| To Dance with the White Dog Contributor(s): Kay, Terry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561450022 ISBN-13: 9781561450022 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1990 Annotation: This brilliantly realized novel of life, loss, mystery and hope has garnered exceptional critical praise. An old man (whose wife of 57 years has died) and his mythic white dog teach a lasting lesson in love, hope and the importance of believing in yourself to his worried child. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Christian - General - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Family Life - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 90041752 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.26" W x 9.28" (0.96 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The beloved bestselling story of an elderly man mourning the death of his wife and the mysterious white dog who helps ease his grief. From author Terry Kay. "A deftly shaped and vivid book...a tender and bracing tale of an octogenarian fighting to live a connected and purposeful life." ―The New York Times "A hauntingly beautiful story about love, family and relationships...I found it all such a moving experience, a lovely enduring tribute to love." ―The Most Reverend Desmond M. Tutu "Terry Kay is a perfect writer for those who love to read. His prose contains music and passion and fire. His work is tender and heartbreaking and memorable." ―Pat Conroy, New York Times best-selling author The elderly Sam Peek is still mourning the death of his beloved wife when a mysterious white dog appears. Seen only by Sam, White Dog becomes a part of Sam's grief. Though it's unclear if White Dog is real or phantom, the creature eases Sam's sorrow, brings him closer to his family, and helps him reconcile with his own mortality. Bestselling author Terry Kay brings Northeast Georgia to life through his elegant prose, and the thought-provoking themes of family, love, and loss will make readers come back to this touching story again and again. Also an Emmy Award-winning Hallmark Hall of Fame movie starring Hume Cronyn and Academy Award-winner Jessica Tandy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kay, Terry: - Terry Kay is the author of numerous bestselling and award-winning novels, several of which have been made into television movies. He lives in Georgia. |