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The Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People
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Grab a cold one, pull up a seat, and settle in to have a good visit with Rick Bragg. He's here to tell you about his "terrible dog" Speck. Anyone who has ever had a beloved pet will relate to his tale.
Bragg, in remission from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, while also suffering with heart and kidney failure, chronic pneumonia, diabetes and depression, returns home to live in his mother's basement. Out on the ridge he watches a long-haired stray over a period of time. At some point he approaches the starving, one-eyed, badly injured dog and brings him home.
Speck's grand adventures include trying to herd a mule and a pair of donkeys, dogfights, catfights, attempting to pick up a cottonmouth, and trying to herd a truck. Despite the injuries he incurs, Speck lives with verve and confidence and joy and hauls Bragg right along with him.
Interwoven with Speck's exploits are tales of Bragg, his mother, and his older brother Sam. I appreciate a few updates since Bragg's earlier memoir All Over But the Shoutin '.
Vividly told, these anecdotes are suffused with wit and humor. Pick up your copy of The Speckled Beauty to enjoy Bragg's tale of love and loyalty and finding one's way.
Publication 2021
Bragg, in remission from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, while also suffering with heart and kidney failure, chronic pneumonia, diabetes and depression, returns home to live in his mother's basement. Out on the ridge he watches a long-haired stray over a period of time. At some point he approaches the starving, one-eyed, badly injured dog and brings him home.
Speck's grand adventures include trying to herd a mule and a pair of donkeys, dogfights, catfights, attempting to pick up a cottonmouth, and trying to herd a truck. Despite the injuries he incurs, Speck lives with verve and confidence and joy and hauls Bragg right along with him.
Interwoven with Speck's exploits are tales of Bragg, his mother, and his older brother Sam. I appreciate a few updates since Bragg's earlier memoir All Over But the Shoutin '.
Vividly told, these anecdotes are suffused with wit and humor. Pick up your copy of The Speckled Beauty to enjoy Bragg's tale of love and loyalty and finding one's way.
Publication 2021
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I haven't read him yet and I need to change that. Great review!
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K wrote: "I haven't read him yet and I need to change that. Great review!"K, I have read 3 of his books now and will eventually read the others. I am a fan.
Lovely review, Lisa. Everyone needs a Speck in their lives!
Jen CANADA wrote: "Lovely review, Lisa. Everyone needs a Speck in their lives!"I confess to enjoying hearing the tales of Speck while greatly appreciating that he lives in someone else's house.
Lisa, I so enjoyed reading your review and I think Speck is a wonderful and fun addition to his family!! One to add to my list for sure, thanks!
I remember a couple of friend's reviews for this book, but didn't recall all that Bragg was going through at the time. Two souls who needed each other at the right time it seems. I'm one of those who like dogs, so would like to read it sometime.
Lesle wrote: "Lisa, I so enjoyed reading your review and I think Speck is a wonderful and fun addition to his family!! One to add to my list for sure, thanks!"Lesley this one is both melancholy and joyful and a darned good read! Enjoy when you get to it.
Ron wrote: "I remember a couple of friend's reviews for this book, but didn't recall all that Bragg was going through at the time. Two souls who needed each other at the right time it seems. I'm one of those w..."Their two stories seem to parallel each other; it's debatable who rescued who in this case. Definitely worth your time, Ron, when you can fit it in.
This is such a fun review Lisa! I adored this book!
Lori wrote: "This is such a fun review Lisa! I adored this book!"Thank you, Lori. What's not to love?
Wonderful review, Lisa! Rick Bragg has entertained me before. It seems I should pay him a visit again :)
Candi wrote: "Wonderful review, Lisa! Rick Bragg has entertained me before. It seems I should pay him a visit again :)"When the time is right, you'll get to it. 😊
If you love dogs and love Rick Bragg's tales of family, this one is golden. Great review and recap.
Debbie wrote: "Incredibly lovely review, Lisa! 💖"Thank you, Debbie; it's a lovely read.
Diane wrote: "If you love dogs and love Rick Bragg's tales of family, this one is golden. Great review and recap."Thank you, Diane. It is indeed, a golden book.
Lovely review, Lisa. This sounds like a heartwarming memoir. A dog is family.
Laysee wrote: "Lovely review, Lisa. This sounds like a heartwarming memoir. A dog is family."Laysee, I loved watching these two, Bragg and Speck, taking this journey together.
Lisa, I hope you have a Speck of your own.Rick Bragg is such an extraordinary person. Thanks for your review.
Fran wrote: "Lisa, I hope you have a Speck of your own.Rick Bragg is such an extraordinary person. Thanks for your review."
We are pet free since we down-sized and have agreed to remain so for the time being. Our daughters have enough to fill the need with 3 dogs and 3 cats between the two of them.
Justin, is your dog anything like Speck?
