All That Ails You: The Adventures of a Canine Caregiver

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All That Ails You: Ratings and Reviews 6 27 star ratings 6 reviews. Yes No Thanks for your feedback! Lovely story with many points of interest. A mixture of fun and sadness. To ask other readers questions about All That Ails You , please sign up. I enjoyed this as one of several books that seemed to be out all about the same time.

See 1 question about All That Ails You…. Lists with This Book. Mar 29, Jan C rated it really liked it Shelves: It starts with a few rough patches with him going in and out of shelters. And then one day a lady comes in and says I want him. Wrigley becomes the house dog at an assisted living center. Unfortunately, being as it is an assisted living center, some of the people are going to die. So that makes this book both uplifting and sad at the same time. I wound up reading the whole book. Lots of laughs and a few tears. Jul 29, Mary rated it it was amazing Shelves: Reading this book, after my precious Maggie died 2 months ago, it brought me closer to her somehow.

I loved the way Mark J. Asher spoke through Wrigley's point of view. Having a house dog at a senior nursing home is such a great idea. Dogs bring so much enjoyment to us all and I love that this nursing home allowed Wrigley to live among the seniors, helping them when they were lonely, depressed and just needing some comfort. How Wrigley changed Walter from a grumpy, hard man, to a loving, caring m Reading this book, after my precious Maggie died 2 months ago, it brought me closer to her somehow.

How Wrigley changed Walter from a grumpy, hard man, to a loving, caring man was so great. It's a good read, if you just want to enjoy the humor of seeing the world through a dog's eyes. Jul 08, Christine Lowe rated it it was amazing. Asher got it right I volunteer at an animal rescue and sanctuary and have heard many stories and met a lot of dogs and prospective owners.

I love that the story was written from the dogs point of view. It's not maudlin or silly but honestly conveys how dogs must feel as they are adopted and returned. We see dogs sitting by the fence waiting for their owners to come back, dogs who won't eat a Asher got it right I volunteer at an animal rescue and sanctuary and have heard many stories and met a lot of dogs and prospective owners.

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We see dogs sitting by the fence waiting for their owners to come back, dogs who won't eat and dogs that refuse to come in the house at night. This is not anthropomorphism. These are observable behaviors. This is also a story about how dogs can change lives. So many people don't know what it is like to share your life with an animal who will love you unconditionally. No matter how long I've been gone, I know my dogs will meet me at the door with their tails wagging wanting attention.

So, back to the book: Wrigley was six years old when he was adopted by Jane Peterson and rather than being her personal dog, Wrigley became the Sunridge Seniors Home's house dog.

I think you will enjoy his adventures there. The best thing is, the dog does not die at the end of the book. Jun 30, Lori rated it really liked it Shelves: Wrigley is a mixed breed dog who has spent the first six years trying to find his "forever" home. Now he is in a home for the elderly. Wrigley is the "house dog" this book is narrated by Wrigley the dog. Except for on man named Walter. Wrigley has his own mishaps, such as getting bitten by a snake.

Walter gets very ill toward the end of the book and has some loose ends he needs to repair with relatives. Wrigley helps the family to mend the hurts and misunderstandings between Walter and his son. I like how a dog can be a part of making life better for the humans. I also liked how Wrigley was the narrator of the book and it was seen through his eyes. Jul 04, Don rated it it was amazing. A very well written book that doesn't end with the dog dying. I loved how Mark Asher tried to steer clear of too much anthropomorphism and allowed Wrigley the dog to tell the story in a somewhat dog style.

It's a very sweet story of a house dog in a nursing home and as critical as I usually am with dog stories, I highly recommend this one. Nov 28, Lenita Sheridan rated it it was amazing. A Very Worthwhile Book This is a very sensitively written book. It is marvelously handled from the dog's point of view. The book is an easy and quick read it took me one day to read. I could really relate to it, being both a dog owner and caregiver for my elderly mother. Sep 08, Paulette rated it liked it. Nice, uncomplicated This book is narrated by a dog. It chronicles his adventures in life as a house dog in an assisted living.

While it is very real, it is simple and not very exciting. It is a nice read, but not one that will keep you up at night. Dec 14, Margie rated it it was amazing. Wrigley, a dog, who ends up in a shelter after his previous owners, and there were more than one, could no longer keep him, finds a home at last. His new owner takes him to her work in a retirement home and he finds adventures and many friends.

This story is written with Wrigley telling you what happens. A charming book and this is one author I will be reading more in the future. This had potential to be a really nice story, as far as the sweet feel-good tales go.

But it had some pervasive issues that kept me from loving it more. Wrigley does not sound like a dog. Sure, he's got a heightened interest in food and smells and squirrels. He wants on furniture, wants belly rubs, wants to roll in dead things. But that pales in the middle of his very human-like observations. He analyzes and reflects on the world like a person.

A big shift comes to SunRidge when a cranky curmudgeon named Walter Kepsen moves in across the hall from Marjorie. Having arrived reluctantly at the urging of his son, Walter can't stand Wrigley, or anything else for that matter.

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But a dramatic event is about to occur that will shake SunRidge, and make the old man see the house dog in a very different light. Told in Wrigley's voice, All That Ails You is an endearing story about the power of a dog's love, when we need it most. Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? Read more Read less. Asher P Tantor. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest. All That Ails You: The Adventures of a Canine Caregiver.

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Customers who bought this item also bought. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. A Story of Heroes and Heart. The Education of Will: How Dogs Love Us: Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length: September 27, Whispersync for Voice: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Showing of reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Asher has the writing talent of a human and the soul of a dog. Never did I think I could read a book narrated by a dog and be so captivated by it.

He tells the story with a reality that is magnificent. I really felt like this is what dogs must think and feel. A story told from the perspective of a dog about loss and grief was especially moving.