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Review
Brian McGrory has been a writer and an editor for the Boston Globe since 1989 and received both the prestigious Scripps Howard and Sigma Delta Chi awards. It is not the kind of man you would expect an animal story from. Buddy is far from a love story though. You see, Brian hated the bird, so much he wanted to get rid of him on every occasion he got. He just couldn't stand that his family was going all mellow over the bird: they made him birthday cake, kept him in the sofa for a television show, built him a tree house, and generally were the rooster's slave. Turned out though that the rooster could teach him a few lessons - about becoming a leader, being happy with what you got and doing all that you can to be with one family. It sounds mellow, but it isn't. McGrory tackles Buddy with humor, intelligence and honesty. The result is a touching story that will make you laugh, cry and think all at once.
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81 comments:
Woof! Woof! We want to enter your giveaway. It's an interesting story and for sure humorous. LOVE the book cover. If we win for sure will do our own book review. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
I'd love to win the book, because it looks very humorous. :o)
I just saw "Buddy: How A Rooster Made Me A Man" in Barnes & Noble the other day!! I hope Santa makes sure I win!! LOL
Wow...It sounds like a great book and funny too! Nice read for over the holidays.
Maggie
I would love to win it because it is a true story. I need a break from all the fantasy I have been reading. It really sounds like a comfy read, something to curl up in my sofa and read. Hehe.
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The book sounds great and seems to have a good moral to the story. I will have to check it out.
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I want it because of your description...sounds like a good read!
Love that cover photo. I have a rooster myself. The most adorable animals I know.
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You got me at animals. I love stories with animals. :)
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We would like to win this book because we have a rooster named Nigel. And, because it looks like a book we'd really like to read!
I feel like Scrooge this year. I would love to win the book to help me remember the good things in life: animals, friendship, love and Christmas.
I need a cry and a laugh. What better to help me through the end of the world!
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I didn't know this book and it sounds great! And as the end of the world approaches (!) we all need to remind that a bit of love in our lives make everything worth living. I'd love to read about it!
ID like to win it because we are a farm family and this looks good
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I haven't read an animal story since I finished Marley, but the idea of reading about a pet rooster does make me giggle.
That sounds like a great book, and a perfect read for the holidays! We never can get enough of animals and friendship, either. :)
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I want to win this book because it sounds like a good read! :)
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I would like the rooster book.
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See, "Buddy: How A Rooster Made Me A Family Man" wouldn't be a book I would normally read. But after this review, I want to. It sounds ridiculous, but in a good way! I'll add it to my (quite extensive) list.
This book sounds so absorbing. I can’t wait to get sucked into it!
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Ahahahaha this book sounds hilarious! I have never heard of a rooster changing a man's life, and while this isn't my usual kind of book, I kinda want to read it now!
I want the book because it sounds brilliant and I have a rooster myself! :D
I absolutely love Christmas-themed books! Especially when they involve animals! I just finished one about a puppy. This one looks like a must-read to me. marthalynn16 at gmail
Sounds like a great read -- I could use a new book!!!
It looks like a funny story and I love the title.
It's looks likes a story that sums up the entirety of living. :))
Why I want to win this book? Because I simply must have a book with such a title and cover on my bookshelf---it looks and sounds awesome.
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I would like to win this book because I think my husband would like it!
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It sounds like an interesting read - especially for my husband!
I LOVE stories involving animals, and I'm interested to see exactly what the book is about!
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Looks like an enjoyable read..
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I would like to win to share this book with my husband.
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Sounds like a great read, and a unique story! Amazing what animals can teach us...
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Sounds like a good book. Enter me.
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Enter me please... sounds like a wonderful book to read.
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Enjoyed reading the review on this blog. I am very fond of my rooster Willie. Never been that fond of cats and dogs. Would like reading the book.
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I liked your review. I love how light hearted it is. The story seems interesting and unique. I would love the chance to read it.
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I'd like to win this because I love animal stories!
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I've never heard about the book before and it sounds interesting so I would like to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!
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This book sounds wonderful and I would love to have an autographed copy to read.
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I would love to win because I am a huge animal lover, and the book seems really interesting.
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I'd love to win the book, because it sounds humurous. :o)
This looks like an interesting book and I love to read.
Wow...It sounds like a great book and funny too!
I love animals! Please enter me!
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Andrea
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my sister loves to read so I thought she might like it (bethmarhefka@hotmail.com)
I love animal books! Thanks for the chance to win!
Amy
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I would love to win this for my little brother!
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i would love to win this because it sounds like a wonderful book! thanks for the chance!
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I would love to win this book because I raise chickens.
i would love to win this book because it sounds good
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I would like to win because I love all animals and I can not get a rooster where I live and want to know how it is to have one.
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