Children’s Library Assistant Polly Hopkins recommends Walking with Peety: The Dog Who Saved my Life by Eric O’Grey.
There are few things that intrigue me more than dogs. I am just indelibly fascinated with them. I’m also fortunate enough to work with them almost daily. When my colleague, Kyla, recommended the book Walking with Peety in her recent newsletter article about dogs, I checked it out. I was not disappointed.
The story is an autobiographical account of the author’s remarkable transformation from being a severely obese and despondent man to a fit and flourishing individual.
O’Grey tells the story of how Peety, a sweet middle-aged mutt he was encouraged to adopt, sets him on a new path to freedom. Peety was also in poor physical and emotional health, and together they transitioned from merely existing to thriving by walking and altering their diets. The results unfolded gradually but were totally evident and worthwhile to O’Grey and those around him. He details his experiences with career swaps, relationships, the development of his cooking skills, home renovations, drug abuse …
… and Peety stands by, supports, and inspires him through it all.
This book resonated with me in multiple profound ways. I too grapple with addictive tendencies and was enthralled with the author’s commitment to change. It is an amazing testament to the notion that we can absolutely accomplish just about anything we set our minds to. It’s a genuinely captivating and heartwarming tale, and pretty easy reading. I’m also convinced it could potentially turn a non-dog lover into someone like me. Shout out to Kyla for the awesome recommendation!
