Buddy

Brian McGrory thought he had it all figured out: a great job a condo in Back Bay and his beloved golden retriever Harry by his side. But after Harrys death McGrory''s life as a bachelor takes quite the turn. He falls in love with Harrys veterinarian Pam and leaves the city for life in the suburbs with Pams family and their two dogs two cats two rabbits and Buddythe self-assured family rooster who hates Brians guts.These things never go as easily as they should. The commute is long the kids were wary and Buddy was constantly poised to attack. But rather than accept defeat Brian eventually sees that Buddy shares the kind of extraordinary relationship with Pam and the girls that he wants for himself. Funnily enough its the roosters tenacious devotion to the family that encourages a change in Brians perspective and before long the archenemy becomes his inspiration helping Brian evolve into a true family manWith luminous writing and expert comic timing McGrory brings to life a classic story of love acceptance and change as one mans nemesis becomes his madcap mentor. Now with Extra Libris material including a readers guide and bonus content