I have just read one of the best family books that I have ever seen on owning a dog–the joys, the issues, the responsibilities, the obligations, the emergencies, and the decisions involved. It covers the entire life of Max, an Airedale Terrier who was adopted by Robin and her husband, from the time he was surrendered to a shelter when he was seven months old to the time he was helped to pass at the end of his life. And the story is told in the most down-to-earth, sensitive, loving writing you can imagine. Children and adults will love this storybook.

All 20 of the maxims and stories are as well thought out as the first. Through these maxims, you learn about Max, but more importantly, every reader of every age learns important life lessons in the context of caring for a dog and relating to a dog.

I heartily recommend this book to everyone, and especially to families with children and grandchildren. The story is well written and charmingly illustrated. Max comes alive through the words and pictures, and the lessons learned are unforgettable.

Joyce Miller
Dog issue researcher, writer & teacher, former Airedale Terrier breeder
 AKC Canine Ambassador and an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator http://dearjubilee.com