Book description
The hilarious and heartfelt chronicle of a woman learning the secrets of love, health, and happiness from some very surprising teachers: her dogs.
Julie Klam was thirty, single, and working as a part-time clerk in an insurance company, wondering if she would ever meet the man she could spend the…
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1 author picked You Had Me at Woof as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This was an adorable and touching read. A few spots made me cry, so beware if you're a dog lover like me. But inspiring overall.
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