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A Big Little Life

a Memoir of a Joyful Dog
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Jan 30, 2024koholmes55 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I don't read Koontz, his other titles haven't interested me but a love a good dog memoir and this was one
Jun 18, 2023red_beetle_206 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Trixie, a golden retriever, came to live in the Koontz household when Dean and Gerda Koontz were in their early 50s. Trixie brought the devotion, love, and joy that only a dog can provide. This is a well written book about a beautiful…
Feb 27, 2020tjdickey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A well-written and joyous account of an extraordinary creature - after an injury that ended her career as a service dog, Trixie came to live with the Koontz family, and to transform all who met her.
Feb 08, 2019
If you are familiar with Dean Koontz's fiction titles, this is definitely a change of pace. A Big Little Life is the story of a 3-year-old rescue dog who came to live with the Koontz family. In this true account of his life with Trixie,…
Jun 18, 2015vv11 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Dean Koontz and his wife lived a quiet, happy life as a family of two for more than thirty years. Then in September 1998, Trixie Koontz, a three-year-old golden retriever, recently retired as a service dog with Canine Companions for…
Oct 16, 2014
Whether or not you have a dog you will immediately feel welcome in Dean Koontz’s memoir about Trixie, his golden retriever. Trixie is not just a cuddly retired service pooch who can issue a “sotto voce woof.” She is a genuine angel…
Oct 07, 2014BostonPL_JordanD rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog by Dean Koontz Read by: Anna/Copley Teen Room Originally posted to the Teen Blog on 7/16/2012. This is the story of Trixie Koontz, the beautiful, smart, funny, and generally awesome dog…
Jun 10, 2013abpainter rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The line editor must have been on holiday when this book was prepared for print! Some sentences have to be read two or three times to get the meaning. Something I found irritating was Koontz's tendency to go back and forth in Trixie's…
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Aug 21, 2011emerald2pac rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, heartwarming tear jerker for all dog lovers.
Aug 09, 2011myccl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a fantastic insight into the life of one of my all-time favourite authors and the special bond he and his wife shared with their beloved Trixie. She was an incredible dog, and as both a Koontz fan and dog-lover, this wonderful memoir…
May 31, 2011KrimsonAndClover rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Quickly became my favourite!
Jan 01, 2011kprimorac rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Dean Koontz can make you feel all the emotions he's feeling. If you've lived with pets of any kind in your home, you know exactly how he feels. Such a wonderful insight into just how much they really loved Trixie.
Aug 26, 2010Facchintr rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I've never read a Dean Koontz novel in my life, but this memoir of his lovely dog made me laugh AND cry. I am not a dog owner, but I want one like Trixie!
May 19, 2010Whisty rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Trixie's story and spirit will stay with you long after you finished reading the book. I had to re-read the entire book and then, re-read parts of it. Both the book and book CD are fantastic, a must read!
Feb 19, 2010anirtak18 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a terrific read. Funny, interesting and full of heart, this book made me feel as though I was watching the best movie ever. A must read!
Dec 06, 2009continuum01 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Trixie Koontz obviously meant a lot to Dean and Gerda. Re her name: "They told us we could change it and that she could quickly be taught to answer to a new name. But if it sounded more like a stripper than a dog, it sounded more like an…