When I Wrote 'marley & Me,' I

When I Wrote 'marley & Me,' I Had A Clear Audience In Mind. And It Did Not Include Children. I Wrote My Book For Adults And Assumed Only Adults, And Possibly Teenagers, Would Be Drawn To It.

It's Just The Most Amazing Thing To Love A Dog, Isn't It? It Makes Our Relationships With People Seem As Boring As A Bowl Of Oatmeal.

In The English Language, It All Comes Down To This: Twenty-six Letters, When Combined Correctly, Can Create Magic. Twenty -six Letters Form The Foundation Of A Free, Informed Society.

A Dog Is The Greatest Gift A Parent Can Give A Child. Ok, A Good Education, Then A Dog.

A Person Can Learn A Lot From A Dog, Even A Loopy One Like Ours. Marley Taught Me About Living Each Day With Unbridled Exuberance And Joy, About Seizing The Moment And Following Your Heart. He Taught Me To Appreciate The Simple Things-a Walk In The Woods, A Fresh Snowfall, A Nap In A Shaft Of Winter Sunlight. And As He Grew Old And Achy, He Taught Me About Optimism In The Face Of Adversity. Mostly, He Taught Me About Friendship And Selflessness And, Above All Else, Unwavering Loyalty.