Marley audiobook

This book was a really good book. And all of the dog lovers should read it because it's a really good book. After, you read it i suggest you go see the movie. BRING TISSUES!

This is the kids version of the book Marley and Me. I decided to read it to see if it would be OK for some of my grandkids. Marley, a Yellow Lab, was not only the most destructive dog I've ever heard of, but also the funniest! There's no way on earth I would have kept a dog that ate, chewed on or ripped up anything AND flunked obedience school twice! But, I have to admit, I was cracking up at some of his antics. Yes, Marley, at age 13, is failing in health and mobility and is eventually put to sleep. In my opinion, this part is so well-written that it is not as traumatically portrayed as say, Ol' Yeller or The Yearling. I believe the book is written for older elementary school readers and I think it's appropriate for that age group, The laughs (and memories of my brother's Yellow Lab) were greatly appreciated!

If you are a dog lover than you will enjoy this book. Marley is a riot! I would recommend this book to all children (and adults) who are looking for a lighthearted, humorous story.

I'm glad my brother in law warned us to stop reading when Marley gets white whiskers. Up to that point, we all laughed and loved this dog to pieces. I had to finish it myself (due to my children being exquisitely sensitive) and I'm in a puddle of tears. We are less than a year into dog ownership and I can't believe how much we love our pup. We will be devastated when he dies. What a great story of why we love dogs, even when they have been naughty most of their lives.

This was such a fun book to read! I have seen the movie countless times and read the adult version. (Forgive me if I mix them together) This fits into my theme of dog/human meaningful relationships. This dog seems to find trouble at every turn and even develops some funny phobias (thunder) that drive his owners crazy. What was interesting about reading the kid version is how much they don't talk about the adults' problems. Most of their issues are not appropriate for young kids, but in the adult version, it adds a different layer to the relationship of Marley and the owners. (John and Jenny had fertility issues) I know kids will enjoy the part about Marley pooping in the ocean. In this version, it gets a little old because you always know Marley will misbehave. He vomits, he chews an expensive gold chain, chases delivery guys, steals frisbees,and eats pillows and rugs. However, I think these naughty behaviors will be what kids love! I find it ironic that Marley enters John and Jenny's life as the "clearance" dog but they definitely get their moneys worth! And even though Marley was "clearance", he doesn't treat them any different-he loves them full heartedly. This is one of the most important themes of this book. A dog doesn't discriminate in love, they love you no matter what. And while he struggles to behave, he would go to the end of the earth for John and Jenny and their kids. He also has health issues but that never gets in the way of his never-ending love. He has a twisted stomach which, SPOILER, eventually takes his life but he spends every last breath adoring John and Jenny. A dog/human relationship is priceless and encompasses so much and that is truly evident in this book. Amidst all the silly behavior, kids will be moved in this feel good book!! I want all the books in my unit to make you want to go home and squeeze your dog (if you have one) and this book surely does that!

Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.comIn this condensed version of John Grogan's best-selling MARLEY & ME, the author has written an adapted version of his life and times with his Labrador Retriever, Marley, that's perfect for younger readers. Having read and fully enjoyed MARLEY ME when it was first released, I was a little anxious to see how Mr. Grogan would handle a shorter, easier-to-read version for the middle-grade set. Fortunately, MARLEY: A DOG LIKE NO OTHER is a fun, vibrant, and compelling read that even older elementary school students will enjoy. When John and his wife, Jenny, first pick Marley out from a litter of pure-blood Labradors, they have no idea that their small bundle of fur with the big paws and blocky head will eventually turn into a 97-pound drool-machine full of nerves, excitement, and limitless energy. This short story (196 pages) is a testament to the trials, tribulations, and ultimate loyalty of a dog who ended up starring in a feature film. Marley is the type of dog that you love, despite his flaws (and there are many!), and even the youngest of readers will be overjoyed to read about the trouble that he finds himself in on a daily basis. And, I admit, I shed a few tears towards the end of this book, but they were well worth it, because Marley was worth it. One great benefit of this version of Marley's story are the numerous full-color photographs that the author has included. This addition alone makes MARLEY: A DOG LIKE NO OTHER an asset to your home library.

This book is flawless ~ written to the level of it's intended target and brilliantly humorous, touching and thought-provoking at the same time. From cover to cover, you'll love Marley as much as John and Jenny and the kids did!My son picked this up from the library as his weekly reader book - he's 8! I was worried about the subject matter - having skipped the movie (on purpose, I am such a sap and knew I'd leave the theater sobbing incoherently) I feared this book would be 'too advanced' for a 2nd grader. Not so. He devoured it, reading to me each night for nearly a week (we skipped one night due to being out). The last 22 pages are HARD. I couldn't make it through. I stopped and started, sobbing all the way through along with my son. But as John writes, beyond the tears and heartache of the loss of such a loyal, beautiful companion, the message is worth so much more.I was proud that John Grogan could write at a level that would make my 8 year old son RUN for a book to finish our 5 chapters a night in a world where Mario, Minecraft, and Ninjago fill his world. It's written at a level aimed at younger kids and as heart-wrenching as it is, the message was clear: Love outlives all things and the memory of this book will resonate with my son for years to come. He may hug our puppies a little tighter and love them that much more, but his love of reading just bumped up TENFOLD. It moved him and touched his soul.:::: TISSUES!!!! HAVE YOUR TISSUES NEARBY! ::::

** spoiler alert ** I had the wonderful experience to read my now favorite book, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other" by John Grogan. It was a hilarious, heart-warming book that made me realize how much joy animals bring humans. Marley, who is only a pup at the beginning, soon turns into a large, rambunctious muscle-dog who runs into everything, steals what he can reach, and wrecks havoc on the Grogan's quiet life in Florida. Soon after having the first Grogan child, Conor, Marley is starring in a comedic film! He goes through obedience school twice before turning his diploma in to food. I couldn't stop laughing at the moments before he turned 5. But soon, Marley slowly gets arthritis and becomes half-deaf. Of course, age doesn't keep Marley from being Marley! By this point, the Grogan's live in Pennsylvania with 3 children: Conor, Patrick, and Colleen. As Marley becomes older, he stops being a puppy and can barely make it upstairs. When a sudden twist in his stomach comes, Marley may not last...Hold on to your leashes, because "Marley: A Dog Like No Other" will steal your heart right off the tabletop! I give it 10 stars!

I'm recovering from this read that has been in my stack for at least five years. When everyone was reading it, I just couldn't face it. I knew some of the topics were going to hit too close to home, and I was not in the right place emotionally to read it. I picked it up yesterday and finished it this morning. I loved this book. It was an emotional read no matter when I read it. We have an aging dog, not quite the world's worst dog, but she is rotten and exhibits some of the same characteristics as Marley. I know we only have a few more years with her, and this book was the perfect read on a snowy day with my mutt snoozing on the floor at my feet.

** spoiler alert ** It was hilarious and also sad, but I did not even cry until the last five chapters, where i cried 10 times because i would head to the bathroom to cool off. Obviously because it’s a dog book so he does die, but they find his reincarnation!!!!! Love the book, read it. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!P.S. NEVER READ DOG BOOKS UNLESS YOU PLAN ON CRYING FPR A YEAR AND A MILLION MORE!!!!!!!!

Having the most disobedient dog of the world(even more than Marley, sigh!!), I could totally relate to Marley and his owner!! And the storytelling is hilarious! I was bursting into laughter while reading this book from time to time no matter whether I was in a public place or not.An awesome read for doglovers.

Ganz toll, hab ich als Kind gelesen und am Ende geweint. Doggo einfach zu cute.

This book was very good. In the beginning it talks about when the guy was a child his father took him to get a dog and he did a test to see which dog would be afraid and which one would not flinch. This would determine which one was the right one. The guy grew up and him and his wife wanted a dog so when they went to look at some he did what his father taught him. The dog they chose grew up and he was unlike every other dog they had.

John and Jenn are living there life as a marryed couple.as than they have chrildren and there dog marley is a devil but brings them back together. They struggle sometime with there family but they always get back. They are your typical family with a dog nice house money and chrilren.. When Marely dies they are al very heart broken but they do get over it. when they were struggling with this they finally got over it. i can not connect to this book in any way. but it is good and for people that wanna read about a dog and death :(. i give it 5 stars . BEcuase i really liked it because of dogs