additionaddiction's review against another edition
4.0
Bad Dog! was a slightly different read than what I was expecting. I picked up this book in the Buddhist section of the book store, and although the author is a buddhist, Buddhism itself is not the theme of the book.
The beginning was a little tough for me to get through. The author talks about growing up on a turkey farm during the depression. I don't eat meat, and some of the stories involving animals were pretty graphic. The saving quality is knowing that the author feels genuine remorse as an adult, even though he had no choice as a child.
There were several points in the book that may make you want to cry. Without giving anything away, the author speaks of several deaths in his life. With the perspectives of a buddhist you can see the way that both life and death should be cherished.
This book may leave you feeling down, or it may inspire you. I think it really depends on your personal beliefs and views. If you get depressed easily, I wouldn't recommend this book, but if you're looking for an honest look at life, give it a read.
The beginning was a little tough for me to get through. The author talks about growing up on a turkey farm during the depression. I don't eat meat, and some of the stories involving animals were pretty graphic. The saving quality is knowing that the author feels genuine remorse as an adult, even though he had no choice as a child.
There were several points in the book that may make you want to cry. Without giving anything away, the author speaks of several deaths in his life. With the perspectives of a buddhist you can see the way that both life and death should be cherished.
This book may leave you feeling down, or it may inspire you. I think it really depends on your personal beliefs and views. If you get depressed easily, I wouldn't recommend this book, but if you're looking for an honest look at life, give it a read.
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