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I loved Following Atticus (same author), but was reluctant to give this one a chance because I knew it was a tear-jerker. I figured since I just lost one of my dogs to a brain tumor and I'd be crying anyway that now was the time to read it. I have mixed feelings. Ryan's writing is beautiful and eloquent. I didn't find the story inspiring or uplifting like many other readers, but maybe my reading was clouded by grief. I'm glad I read it.

Came across this book a while back (TBR, of course), & it sounds right up my bookshelf. Written by the NY Times bestseller of Following Atticus, it's a story of a rescue dog. #sellmeacoat #winterwonderland
From the back cover blurb - "To the right, a tiny red coat with a thick white collar dangles from a hook. It looks a lot like Christmas & is just about the right size for an elf. There is a bit of magic in it. Of this I have no doubt. ?

Touching, honest, and beautifully written. Tom Ryan has done it again, bringing us the story of a geriatric dog he saved from a miserable last few days in a kill shelter. William was feisty and untrusting, but proved himself able to love and be loved. What a gift this book is.