From Booklist
Adam March is a married father and successful businessman poised to become a CEO—that is, until the day his troubled past catches up with him. Soon Adam has lost his job, his family, and his house and is living in a lonely apartment working off his community-service sentence in a local men’s shelter. Adam’s story alternates with that of Chance, a former fighting pit bull who has escaped, lived on the streets, and is now back at the animal shelter. When circumstances require Adam to adopt and care for Chance, he comes to realize the joy and comfort of animal companionship. Adam’s and Chance’s tale is one of love, loyalty, and determination, as both fight to begin new lives and relationships.
Several times I was tempted to set this book aside because of some of the descriptions of events, especially in the chapters narrated by Chance, the dog. I hung in there, however, and am glad I did. This novel of responsibility, redemption, and love brought both tears and smiles.
Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware of giving your heart to a dog to tear. -Rudyard Kipling
Rating: 4.5/5 (Fiction Scale)
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