PREVIOUS BOOK

     Lily and the Octopus.  

          I cannot say how much I LOVED this book!!! It is definately a must read.  It is very compelling and you won't want to put it down!!!  

           It is a wonderful story about a man, Ted, and his dachshund named Lily.  they have a very special relationship and are each others world.  Then one day Ted notices an "octopus" on Lily's head.  The book details how Ted views  Lily's issue and how he does...and does not...deal with what is happening to his beloved dog.

          As an avid animal lover this book truly touched my heart.  A co-worker suggested I read it and I am so grateful that she did.  It was slightly hard to read in the beginning because the main character is a bit of an odd duck.  At first, it is a bit annoying with the way he tells his story.  The story is told from his point of view and at times he seems to not be in his right mind.  It will sometimes make you wonder if Ted is having a nervous breakdown, if the things he is saying and doing are actually real, or is he simply losing his mind. There is one chapter where there is an entire story about going on a boat and hunting down the "octopus" which was slightly hard to follow, but in the end you understand the point the author is trying to make and it makes sense.

          As I said before, I did love this book.  I think we can all associate with Ted at some point and on some level.  There are many of us that have been in the position that Ted is in and the internal struggle we face when having to make a monumental decison that is gut wrenching and emotional.  This book would be high on my to read list, so get comfortable, grab a cup of coffee and have a box of tissues on hand!