Essentially, this book is an autobiographical love letter about a man and his dog. John Grogan is a journalist and life-long writer and it shows in his tight prose and wit. Grogan beautifully counterweights Marley's goofier moments with personal hardships in his own family. This book reads a bit like a Rembrandt portrait – utilizing colors both light and dark, some gentle and others severe, to create an image that is wonderfully human.
