{"product_id":"9781504087056","title":"Diary of a Dog Walker: Time Spent Following a Lead","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eStourton, Edward\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Road Media\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA British journalist muses on his life and canine-related topics while walking his dog, in this book inspired by his popular newspaper column.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you are accompanied by a dog, you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you—about anything.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After being dismissed from his job as a radio presenter, Edward Stourton had plenty of time to walk his English Springer Spaniel, Kudu, in London’s Battersea Park. Stourton found himself contemplating a variety of dog-associated questions like \u003ci\u003eHow well does he really know Kudu?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Can our dogs know us?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Do they understand what ownership is?\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e How loyal are they really?\u003c\/i\u003e; and\u003ci\u003e Do they know guilt?\u003c\/i\u003e Then he began examining more complex subjects—art, sexual politics, war, government, philosophy, and life in general—from the amusing perspective of a man walking his dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Dog Walker\u003c\/i\u003e, Stourton shares excerpts from his columns, full of insights gained from his adventures with Kudu, as well as anecdotes from his personal life. It adds up to a wise and witty read perfect for dog-lovers everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Dog Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Utter magic. Edward Stourton is civilized, charming, and writes like an angel. The dogs all spring to life but this is a gorgeous book for \u003ci\u003eeverybody\u003c\/i\u003e—not just for dog lovers. I love it.” —Jilly Cooper, author of the Rutshire Chronicles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The sort of book that might convert even a cat-lover to the charm of canine company.” —\u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A thoroughly enjoyable ramble through a diverse selection of topics which range from dogs of war and dog fighting to presidential pets and choosing the right name. . . . In turn serious, funny, sad and light-hearted; it’s a perfect mixture which is just right for the bedside table.” —Karen Bush, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Expert\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46581324808447,"sku":"9781504087056","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_3495365e-e2b1-44a7-b6b1-afaec38cd225.jpg?v=1739137377","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781504087056","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}