The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood

So many Christophers!

This was a fun, quick read about a pig who, though no more intelligent or special or loveable than any other pig, reached out and touched so many people. Now, if only all these people could make the connection between this sweet, funny pig and the sweet, funny pig on their plate!

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So much fun!

I'm currently half-way through this book, which is so humorous. The antics and adventures of Christopher the pig are a hoot (especially the mention of him following people around until they give up their beer!). As a vegetarian, I couldn't fathom eating bacon EVER, but for those who are not, you may very well become one after reading this book.

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This delightful writer touches the hearts of animal lovers.

This was a sweet, delightful book. The author, Sy Montgomery, has a way with words that make you feel like a part of her family. She has the ability to make you feel like the pig is your friend and the friend of anyone that comes to visit. She opens your eyes to the affects the pig has on people in the small town and around the world.

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The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery

Hysterical, serious, touching. This book contains not only the story of the pig, but a good bit of fascinating autobiography. There is a a group study at the back. Could not put it down.

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This book isn't about just a pig.....

This is a touching and heartwarming story. You will feel a whole range of emotion while reading this. Animals are sometimes dismissed as stupid, useless etc. But, they have so much to teach us, if we would just listen. This book helped me to listen more.

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Good Good Book

Anybody who is an animal lover will enjoy this. I laughed and cried. Highly reccomended.

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Swine and Roses

This book is 'pigtasic'. I loved it from beginning to end. My only wish is that I could have lived next to Sy and Howard and their 'family.' Christopher Hogwood has touched the lives of many through the wonderful writing of this memoir. Comedy, drama, small town life is all intertwined to deliver a truly heartwarming and heartbreaking book.

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An excellent book!

I loved this book and plan on bringing it to my next bookgroup meeting. Once I started it~ I couldn't put it down!

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One of the Few Books to Make Me Cry!

I started reading it during a three hour flight. My husband glanced at me once and I had tears streaming down my face. When we reached our destination, I finished it the same day. I haven't eaten pork since! What a life you had, Chris, and so many lives that you touched.

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Brilliantly touching

This was the most touching book I have read in a LONG time. VERY 'easy' read, mostly because you can't put it down because you are not wanting your time with Christopher Hogwood to end! The way Sy writes, you feel like you are living what she lived. I could smell the smells, hear the sounds, and almost feel Christophers wirey hair and twitchy wet nose disc. I was captivated by Christopher and Tess and 'The Ladies' (their hens) and ALL the people too, for that matter. What a most intimate tale to share, and I thank Sy Montgomory for doing so. My body shook with sobs when Chris died, and I mourned right along with all those who loved him. I never thought I'd fall in love with a pig, but through this book, I definitely did.

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Gret Great Book

Sy Montgomery is a true animal lover and a very talented writer. For those of us who have four legged family members - this book was a true pleasure to read!

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A great read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the beginning till the end. It made me both laugh and cry and I, in turn could not put this book down. A very good read for animal lovers!

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Heart warming animal story and So Much More

Refreshing! Christopher Hogwood, Tess, the 'Ladies' and of course Ty and Howard convince me that my personal communication with the pets and various creatures in my own world is not figment of the imagination. This 'ideal' community affirms my faith that there is a 'real' community, such a I long to find not just a 'grass is greener' dream. If all of us could experience the peace, values, and community responsibility: wars, prejudice and disdain of individaulity could become a concept of the past. I loved this book! Today, I do believe a better world is possible. Thank you Sy, Howard and this wonderful community of neighbors!

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Open Den

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wonderful, TRUE story

For fans of we bought a zoo .

Great book for any animal lover

I got this book not knowing anything about it other then it had a pig in it. I laughed and cried as this runt pig captivated me through memorable moments of his life. The love, friendship, and the joy that this tiny pig brought to humans. I have reccomended this book to many animal lovers.

Remarkable Story

Sy Montgomery and her husband Howard along with every person who happens to meet their extraordinary pig Chris experience a source of healing that is attached to the odd things seen in the behavior of the pig. Montgomery uses the comical adventures of her pig and his interaction with everyone she meets to tell a story of healing that she experiences through the "help" of her pig. It's extrodinary how the pig seems to always know just the right thing to do and how the love of the people around him and their taking care of him even through his many troubles and hardships. The funny stories of Chris' escapes and his love for beer make it a funny and entertaining read. Overall it's an interesting read and mostly stays on subject with the star Chris the pig but as soon as Sy steers off course and stops talking about the pig or the life lessons learned from the pig it becomes slightly less interesting and heads toward being overly sentimental.

Short on Pages, only 191 in all

Book was ok, but way to short for the price paid. Should be a free Friday selection, or on the under $5.00 ebook listings.

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Charming

A light and enjoyable read! It will appeal to most anyone who has a true love of a pet as a true member of the family (not just as a plaything). Although I didn't quite experience the rush of emotions I've felt with other pet/animal books I would still recommend it to animal lovers.

I own three Sy Montgomery books but this is the first of her's I've read. I'll have no qualms about reading the other two now.

Pigs Rule

Who would have thought a pig could be so endearing. A thoroughly enjoyable book for anyone who loves animals.