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    To Dance With the White Dog
    To Dance With the White Dog
    To Dance With the White Dog
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    To Dance With the White Dog

    Written by Terry Kay

    Narrated by Terry Kay

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    A moving story of love, grief, and coming to terms with death. The story of elderly Sam Peek, who is still mourning the death of his beloved wife when a mysterious white dog appears, seen only by him.

    Real dog or phantom, White Dog soothes Sam's grief, brings him closer to his family and reconciles him with his own mortality.

    A Peachtree Publishers audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeachtree Publishers
    Release dateOct 2, 2014
    ISBN9781561458585
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    Terry Kay

    Terry Kay's novels include Taking Lottie Home, The Runaway, Shadow Song, and the now-classic To Dance with the White Dog, twice nominated for the American Booksellers Book of the Year Award, and winner of the Southeastern Library Association Book of the Year Award. Terry Kay has been married for 44 years and has four children and seven grandchildren. He lives in Athens, Georgia.

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    • 5/5
      A great book but it might bring a tear to your eye. The movie is playing free on Youttube, I haven't had the fortitude to watch it yet.
    • 5/5
      I first read this book when I was in college. At the time, this beautiful, tear-jerking story became one of my favorites. Almost 18 years later, I feel the same way. This story of grief, loss, love, and healing holds even deeper meaning for me now. This is a book I will keep in my collection -- to read over and over.
    • 4/5
      A charming story of a couple, Sam and Cora who were married for 57 years when the Cora suddenly died. Shortly after her death, a white dog appeared. White Dog did not reveal itself to others immediately or frequently, causing some to doubt Sam's sanity. However, White Dog comforted Sam and helped him to make the transition to life without Cora. When White Dog disappeared, Sam shortly followed her.
    • 4/5
      A charming story of a couple, Sam and Cora who were married for 57 years when the Cora suddenly died. Shortly after her death, a white dog appeared. White Dog did not reveal itself to others immediately or frequently, causing some to doubt Sam's sanity. However, White Dog comforted Sam and helped him to make the transition to life without Cora. When White Dog disappeared, Sam shortly followed her.
    • 5/5
      Such a beautiful, sweetly sad book. I'm so glad I read it.
    • 4/5
      Terry Kay is quite a storyteller. He can write a love story like no other. His disclaimer at the end: "And there was a White Dog.... I do not mean to offend the truth. I only wish to celebrate its spirit." And celebrate he does. Very, very good read.
    • 4/5
      A sweet but not maudlin story of a man whose wife dies...then a white dog enters his life.
    • 5/5
      Yep, this is a true story (although names have changed, numbers of children, and other facts). With such alternations, the writer only meant to celebrate its spirit. And that he has done . . . and a fantastic job, I must add. ‘Tis a story that is heartbreaking as well as heartfelt. Anytime one has lost a loved one our emotions weep with pain. This author has done a tremendous job in setting characterization and scenes. His skill of writing shines through his words on the pages.If one has been through the journey, it’s easy to take this story and press it against their heart . . . simply because losses can be so Dearing and meaningful. It was so wonderful to read the inside pages of Sam’s diary that he kept on a daily basis. That too made it even more meaningful.I’ve walked the journey so it was rather easy to embrace its message. And there is nothing more so heartbreaking! So whether you’ve been there or know someone who has walked the journey, this is a book you’d want to read and share with others. Author, Kay thanks so much for letting us (readers) inside your personal journey.If you’ve looked at the reviews, it doesn’t amaze me the number of people that have read this book. Truly, it’s one to cherish!
    • 3/5
      Very sweet! I also really liked the movie -- a real tear-jerker!
    • 5/5
      What a beautiful book! Was briefly tempted to reduce my rating to 4 1/2 stars because of the last paragraph (why oh why, did that survive past the editors?), but that would have been immensely unfair...and it doesn't distract anything at all, to be honest. Just annoying that the only not-pitch-perfect paragraph had to be the last one!
    • 5/5
      A charming story, told directly, and simply, of an old man adjusting to the loss of his wife, and his friends, one by one; and, the slow saying good bye to his farm, and his family. Not a depressing book at all. Charming. And life affirming. I do recommend it to those who enjoy good story telling. And the loving of the dog was very sweet. Spoiler: the old man dies, not the dog.
    • 4/5
      Sam Peek is 80 and lives in rural Georgia. He has just lost his wife Cora after being married 57 years, and can't gather himself. Then a strikingly white dog appears near his house and befriends him, although it avoids everyone else. Many of Sam's 7 children live nearby, and they worry about him, concerned that the to-them invisible dog is a sign of some kind of dementia. Particularly when Sam starts talking about the dog putting its paws up on his walker and dancing with him. Sam's onto his children's concern, and enjoys putting them on about it. There's a great scene where two of his daughters sneak up to the house at night in commando gear with blackened faces, trying to either see the dog or prove its non-existence.Others start seeing the dog, and it accompanies him on a perilous journey (Sam doesn't drive well) to a class reunion. He loses his way, but his ability to attract kindness helps to some degree. "Maybe the lesson the Lord had intended for him to learn was in the white dog.... Maybe the dog was like the whale in the Jonah story, or like the lions with Daniel, or the doves of Noah's ark. Maybe the dog was the message and Sam Peek only the messenger." The book celebrates our being alive. It's funny and sad, and authentic about family relationships, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Four stars.
    • 5/5
      What a delightful book. Sam Peek suddenly lost his wife of 57 years, leaving him with fretful, worrisome children who mean the best, but at times get in the way of how Sam wants to live his remaining years.While driving his rickety, dilapidated truck down the country roads near his house, he notices a bright white dog frolicking in the field. Slowly, he gains the trust of the older dog and the two become soul mates. Sam's children believe he is getting daffy because while he talks of the marvel of the white dog, only Sam can see him. Gradually they can notice the dog, but not with the wonderment of Sam.This is a lovely tale of loss and of gain, of sorrow and joy, of adjusting to becoming older and of the time spent reminiscing wonderful memories.Found on the library book sale table for .25, this is the best buy of the year.Five Stars!
    • 4/5
      A gentle short novel which follows the final years of an elderly widower in rural Georgia. Told almost entirely from the old man's point of view, he and his family grapple with his wish to remain independent, with the children constantly checking on (and annoying) him and worrying among themselves over each detail of his activities. Meanwhile, Sam adopts a stray dog which others think may be imaginary, putters around his arbor with his walker, and makes plans to sneak away for a 60-year class reunion. With humor and compassion, the author has fictionalized details from his own parents' lives, and anyone who has (or is) an elderly family member will recognize the truths so fondly laid out. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      The story of an elderly woman who revises her past with the only company of her faithful dog... I cried so much !
    • 5/5
      A touching story. It sounded silly when I started, but ended up being a great read. It just made me feel good all over (except for when I cried).
    • 5/5
      I first read this book when I was in college. At the time, this beautiful, tear-jerking story became one of my favorites. Almost 18 years later, I feel the same way. This story of grief, loss, love, and healing holds even deeper meaning for me now. This is a book I will keep in my collection -- to read over and over.
    • 2/5
      A beautiful novel in all its simplicity. A timeless love story that will break your heart and comfort you at the same time. Often overlooked and underrated... this book is a gem.
    • 5/5
      Well, this book is one of the best written books I've read. I was heartbroken and heartwarmed from beginning to end. The story is about a man dealing with the grief of losing his wife, his struggles of aging and the way he and his children cope. It doesn't sound that great, but I couldn't put it down. It hit close to home as I thought about my own grandfather, his grief over losing his wife and dealing with his age (99).