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Lessons From Lucy
Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog | Dave Barry
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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy. Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From Make New Friends (an unfortunate fail when he cant overcome his dislike for mankind) to Dont Stop Having Fun (validating his longtime membership in a marching unit that performs in paradesand even Obamas inauguration), Dave navigates his later years with good humor and grace. Lucy teaches Dave how to live in the present, how to let go of daily grievances, and how to feel good in your own skin. The lessons are drawn from Daves routine humiliations and stream-of-consciousness accounts of the absurdities of daily life, which will leave you heaving with laughter and recognition. Laugh-out-loud hilarious, whether hes trying to Pay Attention to the People You Love (even when your brain is not listening) or deciding to Let Go of Your Anger, Dave Barrys Lessons From Lucy is a witty and wise guide to joyous living.
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kimba7
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I feel so much better about being a little older after listening to this. I laughed out loud and teared up a little.

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KathyWheeler
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I really enjoyed Dave Barry‘s narration of his funny and, in places, moving book.

On clams, oysters, and scallops: “phlegm of the sea.”
On cats and morals: “Cats have the morality of Hannibal Lecter.”

#bookfitnesschallenge results
Walking = 1.07 miles

#bfc #audiowalk @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 You‘re making excellent progress. 5y
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Jen2
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Pickpick

So sweet!

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KathyWheeler
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I needed something light today, so I went with Dave Barry.

#bookfitnesschallenge week 4 checkin

Walking = 14.39 miles
Swimming = 2.28 miles
Audiobooks finished = 3

Forgot weight training again. 😞

#bfc #audiowalk @wanderinglynn

BookwormAHN Great job 👏🏻 5y
TheSpineView 👍👍Keep it up! 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 You‘re doing great! 5y
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Samplergal
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I started this yesterday and almost got 75% through it. I‘ve always loved Dave Barry and this one doesn‘t disappoint. Aging Barry and aging Lucy, his dog. If you like Dave Barry you will enjoy this one.

Elizabeth2 My hubby and I used to read his syndicated column in the newspaper together every weekend. I read his novel Tricky Business years ago. I‘ll have to check this one out. 7y
KathyWheeler My favorite columns of his are about when he did the bad song survey. They are truly lol funny. He did a book, Dave Barry‘s Book of Bad Songs; unfortunately it was far too short — 94 pages. 7y
Samplergal @Elizabeth2 I had gotten away from reading him and I don‘t know why. He‘s pretty funny. I‘ve read a few of him books, and when I saw this ARC, I requested it. You‘ll enjoy it. 7y
Samplergal @KathyWheeler He talks some about the band he was in with all the other writers. You will enjoy this one. 7y
KathyWheeler @Samplergal I am looking forward to it. 7y
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