Publication Date: 3/8/22
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781629729909
Retail Price: $26.99
Page Count: 336
General Fiction
Cover illustration: Sheryl Dickert Smith/Shutterstock
Book design: © Shadow Mountain
Art Direction: Richard Erickson
Design: Cheryl Dickert Smith
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from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
A family’s old, beloved dog takes a final road trip to help his humans find forgiveness and healing.
Meg Gorton finds herself alone and lonely in Florida. Three years earlier, she had packed what she could fit into her sister’s car and asked her estranged husband, Gary, to take care of Moses, their beloved black Labrador. Things between Meg and Gary hadn’t been the same after the loss of their only daughter many years ago. Even after raising their grandson, Troy, it was clear that if Meg wanted a new beginning, she would have to do it alone.
Haunted by the tragedy of his daughter’s death, Gary is stuck in his life in Woodstock, Virginia. He still owns and drives the bus for their hometown minor league baseball team, and he still thinks about the day his wife drove away.
Everything changes when Meg contacts Gary with a request to bring Moses to visit her one last time before the old dog passes on. Gary is reluctant, but Troy thinks it’s an excellent idea. They could even travel together in Gary’s bus. Along the way, Gary takes a detour to visit Troy’s ex-girlfriend, Grace. Gary might not know how to fix things with his wife, but he knows he doesn’t want Troy to make the same mistakes he did.
Although Moses is just a dog, he’s very observant. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out they are going on to see Meg. He knows he’s an old dog and that his time is near, but he also knows his family needs his help.
Even the Dog Knows is a novel that will take readers on a thousand-mile journey to find forgiveness, understanding, healing, and the meaning of true and lasting love.
My Review
Yes, he's done it again. Author Jason Wright has written a book that hits you straight in the heart and makes you feel all of the feels. With dynamic, flawed characters that come alive, stay with you, and feel like old friends at the end of the book. I seriously had a hard time putting this novel down.
So many themes run through this book that at least one of them will be relatable to all readers. I know many truly touched me, such as forgiving, finally allowing yourself to grieve, letting the past go, and learning to love without any demands. Each character in this book, even the dog Moses, had things to learn, ponder on, and accept. Gary and Meg had been through a lot, especially after the death of their only child, Mallorie. Having raised their grandson Troy as their own, their lives became lost in the everyday shuffle. There was so much regret in their hearts for various reasons.
I loved the road trip on the old baseball bus. The interactions and dialogue in every chapter were humorous at times and brought me to tears in the next chapter. Gary seemed to have a way that drew people around him, even with his gruff exterior. Troy was happy to be back with his family but was unsettled as he tried running away from his past. Moses the dog, just wanted all of his people back together as one big happy family. Meg is searching for healing in her life as her golden years pass by. Every character is searching and finds their own path to healing and peace. Even The Dog Knows is an excellent read that should be read by one and all.
Meet Author Jason F. Wright
JASON F. WRIGHT is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author. He is also the host of the popular podcast Wright Where You Are. He writes an occasional column, which as appeared in over one hundred newspapers, magazines and websites across the United States including the Washington Times, the Northern Virginia Daily, the Chicago Tribune, the Deseret News, Forbes, CNN.com, FoxNews.com and others.
Jason grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, but has also lived in Germany, Illinois, Brazil, Oregon, and Utah. In 2007, while researching Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for a novel, Jason fell so in love with the area that he moved his family to Woodstock. He is married to Kodi Erekson Wright. They have two girls and two boys they love, and two grandchildren they love even more.
To invite Jason to your book club, school, church, conference or another event, connect online: jasonfwright.com, facebook.com/jfwbooks, Instagram.com/jasonfwright.
You can also reach Jason through a handwritten letter: PO Box 669, Woodstock, VA 22664. He answers—eventually!—every single one.
For author interview requests, please contact Callie Hansen at chansen@shadowmountain.com
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Praise for Even The Dog Knows
Praise:
“Jason has gone back to his roots. Even the Dog Knows is a compelling relationships story of secrets and second chances, hurt and healing, doubts, and detours. But above all this fast-paced road trip journey is about what matters most—family.”
—Glenn Beck, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host and Founder TheBlaze.com
"Outstanding and brilliant. This heartfelt story is packed with laughter and tears and takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime, reminding us of the most important things in life. Sure to be an instant classic that cries out for repeated binge reading."
—Rebecca Connolly, author of A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice
"Jason Wright's new masterpiece is an example of how family, love, and friendship can save us in times of great woe and trouble. EVEN THE DOG KNOWS delivers twists and turns within a heartfelt tale that teaches us how to work through our most harrowing times. Here's the quick takeaway—read it!"
—Herb Scribner, Deseret News
"Join a team of relatably flawed characters who will quickly feel like family along this hopeful journey of regret, reconciliation, and the chance to find beauty through grief and love through loss. As readers have come to expect from Jason F. Wright's novels, this latest tale, EVEN THE DOG KNOWS, keeps the curveballs coming until the very end."
—Josette Keelor, The Northern Virginia Daily
"Takes you on a literal road trip of a struggling family who’s dealing with heart-aching loss. Readers will become immersed in the lives of Gary and Meg, their grandson Troy, and their dog Moses who brings healing, second chances, and forgiveness to the family. A delightful and poignant read that will remain with you long after the final page.”
—Heather B. Moore, USA Today bestselling author
"Themes of forgiveness, faith, and grace make Even the Dog Knows a good addition to a robust inspiration-fiction collection."
—Booklist
"A series of mishaps and misadventures follows a motley crew as they travel to Gulf Breeze, Florida, aboard a baseball team bus. Meanwhile, in Gulf Breeze, the object of their journey has a few surprises to share which will make the destination meaningful and worthwhile."
—Gulf Breeze News
Very interesting. I liked the summary and the review.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It truly was a great book that I highly recommend!
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