When Abigail Thomas's husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Subject to rages, terrors, and hallucinations, he must live the rest of his life in an institution. He has no memory of what he did the hour, the day, the year before. This tragedy is the ground on which Abigail had to build a new life. How she built that life is a story of great courage and great change, of moving to a small country town, of a new family composed of three dogs, knitting, and friendship, of facing down guilt and discovering gratitude. It is also about her relationship with Rich, a man who lives in the eternal present, and the eerie poetry of his often uncanny perceptions. This wise, plainspoken, beautiful book enacts the truth Abigail discovered in the five years since the accident: You might not find meaning in disaster, but you might, with effort, make something useful of it.
(09/01/2006)
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Sad, sweet and wonderful.:
"A Three Dog Life" by Abigail Thomas is a wonderful telling of one woman's struggle to deal with life after her husband's life altering accident. Thomas pulls us into her life and her mind as we venture through all the changes with her. The book is written so conversationally that the reader can't help but feel as if the author is a close friend and one we care strongly about. While there are struggles and sadness in the book, the tone doesn't become heavy or depressing. Thomas manages to keep it upbeat so... more info
Made me feel all warm and fuzzy:
I really enjoyed this one. It was relaxed, easy reading, easily devoured in one sitting. I found myself in tears throughout the book, starting very early on in the story. The realistic and candid way in which the story was told made me want to hug both my significant other and my dog. It made me want to be the kind of person who is brave enough to continue to find joy in life while at the same time being there for her loved one in the most difficult of situations. I probably will not re-read this one,... more info
A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas is a delightful book:
This book is a must read especially for anyone who has been or is going through an unexpected life changing event. It is about courage, flexibility, acceptance, and finding the positive aspects of life's difficult situations. It is written in a wonderful style that doesn't leave the reader morose.
A Moveable Feast.:
What a moving and insightful novel. This is the type of book that you savor....re-reading sections, sentences to fully digest the thought. A friend has experience working with traumatic brain injuries and is going to recommend it to her group.
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