Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return the favor. "Just Gus" is about how much one dog did to make a dying woman ...
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Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return the favor. "Just Gus" is about how much one dog did to make a dying woman happy -- giving tireless love, comfort, and support. This extraordinary story shows how one dog brought joy and hope to a woman's last days.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Used-Very Good in Very Good jacket. McWitty Press, 2005, Hardcover, Very Good Condition, Very Good Dust Jacket. A book with minimal wear, with no tears present. All covers and pages are present and intact with no marks, except for previous owner's name.
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This is a simple, straight-on story of a dog rescued by a young woman who too soon finds out that she is dying. It is poignant and lovable at the same time tragic. Gus is great for her as she is great for Gus.
Irene
boomieboy
Aug 7, 2008
Very Sweet
This is a very well done "memoir". Not a fully fleshed out novel or even short story but as a pictorial its quite good.
pamela1717
May 5, 2008
Heart warming
Very sweet book that illustrates a great friendship between a dog and his owner. It definitely shows the effect of the power of love on those who may be lost in some sort of way. As a big dog lover I really liked the emphasis on pet rescue and as a member of the medical field I enjoyed the effect the attention given by an animal has on those who are ill. I frequently see this in the hospital when the therapy dogs are brought in to visit patients. I only gave it 3 stars simply because I thought it would be a novel and instead it was more in the style of a children's book (lots of photos with short paragraphs) yet made for adults and young adults. Can be read in about 15-20 minutes. The perfect type of read to take when you are waiting for an appointment.
