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For Paul Gustavson, a hack writer for the wildly popular For Morons series, life is a succession of obstacles. His wife has left him, his father has suffered a debilitating stroke, his girlfriend is dating another man, he has impotency issues, and his overachieving brother invested his parents' money in stocks that tanked. Still, Paul has his friends at Bay State bar, a steady line of cocktails, and a new pair of running shoes (he’s promised himself to get in shape). And then there’s Stella, the one constant in his life, who gives him sage advice, doesn’t judge him, and gives him unconditional love. However, Stella won’t accompany Paul into his favorite dive bar. "I'll roll on dead carp, I'll even eat cat turds, but that place grosses me out." Stella, you see, is Paul's aging Lab-shepherd mix, and she knows Paul better than he knows himself.

In I Thought You Were Dead, author Pete Nelson delivers a novel that is all at once heartwarming, heartbreaking, and heart-wrenchingly funny. Most of all, it’s a story that proves that when a good dog is by your side—especially one with whom you can have an engaging conversation—life can be full of surprises. ... Read more

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heartwarming
I was afraid to read this book-always cry when a beloved dog dies-sure enough, I cried.
Loved Stella-hugged my dog all afternoon after I finished the book. Liked the story, The characters were not too well defined, however, (except for beautiful Srella) but was not sorry I bought the book. A good read!

Touching, funny, witty.Wish the ending didn't fall flat.
I picked up this book at the local library and was quickly engrossed in the story.Paul's dialogues with Stella, his half-Shepard half-Lab mix breed are laugh-out-funny.Thoughtful and quick-witted, Stella is the star of the story.The other characters are memorable, too.They feel truly authentic in their human complexity.Like Paul, who is insecure and anxious, but is selfless, loving, caring, funny, and brave at the same time.Or his father, who, ironically, opens up to Paul and the rest of his children only after having a stroke which leaves him unable to move or speak.Even the secondary characters, whether it's Paul's ex-wife or his drinking buddies whose lives we only catch a glimpse of feel real and engaging.Unfortunately, the book fizzles once Stella is no longer around and Paul quits drinking.And the picture-perfect, feel-good ending made me feel cheated.Still, it was a worthy read.

I Thought You Were Dead
I suppose you know that I am a dog lover and have a little white Maltese (at least part maltese, heis secretive about the other half, he is more of a person than some other strange breed). Anyway, I was intrigued with the book because of the title.It was not a disappointment, in fact after my continuous remarks my friends invited me to read some of my favorite portions.There were some laugh out loud passages but some that left me with teary eyes (and an armful of Happy).
I would recommend this book to all dog lovers and a few closeted ones.

Omega Man
A good story to me is about the main character's uphill battles.What I focused on were Paul's battles with alcoholism, sexual impotence, and with his so-called perfect, monied, successful older brother, Carl.Paul's lack of knowledge and social skills are typical of the kind of hero I pull for.One of my favorite books is Ordinary People because Conrad Jarrett,like Holden Caulfield, has suffered so many severe emotional setbacks.Paul is older, but he feels that he's at the bottom of the pecking order, the "omega dog," who constantly appears to be a failure in the eyes of everyone except an open-hearted, open-minded woman named Tamsen, who sees his soft side and is attracted by his kindness.This is a very traditional "romance," in which the two lovers have to fight their way through every psychological and physical obstacle imaginable.

What may eventually connect them is their somewhat similar backgrounds, since Paul's father and Tamsen's mother are both successful teachers.That doesn't sound like a very strong bond, but they both admire their parents' profession, which tells you about the value system they share.Money and social prestige are not their ultimate goals.They value compassion.

Some critics are emphsizing that this is a story about dogs.Maybe, the connection to dogs is simply that dogs are extremely sensitive, and Paul is an extremely sensitive person.Beyond that I think the analysis of dogs should stop, and one should analyze Paul sans dogs.

Paul is troubled by his childhood like most of us.His only escape from his "perfect" family is through becoming the rebel.He's the black sheep who fights for his personal identity by defying conventions.Perhaps he feels shamed by his perfect, loving family.He listens to the beat of a different drummer like so many rebels.But he is not a radical extremist who would destroy lives.At the core he is as "middle class" as the rest of us.He seeks a life that is productive, that of a writer, even though writers like all artists are considered outcasts and useless.

Tamsen also values success in the corporate world, and she wants to climb the social ladder by marrying a medical doctor, Stephen.After her own difficult psychological struggles to do the right thing for herself, she make her choice.Hopefully, it's the one that readers will think is right for her.

So, please don't try to convince me that this is a story about Stella, Paul's dog.It's really a story about characters and families in conflict andhow those conflicts are eventually resolved.

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I Thought You Were Dead; Pete Nelson
(a WONDERFUL audio book experience)

Paul Gustavson's life seems to be going in the wrong direction. Paul's a writer of the "For Morons" series; his wife has divorced him, his girlfriend is seeing someone else, his sex life has more downs than ups due to recent impotence problems, and his father has suffered a serious stroke.

Depressed, he eats too much junk food, is getting seriously out of shape, drinks a little too much, and spends a little too much time in a dirty, smelly bar called The Bay State, located in western Massachusetts. Even his dog Stella thinks this bar is too dirty and smelly to spend time in.

You see Stella, is Paul's aging Lab and Shepard mix dog; she is wise beyond her years, and has a masterful vocabulary.A dog with amazing insight and sensitivity, Paul's furry therapist of sorts, discusses issues about, relationships, life, death, and whether dogs are smarter than wolves.Stella's insight, is exactly what Paul needs when he is feeling lonely, unloved and depressed.And, it is Stella that causes Paul to get his life back on track, and to sort out his life and mend his relationships with his father, brother and find joy in life once again.

MY THOUGHTS - Josh Clark is the most amazing reader. Your heart will melt as you listen to Stella's calming dog voice. It is pitch-perfect, and it is the banter between Paul and Stella that makes this book so special.I think this book would be good if you chose to read the print version, but if you enjoy audio books -- seek this one out.Dog lover or not, it is a story to be enjoyed -- funny, touching, heartfelt and memorable. DON'T MISS IT! ... Read more

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I was very satiafied with the book.
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