Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog by Dave BarryMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rating: 4.5
This was my first Dave Barry book. I know he has a reputation of being a wonderful humorist and his books line the shelves of our 800s section in the library. So my expectations were set pretty high comparatively to other humorists I have read; Mindy Kaling, Jenny Lawson, B. J. Novak. I also knew that he was especially popular for the baby boomer generation. As a millennial myself, I was curious if his humor would be too specific for a different generation than myself. I was delighted to find that his humor was accessible to all ages (well maybe PG-13).
"Lessons from Lucy" was not the traditional humorist essay book. It was more aligned with the self-help genre but from the viewpoint of a beloved humorist. Dave Barry begins his book explaining his love for the dog species and the dogs he has "owned" in the past. Lucy, his current dog, spurred this book being she inspired him to be better in his life. Each lesson, as common sense as they might be, caused Barry to analyze his own life and ways he could improve. These lessons are ones that everyone could use reminding themselves from time to time. Filled with the many hijinks of Lucy and the dogs of Barry's past, any dog owner could relate to these scenarios and laugh out loud in agreement of just how wonderful and special these animals are in our lives.
Recommended for fans of Dave Barry (obviously), all dog lovers, fans of the self-help genre and really anyone looking for a feel good book. A fast and enjoyable read.
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