special dog, it's told with love and even spirituality. As is true of the A Dog's Purpose series, this is a novel that was written for adults but contains nothing that I would be hesitant to let a middle schooler read.

Some who have read it have called it my best book yet. View all 21 comments. Apr 12, CJ Anderson rated it it was amazing. I could not put the book down till I was done reading it, from the first words. I was asked by the publisher, to review this book, because of my non-profit's mission in Arizona to help people in crisis through their pets.

We also work to educate and advocate people in Arizona as to how much difference they make when they use their voices with our gov I could not put the book down till I was done reading it, from the first words. We also work to educate and advocate people in Arizona as to how much difference they make when they use their voices with our government officials. You see, people will speak for animals and pets, will prepare for disasters, safety, health, and emergencies, when they will NOT bother to do this for themselves nor for other humans!

We are a service provider for the Arizona Veterans Stand down. Bruce Cameron painted an exact picture, of what is like for many of these Veterans. THIS is a critical piece of the book. I wont get into a discussion about how petty tyrants get their power rushes from their destruction that is done to helpless animals and humans.

In addition to my non-profit, we have a meetup. I was also surprised and gratified, to find a smaller story inside, about feral cats. We are going to move a program that we were planning on implementing in for rehoming feral cat colonies to warehouses and farms starting next year, because of Cameron's writing, that has moved to action! Lastly, it said, that Dogs are our Mirrors, our Teachers, our Healers.

Now we are very pleased to have this book to help us educate others how they can advocate and change laws. We are already very good at this, moving Arizona from 22nd in State rankings for Humane Treatment for animals, to 7th! This book will help people from an emotional level, to lend their voices to speak for protections for animals. Thank you Bruce Cameron for giving us this valuable tool! View all 4 comments. Apr 12, Robert Bishop rated it it was amazing. He did it again!

I know, I shouldn't be surprised because I've read 7 of his books in the last year and they have all been amazing, but W. Bruce Cameron's work just keeps getting better and better! I would even argue that this is his best yet. He tells this story from the perspective of Bella, a mixed breed dog unfairly labeled a dangerous pit bull by an unscrupulous animal control officer and 2 of his worthless colleagues.

This, along with some ridiculous local breed discriminatory legislat Wow! This, along with some ridiculous local breed discriminatory legislation, puts Bella's life on the line. Chaos ensues, and Bella ends up far from home and on an amazing adventure that will captivate the reader and send them on the journey with her. Along the way you will meet some interesting characters, some great, some not so much, including some pretty cool cats.

I hope everyone who reads this book will stand up for dogs like Bella and fight against similar laws in their area. There is so much more I would like to say about this wonderfully written story, but I think you should just give it a read and see for yourself why I love it so much. You won't be disappointed! Apr 17, Karen S. I received, at random, an Advance Reader's Copy of this book the book will be released May 9, Without spoiling anything, Here is my review: She will do whatever it takes to be with her person and we get to go along for that WILD journey!

There is humor in just the right places, action, mystery, some sadness but overwhelming happiness as well as hope. An unexpected and thrilling surprise is this: Bruce Cameron, is a master at keeping us on the edge of our seats, with us not knowing what will happen next. Apr 14, Debbie Grace rated it it was amazing. I was fortunate enough to get to read an advance copy of the book.

Bruce Cameron has once again struck literary gold. The story is about Bella, a pit bull mix who is sent away from her people because of breed discrimination, and her journey though the mountains of Colorado to find them. The story is sad in parts, but uplifting, and very funny as well. I highly recommend this book to dog, and cat lovers alike. Apr 17, Nancyandcharlie Miller rated it it was amazing.

I was randomly selected to receive a copy of this book prior to publication--I don't receive any compensation for posting this review. Bruce Cameron has done it again! I read this book in one sitting, and laughed and cried. It's told through the eyes of Bella, a pitbull mix that is separated from her owner because of BSL and an overzealous animal control officer.

This is her story of the trials and tribulations she endures as she tries to make her way back home to her home, and her human. B I was randomly selected to receive a copy of this book prior to publication--I don't receive any compensation for posting this review. Bruce Cameron weaves a rich tapestry of secondary characters, some nice, and some not-so-nice, that Bella encounters on her epic journey. He definitely earns a "tiny piece of cheese! Apr 16, Dayna Young rated it it was amazing.

Bruce Cameron has done it again. I was honored to be chosen to read advanced copy from the publisher I have also pre-ordered. A Dog's Way Home is amazing. Started reading and didn't put it down until I was done, I just couldn't. I give it a 10 star rating. Apr 16, Sandy rated it it was amazing. This book rates 6 stars, on this 5 star rating system! I was blessed to chosen by the Publisher to read an advanced copy of this book I also have it on pre-order. I started the book yesterday afternoon, with the intention of stopping and getting my pies made, but I absolutely could not stop reading until I finished it last night I have some baking to catch up on this Easter morning.

It is a fabulous book! This is the 1st time I've ever sat and 'powered' through a book in one sitting. Another This book rates 6 stars, on this 5 star rating system! Another home run for W. Bruce Cameron he knocked it out of the park! Apr 15, Dana Thelander rated it it was amazing. Lucky me - I was selected by the publisher to receive an advance copy of A Dog's Way Home and I had to read it in one sitting. Not per the publisher's request-but because I couldn't put it down. A Dog's Way Home offers up all the wonderful things we love about our lives with our dogs while also addressing Breed Discrimination Laws that profile dogs based on their appearance.

And for the cat lover's out there? This is your book! The kitties get major booking in this story-line. Apr 03, Heidi Brydon rated it it was amazing. Because I was an early reader of the masterpiece A Dog's Purpose, the publisher reached out to me to read W. I am happy to say that not only did this book not disappoint, it may be his greatest book yet.

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I laughed, I sobbed, I fell in love with Bella. This books, to me, Because I was an early reader of the masterpiece A Dog's Purpose, the publisher reached out to me to read W. This books, to me, an epic journey of love. We all hear those stories in the news of a dog who gets separated from its owner, and somehow finds it's way back over hundreds of miles, even years later. It happens, we know it happens, but like everyone who hears a story like that, you wonder HOW it could happen. Cameron tells you how, in ways you never would have guessed, which all seem as true as if this were a dog's memoir.

This book surprised me at every turn, which is something Cameron is the master of doing. And I loved the fact that Bella is a girl, and that a lot of her take on things seems to come from a female understanding of life, and the importance of mothering and care taking. Finally, as an animal advocate, the fact that we get to hear from the dog's point of view, the heartbreak of the unintended consequences of Breed Discriminatory Legislation is groundbreaking to me.

This book might be the thing that finally gets people to see that laws banning a dog by breed a. If you love dogs, heck, if you love LOVE, you need to read this book. I simply could not put it down, but as a now life-long fan of Mr. Cameron's, I've gotten used to that. For me, his books are weekend reads only, or else I look terrible at work the next day.

Apr 28, Lynn Asdell rated it it was amazing. I was given the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of W. Bruce Cameron's latest book. I am particularly intrigued by his ability to utilize the first-person perspective of the main character, Bella. We follow Bella through her rescue as a young puppy, her introduction to a loving family, her exposure to veterans struggling with the affects of war and the hatred brought on by being labeled 'dangerous' because of BSL.

This book is another wonderful adventure that exposes the reader t I was given the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of W. This book is another wonderful adventure that exposes the reader to every emotion possible, all while introducing you to a wide range of characters that actually exist in our every-day lives. One thing that stands out, to me, in the books W. Bruce Cameron writes, is how he incorporates the challenges so many people face in our world and can't easily find a solution for.

Bella breaks down the barriers for many and seeing it all through her eyes and the simplicity of her heart makes this journey one we should all travel. I highly recommend this book to those of you who love a dog If not, read the book, feel the emotion and gain some perspective in the ability of a dog to change lives! Order your copy, sit back and enjoy Bella finding her way back home!

Apr 17, Holly rated it it was amazing. I'm happy to say that this book continues the trend of ever-improving stories and writing that I've come to expect from this author. Each dog, from Bailey up to Bella, has captured my heart and makes me want to adopt every stray dog I see! Bella's story in this book also opened my eyes, mind and heart to how preconceptions about breeds can be so damaging to wonderful dogs. I don't think I'll ever look at a pit bull mix in the same way again.

If you're a WBC fan, you will love this book. If you're new to his works, run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and buy every one of his previous books. They saved my sanity when I lost my heart dog Patches, and each one has entertained, informed and comforted me. I give all his books my wholehearted endorsement! Apr 21, Delia Johnson rated it it was amazing.

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To be clear, this is a completely different dog soul, a girl, and yet it's an even deeper exploration of the spiritual bond between dogs and their people. It was tense, it was funny, it was heartwarming, at one point I literally cheered out loud. God, I hope they make this one into a movie! Apr 26, Wanda Peterson rated it it was amazing. I could listen to W. Bruce Cameron from a dog's point of view all day long because it just makes me laugh and makes me love my dog even more.

But when it comes with a story that has so many messages and is so bang on with the emotions that go with them, it's impossible to put down! May 09, Darla rated it it was amazing. I was selected by the publisher to read an advance copy and this is my honest review.

This book is another grand slam by W. Bella was born and discovered under an abandoned home that had become a shelter of shorts for a litter of kittens and puppies.

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For the safety and health of Bella, the rescuer places Bella in a foster home in a place where Pit Bulls are legally allowed. Bella misses her rescuing hero and knows he needs her as much as she needs him. The rest of the book is about her journey to reunite with her rescuer. During that journey Bella encounters many people and touches each of their lives, just as they touch hers.

This book is jammed packed with lessons and wisdom. Among which are things such as a single person can make a genuine difference with a little persistence and integrity and secondly do not ever judge a book by its cover. Many authors when writing about animals simply transfer human emotions, reasoning and thoughts onto an animal character. Not so with W.

He flips the stage and helps humans see the world through the eyes of the animal. It is a moving and profound gift that shows you the world in a different way, in a better way, in a more humane way. In a world that is busy and fast paced, you will find that reading this book is time well spent. I was selected to read an advance copy and this is my honest review. May 29, Kathy Filardo rated it it was amazing. I adored this book. It had everything I look for in a great animal story. A lovable dog, people who were both good and bad, and a great story about the love of a dog for her human and even other species, like cats.

If you are a dog or a cat lover you need to read this book. Because though the book's protagonist is a dog named Bella, cats play a large role in the story also--from Mother Cat, a feral queen who lovingly adopts and cares for Bella as a puppy to Big Kitten, the orphaned cougar kitten I adored this book. Because though the book's protagonist is a dog named Bella, cats play a large role in the story also--from Mother Cat, a feral queen who lovingly adopts and cares for Bella as a puppy to Big Kitten, the orphaned cougar kitten Bella in turn adopts and protects.

Love plays an enormous role in this book--and there are some beautiful scenes here that make you tear up. I also was glad to see this story raise awareness about feral cats and how they are treated, both humanely and inhumanely, about the love between species of animals, and the awareness of our veterans, whom Bella helps as a therapy dog.


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    4. I found this particularly fitting as I read this book on Memorial Day and am a family member with veterans. Bella's journey to go home to the person who loves her was filled with inspiration, hope, resilience and love. It's a book that will resonate with you long after you've turned the last page. May 08, Jenn rated it it was amazing. He has created a cast of characters animal and human that you will love or despise , and there is the mastery of this author — his ability to make you CARE so much.

    I found myself looking around the room for my own spunky and often annoying ball-obsessed spaniel as Bella found herself in danger again and again. I deem it flight safe for the self-consciously weepy reader. Bella is inaccurately labelled as a pit by shady and petty animal control officers, and even after other staff members note that she is a mix, sweet and gentle, nothing can be done to reverse the labelling. I think it also reinforces the importance of adoptions via animal rescue! The story also shows in a heartbreakingly tender way the ability of dogs to calm and soothe as Bella interacts with veterans at the VA hospital.

    I had already pre-ordered the book from Amazon. Jan 15, Chelsea marked it as on-deck. Well, what do you know?