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By JOHN ZEAMAN
RRP: $29.99 Hamlyn
From the same agent who gave us Marley & Me comes the tale of an art critic duped into getting a dog by his children who begins a metaphysical journey discovering a new world on his doorstep.
This is a witty and thought-provoking exploration of the metaphysical aspects of the simple dog walk. Walking Pete (a standard poodle named after a ghostbuster) opens up the author to a different way of looking at the world. As he discovers more about his neighbourhood – its wild fringes, its natural wonders and the characters within it – so he becomes more aware of man's connections to his environment. Each chapter is a meditation of the wisdom derived from dogs and dog walking. John Zeaman's story of how he achieves a Thoreau-like natural harmony through the simple art of walking will lift your spirits and nourish your soul.
John Zeaman is a freelance art critic and the author of several books for children. He was thrice honoured by the Society of the Silurians, America's oldest press club, for his newspaper column on design.
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