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Pack of Two
- The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs
- Narrated by: Hilary Swank
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
In Pack of Two, the author of the acclaimed best seller Drinking: A Love Story tackles a different sort of relationship. Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank (Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) guides us into the life of Caroline Knapp who, after losing both parents to cancer and breaking off a two-decade long relationship with alcohol in the span of one year, struggles - and succeeds - to redefine her world.
The unlikely solution to Knapp’s task was found in the form of a dog named Lucille. After 18 months of sobriety, she brought home an eight-week old puppy from a local animal shelter, a puppy that became a central force in her life. Knapp brings her fresh insight into emotional and psychological issues to the complicated terrain of human-animal relationships. Along with mining her own experience with Lucille, Knapp speaks to a variety of dog people - from owners to professionals - about this profoundly healing alliance.
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- VK
- 24-11-13
Very VERY Special
I tend to read a lot of quite shallow romantic novels because I find them relaxing so this book is very different from the norm for me but it was such a special book which will stay with me for a long time. I was extremely shocked to find out having finished the book that the author is sadly deceased. It portrays the relationships between people and dogs wonderfully and it is extremely informative and intriguing. A beautiful book. I think I will reread it in the future. It is extremely easy to read/ listen to. I think anyone who loves dogs will love this book.
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- J-P
- 17-06-15
Look elsewhere for puppy love!
Brilliantly narrated, profound and humane depiction of the power of the love for, and from, (wo)man's best friend!
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- DebH
- 20-07-15
Many poignant moments
Would you consider the audio edition of Pack of Two to be better than the print version?
I rate Hilary Swank as an actress and thought she read the book empathetically and with appreciation of the profound relationship we can have with a dog. I cannot comment on whether or not the audio edition could be considered to be 'better' than the print version. An odd question really, as I'm unlikely to both read the print version and listen to the audio version of the same book.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Pack of Two?
One of the most memorable moments in the book for me was the author's explanation relating to the "it's just a dog" comments from non-dog-owneres. In that, just as you cannot truly appreciate the strength of the relationship between parent and child until you become a parent, it is impossible to truly appreciate the same between a person and their dog until you have experienced it for yourself.
Have you listened to any of Hilary Swank’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I haven't listened to any other books performed by Hilary Swank.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
But for the love of a dog. . .
Any additional comments?
I feel that only dog lovers will enjoy this book and be able to appreciate that the dog 'saved' this lady. She was able to find something profoundly special in her life after a lot of heartache. It is so sad to have learned she has now passed away.
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