A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

My latest - oh boy - was such a sweet, hilarious, feel good book.  If you love dogs and have always wanted to know why they do the things they do and what they're thinking - you must read! 

A Dog's Purpose is the story of one dog who lives several lives over several decades all in an effort to find and fulfill his purpose.  The narrator - originally a mutt with no name, then a sweet Golden Retriever named Bailey, a search and rescue dog named Ellie and finally a black lab - goes from life to life, learning certain lessons that move him into a more knowledgeable and specific purpose for his next life.  All of his previous experiences prepare him for the next and in the end, his reason for being becomes clear. 

This book made me look at my pups in a different way.  I think Sami may be a new dog - in her first life.  I think she may be the "feral mutt" like the first dog in A Dog's Purpose -  rescued and put into a loving home and family and learning what it means to have that.  I think her next life will allow her to take that and not feel so threatened by every little thing and become a little less psychotic.  Bubba is certainly a new dog too and I think Zekey may be an old soul whose soul purpose is to love and comfort. 

Mom - this is the book you must read!  There isn't anything upsetting that will depress you or tempt you to skip ahead...no difficult scenes.  The only "negative" thing about it may be that you will want to run out to get a pup!  Enjoy!