In this little gem (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventynot happilyhe realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new oneswhich turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the worlds oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when its okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.) Lessons from Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry thats touching and sentimental, but theres still a laugh on every page (Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Titel: Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog
Verlag: Simon & Schuster, United States, New York
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1501161156
ISBN-13: 9781501161155
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good

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In this &;little gem&; (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize&;winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.

As Dave Barry turns seventy&;not happily&;he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones&;which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world&;s oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when it&;s okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.)

Lessons from Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that&;s &;touching and sentimental, but there&;s still a laugh on every page&; (Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age.

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Dave Barry is the author of more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Lessons From Lucy, Dave Barry&;s Complete Guide to Guys, Dave Barry Turns 40, and Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up. A wildly popular syndicated columnist best known for his booger jokes, Barry won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. He lives in Miami.

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