For readers who loved The Art of Racing in the Rain, a literary short story collection set in contemporary New York that surrounds a group of aging, lonely people who experience the unexpected healing power of pets.
Lost souls come in all forms—some walk on two legs, others on four.
Navigating loneliness and loss is a natural part of growing older, but it’s never easy. In King the Wonder Dog, this journey becomes more bearable for a group of men and women when their interactions with the dogs and cats that share their lives help them discover a deeper understanding of themselves.
A woman whose dog is stolen from her meets a surprising ally who helps get him back. An artist who survives a drive-by shooting is brought a mysterious trinket by the cat he saved from a lonely life. A man in a troubled marriage begins drawing a graphic novel starring his dog as his fierce protector, and it consoles him.
A poignant collection filled with warmth, heart, and quiet moments of reflection, King the Wonder Dog explores the nuances of companionship, the beauty of second chances, and the ways we rescue each other when we least expect it. For anyone who has ever found comfort in the presence of a loyal pet, these stories are a reminder that love—no matter where it comes from—has the power to change everything.
- 225 pages
- English
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Publisher
She Writes PresseBook ISBN
9798896361152
Year
2026Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- Title Page
- Contents
- The Alcoholic Mariannes
- King the Wonder Dog
- Lucky
- Elder Care
- Old Dogs
- Thieves in Disguise
- John and Pablo Meet Their Neighbors
- Moon in the Morning
- Normal People
- Out of Season
- Summer in the Mountains
- About the Author
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